Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 135: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will reintroduce the Geological Survey of Ireland Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11477/07]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

As I indicated in my reply to a similar question tabled by the Deputy on 19 October 2006, the advancement of legislation to replace the 1845 Act under which the GSI was set up is in abeyance. My Department is, separately, considering whether there is a case for converting the GSI from a division of the Department into a stand-alone agency. I believe that it is important to form conclusions in relation to this issue before proceeding with new legislation.