asked the Taoiseach the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of which he exercises statutory functions.
Written Answers. - State Bodies.
278.
Following is the information requested: (i) Central Statistics Office; (ii) An Comhairle Ealaion (The Arts Council); (iii) Law Reform Commission; (iv) National Board for Science and Technology; and (v) Local Appointments Commission.
279.
asked the Minister for Energy the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of which he exercises statutory functions.
Minister For Energy (Mr. Colley)
Following are the names of the bodies under the aegis of my Department in respect of which I exercise statutory functions-Electricity Supply Board; Bord na Mona; Bord Gáis Éireann; Nuclear Energy Board; Mining Board.
Although the functions which I exercise in relation to the Irish National Petroleum Corporation — a State company registered under the Companies Acts — are non-statutory, they are, in practice, the same as for the other bodies listed above.
280.
asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of which he exercise statutory responsibility.
An Board Scoláireachtai Cómalairte (The Scholarship Exchange Board) is the only body for which I have statutory responsibility. The Agency for Personal Service Overseas (APSO) and GORTA are other bodies which, although under the aegis of my Department, are limited liability companies, incorporated under the Companies Act 1963.
281.
asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Tourism the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of which he exercises statutory functions.
The names of the bodies referred to by the Deputy are as follows: Industrial Development Authority, Nítrigin Éireann Teoranta, Bord Fáilte Éireann, Córas Tráchtála, Institute for Industrial Research and Standards, Irish Steel Ltd., Shannon Free Airport Development Company Ltd., Ceimici Teoranta, Min Fhéir (1959) Teo., National Prices Commission, Restrictive Practices Commission, An Coimisiún Dumpála, Credit Union Advisory Committee, Merchandise Marks Commission.
This list does not include bodies in respect of which specific legislation does not exist.
282.
asked the Minister for Justice the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of which he exercises statutory functions.
The bodies, under the aegis of my Department in respect of which I exercise statutory functions are: the Garda Síochána, the Superior Courts Rules Committee, the Circuit Court Rules Committee, the District Court Rules Committee, the Registration of Title Rules Committee, an Bord Uchtála, the Censorship of Publications Board, the Censorship of Publications Appeal Board, the Censorship of Films Appeal Board, the Commissioners of Charitable Donations and Bequests, the Irish Legal Terms Advisory Committee, Comhairle na Míre Gaile. Visiting Committees to: Mountjoy Prison, Limerick Prison, Cork Prison, Arbour Hill Prison, Portlaoise Prison, the Training Unit, Shelton Abbey, St. Patrick's Institution, Shanganagh Castle.
283.
asked the Minister for Finance the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of which he exercises statutory functions.
The bodies under the aegis of my Department in respect of which I exercise statutory functions are the Agricultural Credit Corporation, the Central Bank, Fóir Teoranta, Industrial Credit Company and Irish Life Assurance Company Limited.
284.
asked the Minister for Defence the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of which he exercises statutory functions.
The information sought is as follows:— 1. The Army Pensions Board; 2. The Visiting Committee to the Military Detention Barracks, Curragh Camp.
285.
asked the Minister for Labour the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of which he exercises statutory functions.
Semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of my Department in respect of which I exercise statutory functions are as follows: 1. An Comhairle Oiliúna (AnCO), 2. The Employment Equality Agency, 3. The Employment Appeals Tribunal, 4. The Levy Appeal Tribunal, 5. The Labour Court, 6. The Factories Advisory Council, 7. The Office Premises Advisory Council, 8. The Mines and Quarries Advisory Council, 9. Joint Labour Committees, as follows: Aerated Waters and Wholesale Bottling, Agricultural Workers, Boot and Shoe Repairing, Brush and Broom, Button Making, Catering (outside Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Boroughs), General Waste Materials Reclamation, Hairdressing (Cork County Borough), Hairdressing (Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and Bray), Handkerchief and Household Piece Goods, Hotels (outside Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and Cork Boroughs), Law Clerks, Messengers (Cork City area), Messengers (Dublin City and Dún Laoghaire), Messengers (Limerick City), Messengers (Waterford City), Provender Milling, Shirt Making, Tailoring, Women's Clothing and Millinery.
CERT Ltd has not been included in the above list as the Minister's functions are not laid down by statute. The Minister has certain functions under the Memorandum and the Articles of Association of CERT Ltd.
286.
asked the Minister for the Public Service the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of which he exercises statutory functions.
The only body under the aegis of my Department in respect of which I exercise statutory functions is the Public Service Advisory Council.
287.
asked the Minister for Education the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of which he exercises statutory functions.
There are no semi-State bodies as envisaged in the question under the aegis of my Department.
288.
asked the Minister for Agriculture the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of which he exercises statutory functions.
