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38 Mr. Callely asked the Taoiseach the total number of studies undertaken by his Department or by an agency under the aegis of his Department; the number of matters that he or the Minister(s) of State at his Department have referred for study/report/review to an expert group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4377/96]
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.
39 Mr. Callely asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the total number of studies undertaken by his Department or by an agency under the aegis of his Department; the number of matters that he or the Minister(s) of State at his Department have referred for study/report/review to an expert group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4386/96]
Over the past 15 months one study was commissioned by the office of the Tánaiste as background to the Task Force on Long Term Unemployment which was established by Government and chaired by my office. Since its establishment in 1993 the National Economic and Social Forum has published nine reports and two opinions on a wide range of topics. I understand that a report on equality issues will be issued next week.
In the same period a total of seven reports was commissioned or undertaken by the Irish Aid Advisory Committee relating to the Government's policy on development assistance. No such studies have been commissioned by the refugee agency or APSO in this period.
During the period in question the Anglo-Irish Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs commissioned one study, on a matter related to the development of the peace process.
