John Perry
Question:238 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on his main responsibilities. [29147/04]
View answerWednesday, 17 November 2004
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As Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, I am responsible for the performance of the functions that have been assigned to the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources pursuant to the Ministers and Secretaries Acts 1924 to 1995. In addition to the communications, marine and natural resources functions, I am responsible for the energy and broadcasting portfolios.
Marine functions have been delegated to my colleague, Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher, in accordance with the Marine (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) (No. 2) Order 2004. The Minister of State and I are working closely together to deliver on the policy objectives and programme for government commitments set for the Department's sectoral areas. I have arranged for copies of the Department's current statement of strategy 2003-05 and annual report 2003 to be forwarded to the Deputy. Work is underway on the preparation of the new statement of strategy which will set out the strategic challenges and goals up to 2007.