Austin Deasy
Ceist:26 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands her views on the advisability of a single Minister having sole responsibility for the protection of wildlife and the environment in general. [19428/98]
Vol. 497 No. 3
26 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands her views on the advisability of a single Minister having sole responsibility for the protection of wildlife and the environment in general. [19428/98]
The Deputy will be aware that, while I have primary responsibility for the protection of wildlife, other Ministers also have responsibilities in that regard. I am strongly of the view that the current allocation of ministerial responsibilities is working well to ensure the protection of wildlife and I can assure the Deputy that I receive the full co-operation and support of my ministerial colleagues whenever such is required.