107 Mr. Flood asked the Minister for Equality and Law Reform the action, if any, he is taking to ensure that the distinct culture and identity of the travelling community is recognised and taken into account in relation to recommendation BRI of the report of the Task Force on the Travelling Community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7338/97]

I accept this recommendation and my Department takes the distinct culture and identity of the travelling community into account in its work.