63 Mr. Cosgrave asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the number of task forces or special committees set up in his Department since 1997; the date they were established; the terms of reference of each; if they have reported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24483/01]

The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following table:

Department of the Marine and Natural Resources

Task Forces and Working Groups set up since 1997