Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 2 Dec 1997

Vol. 483 No. 6

Written Answers. - General Register Office.

Eamon Gilmore

Question:

330 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands if it is proposed to increase fees charged to family and historical researchers in the General Register Office; and if she will reconsider the matter in view of the implications for genealogical societies and other researchers. [20940/97]

Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands (Miss de Valera)

I have no function in the fees charged by the General Register Office, which is a part of the Department of Health.