Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

To answer comprehensively I would need a copy of the 1920 Act, which I do not have to hand. I undertake, however, to provide the information for Deputy McCormack.

I understand Deputy Lynch's concern, that the impact of the change in section 3 might be to leave none of the 1920 powers with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, but I have taken legal advice on the point and I have been assured that only the functions specified for transfer to the Minister for Transport will be transferred and all previous functions held by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government are retained by him.

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