The Gazette 1980

JULY-AUGUST 1980

GAZETTE

Bills before the Oireachtas 1980 During the Dáil Session 15 April — 26 June and the Seanad Session 16 April — 3 July

Title of Bill

Effect

Introduced

Position at 3 July, 1980

To update and amend the Factories Act, 1955, by making further provisions for securing the safety, health and welfare of persons at work, and to provide for other related matters.

Safety in Industry Bill, 1978

30 March 1978 (Dáil)

Passed by Dáil Eireann 7/5/'80 Passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas 28/5/80.

2. Nov. 1978 (Dáil)

To provide for the establishment of a Board to be known as An Bord Scannan to assist and encourage the development of a film industry in the State, to empower the Board to provide grants, loans and guarantees of loans for the making of certain films in the State, to define its other powers and functions and to provide for other matters connected with the matters aforesaid. To amend and extend the provisions of the Sale of Goods Act, 1893, the revision of its provisions and the extension of its scope to embrace hire- purchase transactions, contracts for services, guarantees and other practices in need of regulation. To amend the law relating to the renewal of leases and tenancies and other matters. Contains provision that new leases under Part 3 of the Landlord and Tenant Act, 1931, will not be subject to rent review. Provides for the repeal and re-enactment with amendments of the Landlord and Tenant Act, 1931, and the Landlord and Tenant Reversionary Leases Act, 1958. To make provision in relation to trading stamps, including provision for regulating the issue, use, and redemption of trading stamps and to make provision for regulating the business of issuing and redeeming trading stamps and for other related matters.

Film Industry Bill, 1978

Withdrawn 15/4/80

7 Nov. 1978 (Dáil)

Passed by Dáil Éireann 28/11/79. Passed by Seanad Eireann 21/5/80. Passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas 18/6/80.

Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Bill, 1978.

Passed by Seanad Éireann 2/5/79. Passed by Dáil Éireann 17/4/80. Passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas 28/5/80.

Landlord and Tenant (Amend- ment) Bill, 1979.

28 Feb. 1979 (Seanad)

Passed by Dáil Éireann 24/6/80. Passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas 2/7/80.

14 May 1979 (Dáil)

Trading Stamps Bill, 1979

Passed by Dáil Éireann 19/6/80. Passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas 3/7/80.

Plant Varieties (Proprietary Rights) Bill, 1979

To create proprietary rights over certain plants and to establish an office of Controller of Plant Breeders' Rights and to provide for other related matters.

10 Oct. 1979 (Dáil)

23 Oct. 1979 (Dáil)

Provides for the appointment and functions of an Ombudsman and other related matters.

Passed by Dáil Éireann 24/6/80. Passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas 3/7/80.

Ombudsman (No. 2) Bill, 1979.

14 Nov. 1979( Seanad)

Passed by Seanad Éireann 21/11/79. Passed by Dáil Éireann 20/5/80. Passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas 28/5/80.

Local Government (Super- annuation) (No. 2) Bill, 1979

To provide for Superannuation Schemes and the granting of securities in respect of employees of certain bodies. Amends the Health (Corporate Bodies) Act, 1961, the Health Act, 1970, and the Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) Act, 1971. Repeals the Local Government (Superannuation) Act, 1956, and certain other enactments relating to super- annuation and provides for other related matters. 1

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