Dáil Wednesday 31 March 1982

Responsibility for Údarás inquiry

Summary

De Rossa objects that his question about the Government’s inquiry into Údarás na Gaeltachta companies was redirected to the Minister for the Gaeltacht. The Ceann Comhairle says the Minister is appropriate to answer, while the Government retains collective responsibility.

Proinsias De Rossa Mr. De Rossa Sinn Féin the Workers Party

I tabled a question to the Taoiseach, but I find that it is listed as No. 166 to the Minister for the Gaeltacht.

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Garrett Fitzgerald Dr. FitzGerald Fine Gael

The Deputy will have to get used to that trick. It is the old dodge.

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John F. O'Connell An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Although a question may be directed to the more appropriate Minister, there is collective Government responsibility for the answer.

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Proinsias De Rossa Mr. De Rossa Sinn Féin the Workers Party

The decision to hold an inquiry into some Údarás Na Gaeltachta companies was made by the Government and that is why I put the question to the Taoiseach.

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Garrett Fitzgerald Dr. FitzGerald Fine Gael

That is correct. It is not a matter for the Minister but for the Government.

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John F. O'Connell An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

The question was directed to the more appropriate Minister but the whole Government have responsibility for any reply given.

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Proinsias De Rossa Mr. De Rossa Sinn Féin the Workers Party

I should like to record my objection to the way in which the matter is being dealt with.

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