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43 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education when she expects to receive the report from the inquiry into Dublin Zoo; the plans, if any, she has for the future of the zoo, with particular reference to funding and governing structures; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
267 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the financial crisis in Dublin Zoo; and whether the Government have any strategy to help the zoo to survive.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 43 and 267 together.
I have no function with regard to the operation of Dublin Zoo. Primary responsibility for the zoo rests with the Royal Zoological Society of Ireland.
The committee, established by the Government to advise on the overall operation and activities of Dublin Zoo — including the financial operation — will be in a position to provide a detailed report around the end of April. The matters raised by the Deputies will be considered in the context of the findings of the report.
