asked the Minister for Communications the names and functions of the commissions, committees and State-sponsored bodies abolished by him during his term of office to date; and the names and functions of the commissions, committees and State-sponsored bodies set up by him or proposed to be set up by him since taking office.
Written Answers. - State Bodies.
Following is the information sought by the Deputy:
Bodies which have been abolished
Name of body |
Functions |
Interim Local Radio Commission |
To undertake the necessary preliminary planning and organ isational work so as to enable quick progress to be made in the setting up of legal, local and community radio stations on enactment of necessary legislation. |
Postal Service Users' Council |
As set out in section 49 of the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act, 1983 (as repealed by Part I of the Second Sched ule to the Restrictive Practices (Amendment) Act, 1987) |
Telecommunications Services Users' Council. |
Do. |
Bodies which have been set up
None
Bodies proposed to be set up
Body |
Functions |
The Independent Radio and |
As set out in section 4 of the Radio and Television Bill, 1987, as passed by Dáil Éireann at Committee Stage. |
Television Commission. |