Government to prioritise Coroners’ Courts reform

Government Chief Whip Joe McHugh published the Government’s legislative programme yesterday after a Cabinet meeting approved 28 new bills for priority publication.

While the Budget will dominate the Oireachtas next month, priorities also include areas including corruption and money laundering.

Of the 24 bills currently before the Dáil, Mr McHugh will prioritise a number of them, including the Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill, which will allow for periodic payments for serious injury.

The Victims of Crime Bill, Domestic Violence Bill, and Judicial Appointments Bill are also “among priorities for this Government”.

Mr McHugh said: “There are many priorities for Government from across the different Departments. I know a minority Government faces its own challenges but many of the proposals will have broad support across most of the parties and I am optimistic for the months ahead.

“As law-makers in a democracy we are duty-bound to pass laws which better lives and I think that’s something most politicians can agree on.”