Tribunals of Inquiry.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 May 2006

Thursday, 4 May 2006

Questions (165)

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

163 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has received from the Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments notification of a decision of the Tribunal under paragraph J (2) of its terms of reference, being a decision to proceed with a public hearing on a matter additional to the matters listed in paragraph J (1) (a) to (g) of those terms of reference; if so, the number of such notifications and the nature of the additional matter or matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16785/06]

Written answers

Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Éamon Ó Cuív)

I assume the Deputy's question relates to my official position as Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.

My Department has not received any notification of a decision by the Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters pursuant to paragraph J(2) of its amended terms of reference. I have no official role in relation to any such notifications that may have been issued to individuals on a personal basis. Such individuals are required by the Tribunal not to disclose that fact or the names of other persons written to.