Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans regarding legislation for Oireachtas inquiries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2822/13]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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As the Deputy will be aware, at its meeting of 31 October, the Government approved the drafting, as a matter of priority of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2012 with a view to its early enactment.

This legislation will provide a comprehensive statutory framework for inquiries carried out by the House(s) of the Oireachtas consistent with the current constitutional framework.

The drafting process is currently at an advanced stage and I wish to advise the Deputy that the Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2012 is expected to be published in the spring session.