Ministerial Responsibilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2013

Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Ceisteanna (433)

Andrew Doyle

Ceist:

433. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the exact portfolio and responsibility arrangements that are to be transferred from him to the new Minister of State at his Department following their appointment in June 2013; when the legal documentation providing for such transfer will be signed; if a statutory instrument, the delegation of ministerial functions must be enacted before the new Minister of State takes up their role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28776/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

As Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine I retain overall responsibility for all the functions of my Department. Statutory powers and duties in relation to Forestry, Horticulture, the Greyhound Industry and Food Safety will be delegated to the Minister Hayes. A Delegation of Ministerial Functions Order is being prepared.