Phil Hogan
Question:451 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of committees that have been estab lished since 1997; the total cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15654/03]
Written Answers. - Departmental Committees.
Since 1997, 31 committees have been established under the aegis of my Department.
The total cost incurred in the operation of these committees is approximately €209,658 to date.
|
Communications |
Total cost € |
|
Telecommunications Strategy Group |
Nil |
|
Marine |
|
|
Task force on Seafarer Training and Employment |
Nil |
|
Interdepartmental Expert Working Group to Examine the costings, financing and timing of the new National Maritime College |
48,577 |
|
Aquaculture Working Group on new species development |
Nil |
|
Task Force on Dumping of Radioactive Material in the Maritime Area |
5,673 |
|
Action Group Report on Small Powered Recreational Craft |
9,494 |
|
Review of the Safety Regulation of Adventure/Activity Centres in Ireland |
47,072 |
|
Review Group to consider future management of the five fishery harbour centres and Dingle Harbour |
23,542 |
|
Sea Fishing Boat Licensing Policy Review Group |
Nil |
|
National Common Fisheries Policy Strategy Group |
Nil |
|
Ministerial Task Force on the Development of Port Estates in Commercial Harbours |
39,700 (approximately) |
|
Ministerial Task Force on Transport Logistics in connection with Ports |
35,600 (approximately) |
|
Salmon Management Working Group |
Nil |
|
National Salmon Committee |
Nil |
|
Sea Trout Working Group |
Nil |
|
Natural Resources |
|
|
Renewable Energy Strategy Group |
Nil |
|
Steering Group on implementation of national electricity grid related recommendations of the Renewable Energy Strategy Group |
Nil |
|
Irish National Forest Standard Plenary Group |
Nil |
|
Irish National Forest Standard Working Groups, Sociological Working Group, Legal Working Group, Economic Working Group, Environment Working Group |
Nil |
|
Sustainable Forest Management Monitoring Group |
Nil |
|
Forest Climate Change Team |
Nil |
|
Aerial Fertilisation Guidelines Steering Committee, Working Group and Team of Specialists |
Nil |
|
Joint Forest Liaison Group |
Nil |
|
Strategic Monitoring Committee |
Nil |
|
Forestry EIA Working Group |
Nil |
|
Forest Industry Forum |
Nil |
|
Forest Training and Education Committee |
Nil |
|
Review Group on Forestry Legislation |
Nil |
|
Grand Total |
209,658 (approximately) |