asked the Minister for the Environment if he will list the number of advisory bodies set up by his Department and give details of the activities of these bodies and the budgetary provisions for each of them.
Written Answers. - Advisory Bodies.
9.
The information requested is contained in a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to have circulated with the Official Report:
Following is the statement:
Advisory Bodies set up by the Minister for the Environment.
|
Title |
Function |
Specific Provision in the Department's Estimate 1980 |
|
Working Party on Local Authority Superannuation |
To carry out a general review of the superannuation arrangements applicable to L.A. employees |
Nil |
|
Local Government Manpower Committee |
To advise the minister on man-power needs of local authorities, with particular reference to recruitment, training and development |
Nil |
|
Grúpa Stiúrtha faoin nGaeilge |
Chun an teanga a spreagadh sa |
Nil |
|
sa tSeirbhís Rialtais áitiúil |
tseirbhís rialtais áitiúil |
Nil |
|
The Environment Council |
To advise the Minister on his environmental functions, with particular emphasis on the preparation of a national environment policy |
Nil |
|
Taxi Services Council |
To examine and make recommendations to the relevant authorities on all aspects of the taxi business |
Nil |
|
Local Supplies Advisory Committee |
To advise and assist the Minister in his performance of his duties under Section 16 of the Local Authorities (Combined Purchasing) Act, 1939 |
Nil |
|
Water Pollution Advisory Council |
To make recommendations to the Minister on any matter relevant to his functions or responsibilities in relation to water pollution |
£30,000 |
Note 1: In addition to the specific provision for each body in the Department's estimates for 1980 a sum of £30,000 has been provided to cover the travelling and other expenses of advisory committees. In addition the Department provides staff and other services but separate costings are not available.
Note 2: Only purely advisory bodies are included. Bodies which are only partly advisory (e.g. An Foras Forbartha) are excluded.