Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 13 Nov 1997

Vol. 482 No. 7

Written Answers. - Departmental Expenditure.

Brian O'Shea

Question:

50 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the estimated expenditure outturn for 1997 for administration, marine safety, environment and shipping services, harbour development and coast protection, marine research, sea fisheries and aquaculture development, inland fisheries and other services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19143/97]

Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources (Dr. Woods)

My Department is currently examining expenditure to date and assessing requirements to end year in consultation with the Department of Finance. I am not in a position to indicate the estimated expenditure outturn for 1997 for the sectors indicated by the Deputy.