Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands (Powers and Functions) Bill 1997

Public bill · Government · Presented

The measure would give the Minister clearer powers to manage and develop specified inland waterways, temporarily close them when necessary, support ferry vessels and services to inhabited offshore islands, and acquire or manage related property. It would also allow the Minister to fund others carrying out these functions and extend heritage-building protections to designated buildings owned by public authorities.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to confer on the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands certain ancillary functions in relation to property, to clarify and extend the Minister's functions in relation to certain inland waterways, ferry services and other matters, and to provide for related matters

Last updated 20 November 2019