Departmental Functions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Ceisteanna (317)

Niamh Smyth

Ceist:

317. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if the State has responsibility for Met Éireann; if so, the legislation in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27061/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government

Met Éireann, Ireland’s National Meteorological Service, is a line division within my Department. It has been part of a Department since its foundation and has been a part of my Department since 2002.