asked the Minister for Finance the working groups and advisory groups in each of the seven designated regions for EC structural funding which have submitted their regional reports; if such reports have not yet been submitted, the date by which it is anticipated that such reports will be received; and if he will ensure that each such regional report will be published.
Written Answers. - Regional Reports for EC Structural Funding.
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Interim reports, which contained all information relevant to the preparation of the National Development Plan, were submitted on behalf of the seven sub-regional working groups and advisory groups prior to completion of the plan.
The completed reports of five of the sub-regions have now been submitted. The report of a further sub-region will be submitted by the end of this week. Completion of the consultancy report on the Dublin area is continuing and is expected to be finalised later this month. No decision has been taken yet as to whether the sub-regional reports will be published.