Phil Hogan
Ceist:750 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of committees that have been established since 1997; the total cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15660/03]
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750 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of committees that have been established since 1997; the total cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15660/03]
The Deputy will be aware that the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs was established in June 2002, with responsibility for a range of functions previously under the remit of five Government Departments. I have listed the costs associated with the various committees established since 1997 which have, or continue to, come under the aegis of my Department. The Deputy may also wish to refer to my replies to questions number 388 and 389 of 10 October from Deputy Allen and my reply to Question No. 436 of 8 April 2003 from Deputy Kenny in which I gave details of task forces, review groups and other similar bodies established since July 1997.