Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Defence when he expects the heads of a new Red Cross Act to be published; his views on the new ideas and proposals that should be incorporated into this new act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44195/12]

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Defence the consultations he will undertake with stakeholders and other interested parties in relation to the review of the primary legislation governing the Irish Red Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44196/12]

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made to date in relation to the review of the primary legislation governing the Irish Red Cross as per the commitment in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44197/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 486 to 488, inclusive, together.

The Programme for Government provides for the initiation of a detailed legal review of the basis, structures and governance of the Red Cross in Ireland to improve its functioning in the light of changing circumstances.

Whilst my Department has commenced work on the review, no decisions have been taken in relation to the extent of consultations to be undertaken with stakeholders and other interested parties but a key requirement of the review will be to ensure that any legislative changes proposed must have the full support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

I anticipate that this review will result in a Red Cross Act (Amendment) Bill during the lifetime of this Government.