Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 5 Feb 1991

Vol. 404 No. 6

Written Answers. - European Environmental Agency.

Brendan Howlin

Question:

174 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment when he expects the EC Council of Ministers to agree on the location of the seat of the European Environmental Agency; the criteria used for the selection of Ireland's representative on the management board of that agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Flynn)

The location of the European Environment Agency is under consideration by the EC General Affairs Council along with decisions on the permanent location of a range of existing and prospective institutions.

A suitable Irish representative will be nominated to the management board of the agency at the appropriate time.