Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 7 Apr 1992

Vol. 418 No. 4

Written Answers. - European Convention Ratification.

Jim O'Keeffe

Ceist:

83 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance when it is proposed to ratify the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage; whether legislation will be required to enable us to ratify this Convention; and if he will give details of the resources which will be devoted towards achieving the aims set out in the Convention.

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Mr. N. Treacy)

Preparations for the ratification of the Convention are being put in train but it is not possible to say at this stage when they will be completed. It is not expected that legislation will be required. The aims of the Convention are being met by current public policy measures and associated resources.