Departmental Charges.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2005

Tuesday, 17 May 2005

Ceisteanna (240)

Dinny McGinley

Ceist:

239 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs further to the publication of the Travers report, if his Department has carried out a review of the legal basis for all charges and fees levied by his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department; the outcome of any such review; if any charges have been identified which do not have an adequate legal basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16023/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Éamon Ó Cuív)

My Department is carrying out a review to ensure that there is an adequate legal basis for any charges and fees it levies and it is arranging for a similar exercise to be carried out by the agencies under its aegis. The exercise is ongoing and to date no charges have been identified which raise concerns as to their legal basis.