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129 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the number of task forces he has established; the composition of each; the date of the establishment of each; and the date when each of the task forces has to present their findings. [21160/99]
The task forces currently in existence are as follows.
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Task Force |
Composition |
Date Established |
Date for Presentation of Findings |
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1.Petroleum Affairs Advisory GroupsWithin the Department's Petroleum Affairs Division three groups have been established |
These groups are informal and are composed of representatives of relevant agencies, universities and industry sectors. Two of these groups will advise on the selection of proposals for funding under the Petroleum Infrastructure Programme. The final group will assist in reviewing and updating the safety measures and procedures in place for hydrocarbon and production activities |
Late 1998 |
No reports will be published. |
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2.Inland Fisheries/Aquaculture PolicyThe Aquaculture Forum |
Representatives of the aquaculture industry, the IFA (Fish Farming Sector), Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Údarás na Gaeltachta and the Department of the Marine and Natural Resources |
26 February 1998 |
The forum was set up to enhance communication between the aquaculture industry, the Department and the State Agencies. This work is ongoing and does not involve the presentation of findings |
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Task Force |
Composition |
Date Established |
Date for Presentation of Findings |
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3.Review Group on Forestry Legislation |
Mr. Michael Daly, DOMNR (Chairman)Mr. J. Connelly, Forest ServiceMr. G. Fogarty, Forest ServiceMr. G. Cody, Forest ServiceMr. P. Donovan, Forest ServiceMs C. Murray, Forest ServiceMr. C. Colthurst, ITGAMr. J. McCarthy, IFNAMr. G. Gallagher, ConsultantMr. P. Byrne, Coillte Teo. |
June, 1998 |
The group was established to review current legislation with a view to establishing a long-term legislative framework for the development of a modern, sustainable and high quality forestry sector. The work of the group is ongoing and no report has been published to-date. |
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4.Action Group on Small Powered Recreational Craft (including Jet Skis) |
Clayton Love, Junior, Chairperson.P. Bradley, Royal National Lifeboat Institution.B. Gallagher, Irish Marine Federation.F. Nolan, National Safety Council.A. Wilkinson, Marine Institute.P. Boyd, Irish Sailing Association.Captain G. Livingstone, IMES.Captain T. O'Callaghan, MSO.J. Fennell, Central and Regional Fisheries Board.Inspector K. Donahoe, Garda Síochána.Captain P. Farnan, Irish Ports Association.N. O'Reilly, Department of Environment and Local Government.M. Nolan, Association of City and County Managers.R. Dunne, Dúchas Waterways.Lieutenant Commander C. Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, DúchasB. Moloney, Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands.M. Healy, Community Representative.J. Nolan, Community Representative.M. Guilfoyle, DOMNR.K. Grace, DOMNR.G. O'Doherty, DOMNR.Secretariat P. Dolan and S. O'Connor |
16 September, 1999 |
Interim Report – Mid November, 1999.Final report end February, 2000. |
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5.Task Force on the Dumping of Radioactive Materials in the Maritime Area. |
N. Butler, Barrister, Chairperson.T. O'Flaherty, Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland.J. Cunningham, Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland.Dr. P. Mitchell, UCDDr. B. Healy, UCD.Dr. P. Heffernan, Marine Institute.J. Keohane, DOMNRJ. Mooney, Department of Public Enterprise |
10 July 1997. |
Report will be published this month. |
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Task Force |
Composition |
Date Established |
Date for Presentation of Findings |
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6.National Strategy Review Group on the Common Fisheries Policy. |
Mr. P. White, Chairperson.Dr. C. Beamish, DOMNR.Edwin Alkin, AGs OfficeDamien Moloney, AGs OfficeE. Mannix, Department of Foreign AffairsP. Keogh, BIMDr. P. Heffernan, Marine InstituteM. Long, Marine Council (IBEC)J. Nolan, Fishing Co-ops.R. Flynn, Irish Farmers Association.D. O'Driscoll, Irish South and West Fishermen's Organisation.J. Murrin, KFO.F. Foyle, IFO.S. McCahill, Fish Merchants.T. Greoghegan, Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association.B. Wright, Fish Processing.E. O'Cathain, Fish Processing.J. Lynch, Howth Fishermen's Association. |
23 December 1998. |
The review group published its first report entitled “National Investment Priorities for the Irish Seafood Sector” on 14 June 1999. It is envisaged that the group will produce further interim reports in the period up to the end of 2000 with a final report in early 2000. |
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7.National Seaweed Forum |
Dr. Henry Lyons, Kerry Algae, Tralee, (Chairman)Ms. Diana Pitcher, ISIOMs. Kay Mulrooney, ISIOMr. Michael Ryan, ISIOMr. Frank Melvin, ISIOMs. Lorna Kelly, Martin Ryan Institute, UCG.Mr. Seamus McGarvey, Arramara Teo.Professor Michael Guiry, Martin Ryan Institute, UCG.Dr. Angela Savage, UCGMr. Declan Clarke, BIMMr. Michael Corduff, Údarás na GaeltachtaDr. Padraig Whelan, UCC.Dr. John Joyce, Marine InstituteMr. Declan O'Rourke, DOMNRMr. Val Clarke, Rosmuc, Co. GalwayMr. David Lennon, Berry Print Company Limited, Westport.Mr. Graham Casburn, Seaweed Limited Moycullen, County Galway |
22 October 1999 |
The forum was established to identify how the seaweed sector can be developed to maximise its contribution to the national and local economies and to the income of people in coastal communities. The forum is due to report in April 2000. |
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8.Task Force on Training and Employment in the Fishing Industry. |
P. Keating, Chairperson.B. Hogan, DOMNR.Dr. C. Beamish, DOMNR.R. McCormick, BIM.M. Price, BIM (Secretary)S. Bovaird, Marine Food Council.T. Geoghegan, Irish Fish Producing and Exporting Agency.J. Lynch, IFPO.J. Murrin, KFO.J. Ryan, Irish Farmers Association (Fish farming section)N. Dowling, ICTU Representative of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.F. Doyle, Irish Fishermens Org.T. Donoghue, Department of Social Community and Family AffairsJ. Caddle, Department of FinanceJ. Whooley, Irish South & West Fishermens Org. |
14 September 1999. |
While a deadline has not been set for the presentation of the Task Force's findings it is envisaged that it will present a final report to the Minister by June, 2000. |
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9.Interdepartmental Expert Working Group to examine the costing, financing and timing of the new National Maritime College. |
Representatives of the Department of Defence, Education and Science, Finance, Marine and Natural Resources, the Naval Service, the Cork Institute of Technology and FÁS. |
8 April 1999. |
It is envisaged that the Group's findings will be presented to Government by December, 1999. |
