Implementation of natural resources proposals
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.
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.