asked the Minister for Local Government if he will take steps, including the introduction of legislation, if necessary, to contribute from central funds appropriate sums towards the cost of rescue work on mountains as is done in Northern Ireand elsewhere; and, if not, why.
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I would refer the Deputy to the reply given by the Minister for Transport and Power to a question on this subject yesterday. I would add that mountain rescue work is not within the responsibilities of my Department, and it would not be appropriate for me therefore to deal with the issue raised by the Deputy.