Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 April 2004
138 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he was asked by the Fianna Fáil Party to supply briefing material for local election candidates; if so his response to same; if material was provided; the form in which it was presented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12389/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have not received any specific request from the Fianna Fáil Party to supply briefing material for local election candidates nor have I provided specific briefing material to any party for local election candidates. In response to requests and queries, my Department provides material to members of the public, including public representatives of all parties and no parties, on an ongoing basis across the range of policy areas for which my Department has responsibility.
My Department receives regular requests from all political parties for information relating to its activities to assist their press and research offices in the preparation of speeches and other material for members of their parties. Dealing with these requests generally involves provision of raw material which is already a matter of public record whether through answers to parliamentary questions, press releases, speeches or existing briefing material.
