Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 23 May 2001

Vol. 536 No. 6

Written Answers. - Environmental Policy.

Jim O'Keeffe

Question:

174 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if the Government will arrange for the immediate ratification of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants being signed in the week ending 27 May 2001 in Sweden; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15214/01]

Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Dempsey)

I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 767 and 806 of 30 January 2001.