Guidelines on Electronic Statutory Instruments (eSIs)
Electronic Statutory Instruments (eSIs)
The Government decided at its meeting of 20 June 2007 to introduce an electronic Statutory Instrument System. The main feature of this new system is that a Statutory Instrument (SI) must be converted into the required format for placing on websites and for printing before it can be signed by the relevant Minister or Authorised Officer. The Government also agreed that Departments should put a 'pdf' version of SIs signed by their Minister on their website as soon as possible after signature.
This new system facilitates a more timely and accurate updating of the on-line Irish Statute Book and should substantially improve accessibility for citizens to secondary legislation as it is made.
The Government Supplies Agency will have ongoing responsibility for managing the new system.
Guidelines to support officials using the new system are attached below:
Linked Files:
To view and print PDF files, a viewer program called Acrobat Reader Version is required. A free copy of this Adobe Reader can be downloaded from the
Adobe Website