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    {
        "id": 10,
        "Name": "Trinity College Dublin",
        "Alternate names": "TCD;University of Dublin",
        "From": "1592-03-03",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Founded by royal charter dated 3 March 1592",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.tcd.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 11,
        "Name": "Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Col\u00e1iste R\u00edoga na M\u00e1inle\u00e1 in \u00c9irinn",
        "From": "1784-02-11",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Founded in 1784 as the national training body for surgery in Ireland",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; \r\nwww.rcsi.ie; The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Charter Amendment) Act 1965 (No. 1 (Private) of 1965); Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Charters Amendment) Act 2003 (No. 1 (Private) of 2003)",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level;health NEC;Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 12,
        "Name": "Royal Irish Academy",
        "Alternate names": "Acadamh R\u00edoga na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "1785-05",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Founded in 1785, RIA is an all-Ireland, independent academic body that promotes study and excellence in the sciences, humanities and social sciences.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al.2005;\r\nwww.ria.ie",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level;recreation, culture and religion NEC;Research and Development (Education);Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 13,
        "Name": "Turf Club",
        "Alternate names": "The Registry Office of the Turf Club",
        "From": "1784-01-01",
        "To": "2018-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Turf Club (and INHSC) was the Regulatory Body for horseracing in Ireland, it was replaced by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board in January 2018",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.turfclub.ie\/; \r\nRacing Board and Racecourses Act, 1945; Horse Racing Ireland Act 2016; www.irhb.ie",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ;Kildare ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 14,
        "Name": "Irish Stock Exchange Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1995-05-30",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Roots stretch back to 1793 when the Exchange first opened for trading in Dublin. Before was known as the \"Irish Unit of the International Stock Exchange of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Limited \"; became known as the \"Irish Stock Exchange Limited\" on the basis of the Stock Exchange Act, 1995 \r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; www.ise.ie; Stock Exchange Act, 1995 ",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 15,
        "Name": "Law Society of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1830-06-24",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "n\/a",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; www.lawsociety.ie; Solicitors Acts 1954-2002",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC;Research and Development (Public order)",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 16,
        "Name": "Office of Public Works",
        "Alternate names": "OPW",
        "From": "1831-08-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Also known as Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland; includes the Government Supplies Agency\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nwww.opw.ie; Ministers and Secretaries Act, 1924",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 17,
        "Name": "General Register Office",
        "Alternate names": "An tSeirbh\u00eds um Chl\u00e1r\u00fa Sibhialta;Oifig An Ard-Chl\u00e1raitheora",
        "From": "1845-04-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "n\/a",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nwww.groireland.ie; Marriages (Ireland) Act 1844; Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1863",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ;Roscommon ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 18,
        "Name": "University College Cork",
        "Alternate names": "Col\u00e1iste na hOllscoile Corcaigh;Queen's College Cork;UCC",
        "From": "1908",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Founded in 1845 under the name of Queen's College, Cork; then renamed as University College Cork by Charter in 1908; and  under the Universities Act 1997 is known as National University of Ireland, Cork\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; www.ucc.ie; Universities Act 1997",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Cork ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 19,
        "Name": "University of Galway ",
        "Alternate names": "Ollscoil na Gaillimhe",
        "From": "1845",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Established in 1845 as Queen's College Galway; became University College Galway in 1908; under the Universities Act 1997 was known as National University of Ireland, Galway until 21 February 2024, when it was renamed University of Galway\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; www.nuigalway.ie",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Galway ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 20,
        "Name": "Royal Irish Academy of Music",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1848",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Founded in 1848, The Royal Irish Academy of Music is Ireland\u2019s oldest conservatoire",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; www.riam.ie, the Educational Endowments (Ireland) Act 1885",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreational and sporting services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 23,
        "Name": "Valuation Office",
        "Alternate names": "Oifig Luach\u00e1la ",
        "From": "1852",
        "To": "2023-03",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Subsequently merged with Property Registration Authority and Ordnance Survey Ireland to form Tailte \u00c9ireann",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.valoff.ie\/; Valuation (Ireland) Act 1852; Valuation Acts and Statutory Instruments 1963 to 2005, specifically Valuation Act 2001. \tTailte \u00c9ireann Act 2022 (No. 50 of 2022); S.I. No. 58\/2023; https:\/\/http:\/\u200b\/\u200bwww.valoff.ie\/\u200ben\/\u200babout-us\/\u200btailte-eireann\/\u200b",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 24,
