asked the Taoiseach 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.
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The attached schedule sets out the information in respect of my Departments requested by the Deputy concerning the commissions, committees and State-sponsored bodies set up by me since taking office. None has been abolished.
1. Central Review Committee on the Programme for National Recovery.
The Central Review Committee was established in 1987 to review and monitor progress in implementing the Programme for National Recovery and, in particular, the achievement of the targets and objectives of the programme.
2. International Financial Services Centre Committee.
The International Financial Services Centre Committee was established in 1987. Its functions are:
(i) to advise on and undertake, where appropriate, the necessary arrangements for the establishment of a major international financial services centre in Dublin;
(ii) the identification, in conjunction with the relevant public bodies, of an area in the Custom House Docks site suitable as a location for the International Financial Services Centre;
(iii) to advise on proposals coming forward for data protection legislation, and on any regulatory and taxation changes; and
(iv) to provide any other advice and assistance which the Government may require in connection with the establishment of the International Financial Services Centre.
3. Temporary Advisory Committee on National Gallery of Modern Art.
This committee was established to advise on the arrangements for the establishment and running of the new gallery. It has recently provided a report, which is under consideration, on the administrative structure, funding and staffing of the gallery. Five hundred thousand pounds was allocated from national lottery funds in November last to pay for the fitting out of a major portion of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham as a National Gallery of Modern Art.
4. Temporary Advisory Committee on the National Heritage Council.
One million pounds were allocated from national lottery funds in November last to the proposed National Heritage Council which will have responsibility for archaeological, architectural and wildlife development and conservation. A committee was recently established to advise on the functions and structure appropriate to the proposed council and its report has now been received.
5. Committee of Ministers and Departmental Secretaries.
A committee of Ministers and departmental secretaries has been established to deal with Ireland's approach to the Structural Funds of the European Community and to organise the preparations for the completion of the Internal Market by 1992.
6. Efficiency Audit Group.
An Efficiency Audit Group has been established to examine the workings and practices of each Government Department with a view to recommending improved or alternative practices and methods which would reduce costs and improve efficiency.