Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 14 Oct 1998

Vol. 495 No. 2

Written Answers. - Ministerial Responsibilities.

Ruairí Quinn

Ceist:

27 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach the plans, if any, he has to reconsider his decision not to appoint a Minister for European Affairs in view of the fact that no Minister from the Department of Foreign Affairs attended the recent EU General Affairs meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19392/98]

The Taoiseach

As I stated in my reply to a similar question from the Deputy on 18 February this year, the Minister for Foreign Affairs has responsibility for European matters and I have no plans to appoint a Minister of State with responsibilities in this area.