        "Name": "Irish Prison Service",
        "Alternate names": "Seirbhis Phriosuin na hEireann ",
        "From": "1854",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.irishprisons.ie\/; The Prison Service (Ireland) Act 1883; and various Prisons Acts 1933-2007",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ;Longford ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "prisons",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 25,
        "Name": "National Gallery of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Gaileara\u00ed N\u00e1isi\u00fanta na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "1854-08-10",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.nationalgallery.ie\/; National Gallery of Ireland Acts 1854 to 1963",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreational and sporting services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 26,
        "Name": "University College Dublin",
        "Alternate names": "An Col\u00e1iste Ollscoile, Baile \u00c1tha Cliath;Catholic University of Ireland;National University of Ireland, Dublin ;UCD",
        "From": "1881",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Known as Catholic University of Ireland from 1854 to 1881; in 1881 was renamed as University College Dublin; incorporated into NUI in 1908\r\n",
        "Source": "mcgauran et al. 2005; www.ucd.ie; University College Dublin Act 1934; University College Dublin Act 1960; Royal Universities Act 1881; Universities Act 1997",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 27,
        "Name": "Commissioners of Irish Lights",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1867",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Under the Dublin Port Act (1867), responsibility for lighthouses, lightships, buoys and beacons around the coast of Ireland was vested in the Commissioners of Irish Lights. The British-Irish Act 1999 provided for merge with Foyle Fisheries Commission into the Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission as the 'Lights Agency' however this did not take place (see http:\/\/www.northsouthministerialcouncil.org\/index\/north-south-implementation-bodies\/foyle_carlingford-and-irish-lights.htm)\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.cil.ie\/; \r\n\" An Act for Promoting the Trade of Dublin, by rendering its Port and Harbour more commodious, 1786\"; \"Merchant Shipping Act of 1854\"; \"Dublin Port Act (1867); No. 661\/1935: \r\nIrish Lights Commissioners (Adaptation) Order, 1935;\r\nNo. 37\/1997:\r\nMERCHANT SHIPPING (COMMISSIONERS OF IRISH LIGHTS) ACT, 1997; British-Irish Agreement Act, 1999\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications;Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "communication;economic affairs NEC;transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 28,
        "Name": "National Library of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Leabharlann N\u00e1isi\u00fanta na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "1877",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Was established as an autonomous cultural institution in May 2005 under the National Cultural Institutions Act 1997. The Library on Kildare Street in Dublin was opened to the public on 29 August 1890. The Industrial and Commercial Property (Protection) Act 1927 gave the NLI legal deposit status for the first time. In 1986-1992 was under the aegis of the Dept. of An Taoiseach. In 1992 (until present) was transferred to the Dept. of Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht (now under Arts, Sports and Tourism)\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.nli.ie\/en\/homepage.aspx; \r\nNational Cultural Institutions Act 1997; Industrial and Commercial Property (Protection) Act 1927; Dublin Science and Art Museum Act 1877; Irish Times, 28 August 1890 \r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "basic research;education NEC;general public services NEC;subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 29,
        "Name": "National Museum of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Ard Mh\u00fasaem na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "1997",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Consists of four separate museum buildings: the NMI - Archaeology and History (1890), the NMI - Decorative Arts and History (1997), the NMI - Natural History (1857), the NMI Country Life (2001). \r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.museum.ie\/\r\nNational Cultural Institutions Act, 1997\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 30,
        "Name": "National Theatre Society Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": "Abbey Theatre;Amharclann na Mainistreach",
        "From": "1925",
        "To": "2006-01-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Abbey Theatre established in 1903, nationalised in 1925 as the National Theatre Society Limited. On 31 January 2006 this company was dissolved and all assets and liabilities were transferred to a newly established company, Abbey Theatre Amharclann Na Mainistreach, which now runs the theatre. \r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.abbeytheatre.ie\/\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 31,
        "Name": "Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General",
        "Alternate names": "Oifig an Ard Reachtaire C\u00fantas agus Ciste",
        "From": "1923-01-11",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/audgen.gov.ie\/;\r\nComptroller and Auditor General Act, 1923; D\u00c1IL EIREANN. Tuairisc Choiste ar Cheapa \u00c1rd-Sgr\u00fad\u00f3ra. 11th January, 1923\r\n",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 32,
        "Name": "Irish Film Censor's Office (IFCO)",
        "Alternate names": "Oifig Scr\u00fad\u00f3ir Na Scann\u00e1n",
        "From": "1923-07-16",
        "To": "2008-07-20",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Irish Film Classification Office in 2008",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; \r\nwww.ifco.ie;\r\nCensorship of Films Act, 1923; the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2008    \r\n\r\n",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services;cultural services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 33,
