Bernard J. Durkan
Question:497 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 58 of 14 November 2002 wherein he seemed to imply that some aspects of parliamentary business were conductible via the Internet, his views on whether a reply via the Internet is adequate means of holding relevant and responsible Ministers accountable to Dáil Éireann; his further views on whether a more effective and efficient means to elicit such information should be by way of freedom of information; if he accepts the principle of accountability to Dáil Éireann in respect of all matters for which he or his Department has responsibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1927/03]