Vol. 497 No. 2
203 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the title, role and composition of all task forces, review groups, advisory bodies and any other agencies operating under the aegis of his Department; the date of establishment of each body; and the reports, if any, published by each group in the past 12 months. [24881/98]
The information requested is shown in the following schedule:
|
No. |
Title + Year Established |
Purpose |
Members |
Reporting Arrangements |
|
1. |
Agenda 2000 Consultative Groups (1997) |
To examine the broad policy options for each sector and to advise on the most appropriate responses to the EU Commission's proposals in Agenda 2000 |
On-going advice during negotiations |
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(a) Beef |
14 |
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(b) Dairying |
17 |
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(c) Cereals |
11 |
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(d) Rural Development Structural Funds |
15 |
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2. |
Sheep Forum (1997) |
To evaluate the future direction of the sheepmeat sector |
17 |
On-going advice |
|
3. |
Interdepartmental Committee on Rural Development (1997) |
Preparation of a White Paper on Rural Development |
17 |
Draft White Paper due end 1998, submission to Government early 1999 |
|
4. |
Strategy Group for the Pig Industry (1998) |
To examine all aspects of the Irish pig industry in the context of domestic, EU and international developments |
17 |
Report due in 1999 |
|
5. |
Food Industry Development Group (1997) |
To formulate a new action plan for the food industry |
19 |
Report due December 1998 |
|
6. |
Working Group on Fasciolosis (Liver Fluke) (1997) |
To ascertain the prevalence of Liver Fluke in the country |
7 |
On-going meetings to establish programme of work |
|
7. |
Beef Task Force (1998) |
To devise on action plan for the development of the beef industry with a view to enabling the sector to overcome the obstacles impeding its development and generate better returns from markets. |
17 |
Early 1999 |
|
8. |
An Bord Bia (1994) |
To promote, assist and develop the marketing of Irish food and livestock |
15 |
Publishes a report annually |
|
9. |
Audit Committee of the Department of Agriculture and Food (1994) |
Monitor the application of Scruting Regulations (EEC) 4045/89 and advise on the operation of internal audit function of the Department of Agriculture and Food |
7 |
Reports annually to Minister of Agriculture and Food |
|
10. |
National Steering Committee for Pilot Programme for the provision of integrated Public Services in rural areas (1996) |
To oversee a number of pilot projects assessing models of integrated service delivery in rural areas. |
4 |
On-going monitoring |
|
11. |
Organic Consultative Committee (1996)Reconstituted in November 1997 |
To advise the Minister of State on all aspects of the organic agriculture and food industry. To evaluate the position in the organic sector and see how it can be developed further |
Reps from 12 state bodies plus Department Staff |
Ongoing advice |
|
12. |
Milk Quota Review Group (1988) Suckler Cow Review Group Ewe Premium Quota Review Group |
To examine and advise on all arrangements in operations under these quota systems |
Reps from Dept. of Agriculture & Food, ICOS, IDIA, IFA, ICMSA, Macra na Feirme, Teagasc |
Ongoing advice |
|
13. |
Milk Quota Appeals Tribunal (1990) |
Assess applications for additional milk quota from small producers |
5 |
None |
|
14. |
Seed Potato Industry Review |
To examine the recommendations contained in the Strategic Review of the Irish Seed Potato Industry commissioned by An Bord Glas. |
15 |
|
|
15. |
Irish Horse Racing Authority (1994) |
Improvement of development of the Irish Horseracing Authority |
14 |
|
|
16. |
Bord na gCon circa 1958 |
The regulation, improvement and development of the greyhound industry. |
7 |
|
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17. |
Irish National Stud Co. Ltd. (1946) |
To carry on the business of stud farming for the benefit of the Irish thoroughbred breeding industry and ancillary activities. |
7 |
|
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18. |
An Bord Glas (1990) |
To develop, promote, facilitate, encourage co-ordinate and assist the production, marketing and consumption of horticultural produce. |
12 |
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19. |
Teagasc (1988) |
To provide research, training and advisory services for the agri-food sector. |
10 |
|
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20. |
National Milk Agency (1994) |
To regulate the supply of milk for liquid consumption within the State. |
14 |
