Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 July 2013
162. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will outline each international organisation, international agency or international body of which Ireland is a member and for which his Department or a State body or agency under the aegis of his Department is responsible or co-responsible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32804/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department participates in a number of committees and working groups arising from Ireland's membership of treaty based international organisations such as the European Union, the United Nations and the Council of Europe.
In addition, Ireland is a member of the International Whaling Commission which is the global intergovernmental body charged with the conservation of whales and the management of whaling. My Department represents Ireland on the Commission.
My Department also participates in the work of a number of non-governmental groups that have membership outside Ireland which support scientific research and groups which develop and support the performing arts and other areas of work.
