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OVERVIEW The ''Minister for Economic Planning & Development'' was created by the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1977 . The title was renamed ''Minister for Energy'' by order in 1980 and again in 1993 the title changed to '' Minister for Tourism and Trade''. Several more title changes occurred, the current title was created on 6 June 2002 with the formation of the Government Of The 29th Dáil — is primarily charged with policy-making in the areas of Arts, Sport and Tourism.
Formulation, development and evaluation of policy and structures to promote and foster the practice and appreciation of the creative and interpretative arts and to encourage the development of the Irish film industry; enabling the national cultural institutions, as integral elements of the national culture, to preserve, protect and present for the benefit of present and future generations our moveable heritage and cultural assets.
Formulation, development and evaluation of sport policy (the implementation of which in the main is a matter for the Irish Sports Council); overseeing major sports projects, including the National Aquatic Centre at Abbotstown; developing proposals for the provision of a national stadium; the administration of the Sports Capital and the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programmes.
Facilitating the continued development by the tourism industry of an economic and environmentally sustainable and spatially balanced tourism sector, through formulating monitoring and reviewing a range of supporting policies and programmes, particularly within the framework of the National Development Plan and North/South Co-operation. MINISTER FOR ECONOMIC PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 1977-1980 MINISTER FOR ENERGY 1980-1981 MINISTER FOR INDUSTRY & ENERGY 1981-1983 MINISTER FOR ENERGY 1983-1993 MINISTER FOR TOURISM & TRADE 1993-1997 MINISTER FOR TOURISM, SPORT & RECREATION 1997-2002 MINISTER FOR ARTS, SPORT & TOURISM 2002-PRESENT SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINK |
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