Vol. 415 No. 8
135 Mr. Callely asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the progress, if any, that has been made on the proposal for the preparation of the advisory report to be termed as Green 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Green 2000 is an advisory group which was established by my predecessor to carry out a fundamental review of the key issues facing the natural environment.
The first meeting was held in October 1991, and there have been four subsequent meetings to date. It is expected that the group will present their final report in October this year. The following are their Terms of Reference.
Terms of Reference: "To review the key issues facing the natural environment and to identify policies and strategies which should be adopted to protect and enhance the natural environment. Particular attention will be given to the environment consequences of impending changes in the Common Agricultural Policy".