Following is the information requested: An Chomhairle Oiliúna Talmhaíochta, An Chomhairle Olla, An Foras Talúntais, Bord na gCapall, Bord na gCon, Bord na gCon Appeal Committee, Comhlucht Siúicre Éireann Teo, Cork District Milk Board, Dublin District Milk Board, Córas Beostoic agus Feola, Irish National Stud Co Ltd, Pigs and Bacon Commission, The Racing Board, Racing Board Appeal Committee, Vererinary Council, County Committees of Agriculture (27).
289.
asked the Minister for the Gaeltacht the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of her Department in respect of which she exercises statutory functions.
Is iad na comhlachtaí ná Udarás na Gaeltachta, Bord na Gaeilge agus Arramara Teoranta.
290.
asked the Minister for Health the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of which he exercises statutory functions.
The information requested by the Deputy is as follows: Eastern Health Board, Midland Health Board, Mid-Western Health Board, North Eastern Health Board, North Western Health Board, South Eastern Health Board, Southern Health Board, Western Health Board, Beaumont Hospital Board, Blood Transfusion Service Board, Bord Altranais, Bord na Radharcmhastóirí, Comhairle na Nimheanna, Comhairle na nOspidéal, Cork Hospitals Board, Cork Voluntary Hospitals Board, Dental Board, Dublin Dental Hospital Board, Food Advisory Committee, Health Education Bureau, Hospital Bodies Administrative Bureau, Hospitals Joint Services Board, Hospitals Trust Board, James Connolly Memorial Hospital Board, Leopardstown Park Hospital Board, Medical Council, Medical Research Council of Ireland, Medico Social Research Board, National Drugs Advisory Board, National Health Council, National Rehabilitation Board, Postgraduate Medical and Dental Board, St. James's Hospital Board, St. Laurence's Hospital Board, St. Luke's Hospital Board, Therapeutic Substances Advisory Committee, Voluntary Health Insurance Board.
291.
asked the Minister for Social Welfare the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of which he exercises statutory functions.
There are no such bodies under the aegis of my Department.
292.
asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of which he exercises statutory functions.
The names of the bodies as requested by the Deputy are as follows: An Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Central Fisheries Board, The Eastern Regional Fisheries Board, The Southern Regional Fisheries Board, The South Western Regional Fisheries Board, The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board, The Western Regional Fisheries Board, The North Western Regional Fisheries Board, The Northern Regional Fisheries Board, Foyle Fisheries Commission.
293.
asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of which he exercised statutory functions.
The following bodies are under the aegis of my Department: Radio Telefís Éireann, An Bord Telecom (non-statutory), An Bord Poist (non-statutory).
294.
asked the Minister for Transport the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of which he exercise statutory functions.
The semi-State bodies and other bodies under the aegis of my Department in respect of which I exercise statutory functions are as follows:
State-Sponsored Bodies—Aer Rianta Teoranta; Aer Lingus Teoranta; Aerlinte Éireann Teoranta; Córas Iompair Éireann; Ostlanna Iompair Éireann Teoranta, Aerlód Teoranta, CIE Tours International Incorporated (wholly owned subsidiaries of CIE]; British and Irish Steam Packet Company Limited; Irish Shipping Limited.
Harbour Authorities—Cork Harbour Commissioners; Dublin Port and Docks Board; Limerick Harbour Commissioners; Waterford Harbour Commissioners; Annagassan Pier Commissioners; Arklow Harbour Commissioners; Ballyshannon Harbour Commissioners; Baltimore and Skibbereen Harbour Commissioners; Buncrana Harbour Commissioners; Dingle Harbour Commissioners; Drogheda Harbour Commissioners; Dundalk Harbour Commissioners; Foynes Harbour Trustees; Galway Harbour Commissioners; The Council of the Urban District of Kilrush; Kinsale Harbour Commissioners; New Ross Harbour Commissioners; River Moy Commissioners; Sligo Harbour Commissioners; Tralee and Fenit Pier and Harbour Commissioners; Westport Port and Harbour Commissioners; Wexford Harbour Commissioners; Wicklow Harbour Commissioners; The Council of the Urban District of Youghal; Bantry Bay Harbour Commissioners.
Pilotage Authorities—Ballina Pilotage Authority; Cork Pilotage Authority; Drogheda Pilotage Authority; Dublin Pilotage Authority; Dundalk Pilotage Authority; Galway Pilotage Authority; Limerick Pilotage Authority; New Ross Pilotage Authority; Sligo Pilotage Authority; Tralee & Fenit Pilotage Authority; Waterford Pilotage Authority.
295.
asked the Minister for the Environment the names of the semi-State bodies or other bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of which he exercises statutory functions.
The relevant bodies are as follows: An Bord Pleanála, The National Building Agency Ltd., The National Road Safety Association, The Medical Bureau of Road Safety, The Fire Prevention Council, The Irish Water Safety Association, The Local Government Staff Negotiations Board, The Local Government Computer Services Board, The Water Pollution Advisory Council, An Comhairle Leabharlanna, The Local Supplies Advisory Committee, An Foras Forbartha.