Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 May 2004
209 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the logo for Dúchas changed; the cost of the change to Dúchas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15835/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs I indicated in reply to previous questions, I announced on 16 April 2003 that as part of the changes in the distribution of heritage responsibilities within the Governmental system, the Dúchas brand was being discontinued. In parallel, my Department was re-titled the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Following on these changes, my Department now has responsibility for policy in respect of the built heritage and for both policy and operational matters relating to the natural heritage. The operational and management functions regarding the built heritage in State care transferred to the Office of Public Works at the beginning of this year. No significant expenditure or loss has arisen on the change of logo. Existing logos for the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and for OPW will be used in the future as appropriate.
