Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Natural Resources.
- Implementation of natural resources proposals 2 speeches
The Minister said the proposals set broad policy across several areas and ministries, so project implementation dates cannot yet be given; progress will be announced as it is made.
Noel C. Browne, Ray Burke
- Amending legislation for mineral resources 3 speeches
Desmond asked whether amending legislation, particularly for mineral resources, was indicated in the Fianna Fáil proposals. The Ceann Comhairle ruled this a separate question that the Minister need not answer.
Barry Desmond, Joseph Brennan
asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Energy when he intends to implement the proposals with regard to Ireland's natural resources.
Comment on this
The Deputy will, I am sure, understand that my responsibilities extend only to some elements of Ireland's natural resources.
The proposals referred to in the question constitute an expression of general policy which will influence my approach, and that of other Ministers as well, to developments in the natural resources area. However, such a wide area of activities is encompassed in the policy statement that it would be clearly impossible at this stage to indicate dates for the implementation of special projects. This will be announced as progress is made.
Comment on this
Is there any indication as yet that we will have amending legislation relating to natural resources and particularly mineral resources?
