Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 409: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is responsible for the performance of the functions of her Department in accordance with section 3 of the Public Service Management Act 1997; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9328/05]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I am responsible for the performance of the functions of my Department in accordance with the provisions of section 3 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. Some of my functions as Minister for Agriculture and Food are delegated to my two Ministers of State under the Agriculture and Food (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2004 as implemented in SI 778 of 2004 and SI 779 of 2004. I am satisfied that the arrangements are working well and in accordance with section 3 of the Public Service Management Act 1997.