asked the Minister for Communications the names of the members of each non-statutory body or committee under the aegis of his Department established since January 1, 1980; the date of the first appointment of each such body or committee; the terms of reference or objectives in each case; and the date on which each body or committee reported or the date on which a report of each such body or committee is expected.
Written Answers. - Non-Statutory Bodies and Committees.
594.
The information sought by the Deputy is as follows:
Non-Statutory Bodies or Committees Established since 1st January, 1980
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Title of Non-Statutory Body or Committee |
Names of Members |
Date of first appointment of body or committee |
Terms of Reference or Objectives |
Date on which body or committee reported or date on which a report is expected |
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Interim Local Radio Commission |
Mr. Colm Ó hEocha (Chairman) |
April 1985 |
The Local Radio Bill, 1985 when enacted will form its precise terms of reference. This Interim Commission has been established by the Government to undertake the necessary preliminary planning and organisational work to enable progress to be made quickly in the setting up of legal local and community radio stations as soon as the necessary legislation is enacted. |
This Commission will not be reporting. |
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Mr. Chris De Burgh |
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Mr. John Horgan |
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Mr. Seosamh MacGearrai |
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Mr. David Meredith |
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Mr. James Morris |
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Ms. Christina Murphy |
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Mr. Tom O'Beirne |
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Mr. Connell Boyle |
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Mr. Fergus O'Rourke |
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Ms. Mary Walsh |
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Mr. George Waters |
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Cable Systems Committee |
Mrs. Margaret Downes (Chairman) |
December 1983 |
“1. To examine and make recommendations on a national strategy for the development on the most cost effective basis possible of cable systems, and on the design and technical standards that should be applied bearing in mind advances in technology and the additional services that may be available for relay in the future. These additional services may include:—satellite broadcasts, information and entertainment services,—non-broadcast programme services which may be supported by advertising or subscription,—interactive information services. |
Reported in December 1984 and published in March 1985. |
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Mr. Thomas Dempsey |
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Mr. Gerald Fitzgerald |
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Mr. Michael Grant |
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Mr. Norman Harvison |
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Mr. Oliver Maloney |
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Mr. Joseph McCabe |
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Dr. James Mountjoy |
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Professor Michael Sexton |
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2. To examine also the practical problems in providing and maintaining cable TV systems, including those relating to franchise procedures, wayleaves, disconnections and unauthorised connections, and to make recommendations in regard to any action regarded as desirable in relation to these”. |
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Travel Trade Advisory Committee |
Mr. M. Carey (Chairman) |
May, 1983 |
To assist in the administration of the statutory licensing and bonding scheme for the travel trade |
This committee does not produce reports |
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Mr. O. Ryan, |
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Mrs. M. Fitzgerald |
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Mr. T. Lonergan |
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Mr. J. Loftus |
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Mr. C. Horgan |
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Mr. J. Bardon |
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Mr. D. C. Flynn |
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Mr. P. Lynch |
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Mr. S. Ó'Siocháin |