Proposed Legislation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2004

Tuesday, 10 February 2004

Questions (83)

Jim O'Keeffe

Question:

154 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position in regard to the establishment of a press council or press ombudsman; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3727/04]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ms Harney)

Official responsibility for matters relating to the establishment of a press council or press ombudsman is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Justice Equality and Law Reform.

I understand that the Minister concerned has recently set out the position in some detail in a reply to a question by Deputy Sherlock, Parliamentary Question No. 48 on 29 January 2004.