Departmental Correspondence.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2004

Thursday, 20 May 2004

Ceisteanna (145)

John Bruton

Ceist:

145 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of times he has issued written directions to his Secretary General, within the meaning of sections 4 to 6 of the Public Service Management Act 1997; and the nature and purpose of each such direction. [14949/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. D. Ahern)

I have not issued any written instructions to the Secretary General of my Department, within the meaning of sections 4 to 6 of the Public Service Management Act 1997, since the Department was established in June 2002.