I beg leave to announce for the information of the Dáil that, on 18 February 1983 the Government appointed Deputy Ted Nealon, Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, to be Minister of State at the Department of Posts and Telegraphs also with special responsibility for radio and television.
The exercise of the responsibilities allocated to the Minister of State will, in accordance with statute and practice, be subject to the general superintendence and control of the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs, who will remain fully responsible for all the departmental powers and duties.