EU Bodies.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004

Tuesday, 24 February 2004

Questions (56)

Michael D. Higgins

Question:

145 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on the failure of the Government to secure the location of the European network and information security agency for Ireland; if there are plans for a future EU agency covering areas of interest to his Department to be based here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5869/04]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. D. Ahern)

The decision on the location for the European Network Security Agency was made at the European Council chaired by the Italian Presidency last December. The question of the location of new agencies is kept under review as these issues emerge at the level of Council of Ministers from time to time.