The only information not given on the matters raised in a series of past questions i.e. Questions Nos. 55 and 56 of 13 December 1995, Nos. 1 and 2 of 18 October 1995, No. 40 of 27 June 1995, No. 57 of 24 October 1995, No. 34 of 25 October 1995 and No. 87 of 8 November 1995 is as follows:
1. An OECD Country Review of Local Development in Ireland;
2. Report titled "Electing the President of the Commission" on possible options to enhance the democratic accountability of the European Union;
3. Three matters referred to NESC for study:
(i) A report on the implementation of the recommendations contained in the OECD Jobs Study and the EU White Papers, Growth, Competitiveness, Employment and Social Policy.
(ii) A series of reports outlining the economic, social and demographic profile of Ireland in the year 2000 and beyond; and
(iii) A strategy document, as an input to the negotiation of a new national programme to cover the years 1997, 1998 and 1999;
4. Two matters undertaken by the CSO:
(i) ESRI Regional Accounts Project
(ii) CSO/Revenue review of the Intrastat;
5. A report being prepared by the Working Group on the Job Potential of Childcare.