Appendix 2 - RIA and the Legislative Process

Taoiseach's Foreword

Executive Summary

Glossary

Overview

Chart of Principles

Necessity

Effectiveness

Proportionality

Transparency

Accountability

Consistency

Action Programme for Better Regulation

Appendices

Appendix I - Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA)

Appendix II - RIA and the Legislative Process

1. Identify problem and generate policy options including legislation.

2. Undertake a Preliminary Assessment to evaluate the options.

3. If legislation is required, submit Memo to Government with Draft Heads and result of Preliminary Assessment.

4. When preparing Draft Bill, carry out full RIA, if appropriate. (RIA to include public consultation).

5. If proceeding with legislation as planned, prepare and circulate Draft Bill and RIA, to Departments for comment.

6. Submit final draft Bill to Government backed up by RIA.

7. Publish Bill and Explanatory Memorandum plus RIA, if approved by Government.

8. Consideration by the Houses of the Oireachtas (5 stages).

9. On signature by the President, Bill becomes an Act.

10. Publication of Act and, as necessary, Explanatory Guide.