Departmental Charges.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2005

Tuesday, 17 May 2005

Questions (190)

Jimmy Deenihan

Question:

188 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism further to the publication of the Travers report, if his Department has carried out a review of the legal basis for all charges and fees levied by his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department; the outcome of any such review; if any charges have been identified which do not have an adequate legal basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16209/05]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (Mr. O’Donoghue)

There are three agencies under the aegis of my Department that either charge or have the right to charge fees. These are Fáilte Ireland, the National Concert Hall and the National Gallery. I am satisfied that there is a legal basis for any such charges.