Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 17 Jun 2003

Vol. 568 No. 5

Written Answers. - Office of Environment Enforcement.

Seán Ryan

Question:

104 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government when the office of environment enforcement, promised in An Agreed Programme for Government, will be established and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16525/03]

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Gallagher)

Work on the development of detailed proposals in relation to the establishment of the office of environment enforcement is well advanced. This work will be completed and decisions announced as soon as possible.