Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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Question 425: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the statutory bodies for which he has responsibility; and the date of establishment of each of these statutory bodies. [3084/08]

Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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Question 426: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the annual operating cost for each of the past five years of each statutory body for which he has responsibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3099/08]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 425 and 426 together.

The statutory bodies under the aegis of my Department and their dates of establishment are listed in my Department's Statement of Strategy 2005-2007 and Annual Reports which are available on my Department's website. Campus and Stadium Ireland Ltd (CSID) has been replaced by the National Sports Campus Development Authority (NSCDA). The NSCDA was established with effect from 1st January 2007 and has responsibility to oversee, develop and procure all elements of the Sport Campus at Abbotstown.

Details of the income and expenditure of the bodies are set out in their Annual Reports and Accounts, copies of which are available in the Dáil Library.

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 427: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of taskforces currently operating in his Department; the membership and terms of reference; the name of each one; the estimate cost of the taskforce; if he will report on the progress being made by the taskforce; if they have made any recommendations to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3157/08]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 428: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the taskforces established under the auspices of his Department in the past five years; the recommendations made by each taskforce; the progress being made in implementing these recommendations; if specific recommendations have been rejected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3172/08]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 429: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the taskforces established under the auspices of his Department in the past five years; the cost of these taskforces in terms of administrative support, expenses, research and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3187/08]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 427 to 429, inclusive, together.

The only specific taskforce set-up in my Department since its establishment in 2002 is the London 2012 Olympics Task Force. The details in respect of this group are set out below. Name of Taskforce: London 2012 Olympics Task Force Terms of Reference: The London 2012 Olympics Task Force was established by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism in August 2006 to examine all possible opportunities; identify priority areas of interest; and map out a strategy with a view to ensuring that Ireland can benefit to the maximum extent possible from its proximity to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Membership

Progress & Recommendations: The Task Force met on six occasions. Indecon International consultants will shortly be submitting a final report to the Task Force on their evaluation of the potential economic benefits arising from the London 2012 Olympic games. On receipt of this report the Task Force will be submitting recommendations to the Minister for consideration.

Costs: The Task Force commissioned Indecon International Economic consultants to analyse and evaluate the potential economic benefits to Ireland in the sporting, business and tourism areas from the London 2012 Games. The cost of this consultancy was €113,847.