Regulatory Authorities.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 February 2008

Tuesday, 19 February 2008

Questions (343)

Sean Sherlock

Question:

436 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the total operating budget for all regulators and regulatory authorities within the State for the years 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7015/08]

Written answers

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

An Coimisinéir Teanga is the only organisation within the ambit of my Department coming within the scope of the Deputy's question. It is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Official Languages Act and investigating complaints from members of the public in this regard. An Coímisinéir is independent in the performance of his functions. Its operating budget, for the years 2006 & 2007, was as follows:

Year	Budget
	€000
2006	731
2007	842