asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce the manner in which the Cork Committee of the Irish National Productivity Committee was set up; and if he will give details of any expenditure incurred by his Department in respect of this Committee.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Irish National Productivity Committee.
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Mr. Barrett
I understand that the Cork Regional Committee of the Irish National Productivity Committee was set up by the Irish National Productivity Committee with the co-operation of organisations representing management, trade unions, commerce and education in Cork.
I am informed that expenses of the Cork Regional Committee are being met by the Irish National Productivity Committee whose principal source of income is a State grant-in-aid. No expenditure has been incurred directly by my Department in respect of the regional committee.
How much is the grant-in-aid?
The grant-in-aid for the coming year is £180,000.
Has there been any improvement in recent years in the amount given?
I have not got the figures for a number of years back.