Dáil Éireann - Volume 596 - 26 January, 2005

Written Answers. - Proposed Legislation.

Mr. O’Shea Mr. O’Shea

  599. Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when a decision will be reached in regard to whether legislation will be required as part of a national plan on volunteerism (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34246/04]

Mr. Wall Mr. Wall

  609. Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views in regard to a submission (details supplied); the position of his Department on assisting with the objectives of the submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1051/05]

Mr. N. Ahern Mr. N. Ahern

  Mr. N. Ahern: I propose to take Question Nos. 599 and 609 together.

I refer the Deputies to my replies to previous questions on this matter, in particular my reply to Question No. 54 of 14 December 2004. As indicated in that reply, I am not contemplating the introduction of legislation on volunteering. However, I hope to be in a position over the coming period to announce a number of initiatives in support of volunteering. The organisation referred to by the Deputy and others concerned will be kept informed of such initiatives.

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