        "Name": "Commissioners of Charitable Donations and Bequests for Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1845-01-01",
        "To": "2014-10-16",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Pre-independence body but remit revised \r\nby legislation in 1961 and 1973. Dissolved in 2014 and functions transferred to the new Charities Regulatory Authority. ",
        "Source": "Charitable Donations and Bequests (Ireland) Act 1844;\r\nMcGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.charitycommissioners.ie\/;\r\nCharities Acts 1961 & 1973; www.charitiesregulator.ie; Charities Act 2009; S.I. No. 456\/2014; S.I. No. 457\/2014\r\n",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 34,
        "Name": "Office of the Revenue Commissioners",
        "Alternate names": "Na Coimisin\u00e9ir\u00ed Ioncaim",
        "From": "1923-02-21",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Revenue Commissioners took over functions previously performed by two UK-wide bodies\u2014the Commissioners of Inland Revenue and the Commissioners of Customs and Excise",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nwww.revenue.ie;\r\nS.I. No. 2\/1923--Revenue Commissioners Order 1923, dated 21\/2\/1923; https:\/\/www.oireachtas.ie\/en\/debates\/debate\/dail\/1923-02-20\/13\/\r\n",
        "Functions": "Taxing",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 35,
        "Name": "Office of the Chief State Solicitor",
        "Alternate names": "Oifig Phr\u00edomh-Aturnae an St\u00e1it",
        "From": "1924-06",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Is a constituent element of the Attorney General's Office\r\n",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.ie\/csso\/english\/index.htm;\r\nThe ministers and secretaries Act, 1924 (especially section 6)\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 36,
        "Name": "Office of the Attorney General (II)",
        "Alternate names": "Oifig an Ard-Aighne",
        "From": "1924-06",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; \r\nhttp:\/\/www.attorneygeneral.ie\/;\r\nThe ministers and secretaries Act, 1924 (especially section 6)\r\n",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 37,
        "Name": "State Laboratory",
        "Alternate names": "An tSaotharlann St\u00e1it",
        "From": "1924",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Created from amalgamation of the laboratory of the Revenue Commissioners with the chemistry laboratory of the Department of Agriculture ",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.statelab.ie\/;\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ;Kildare ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "basic research",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 38,
        "Name": "Office of the Registrar of Friendly Societies",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1896-08-07",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Statutory footing can be traced back to the Friendly Societies Act 1896, adapted and modified by the Registrar of Friendly Societies (Adaptation Order) 1926. Also performs functions of the Registrar of Companies\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; \r\nsome information on www.cro.ie;\r\nFriendly Socities Act 1896 to 1977; Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1893 to 1978; Trade Union Acts 1871 to 1990\r\n",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 39,
        "Name": "Army Pensions Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1927-04-30",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; \r\nNo. 64\/1928; Army Pensions Act 1927; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 588 - 06 July, 2004--Written Answers. - Departmental Agencies\r\n\r\n\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Defence",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "defence NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Defence",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 40,
        "Name": "Irish Patents Office",
        "Alternate names": "Oifig Na bPaitinn\u00ed ",
        "From": "1927-10-01",
        "To": "2019-12-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Irish Patents Office was replaced by the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland from 2 December 2019",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.patentsoffice.ie\/;\r\nIndustrial and Commercial Property (Protection) Act 1927; Patents Acts 1964 & 1992; Trade Marks Act 1996; Intellectual Property (Miscellanious Provisions) Act 1998; Industrial Designs Act 2001; European Communities (Supplementary Protection Certificate) Regulations 1993; S.I. No. 586\/2019\r\n",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ;Kilkenny ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 41,
        "Name": "Electricity Supply Board",
        "Alternate names": "Bord Sol\u00e1thair an Leictreachais;ESB",
        "From": "1927-08-11",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Electricity Supply Act, 1927;\r\nwww.esb.ie; FitzGerald, 1963\r\n",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 42,
        "Name": "Irish Manuscripts Commission Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": "Coimisi\u00fan L\u00e1mhscr\u00edbhinn\u00ed na h\u00c9ireann ",
        "From": "1928-10-10",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.irishmanuscripts.ie\/; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 26 - 17 October, 1928--CEISTEANNA\u2014QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 168 - 12 June, 1958--Written Answers. - State-Sponsored Companies, Commissions, Committees and Advisory Councils\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Education);subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 43,
        "Name": "Censorship of Publications Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1929-07-16",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nCensorship of Publications Act 1929\r\n",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 44,
        "Name": "Therapeutic Substances Advisory Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1933-05-01",
        "To": "1993-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Therapeutic Substances Act 1932; S.I. No.106 of 1933; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 407 - 07 May, 1991--Written Answers. - State-Sponsored Bodies; S.I. No. 406\/1992; Animal Remedies Act, 1993\r\n\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "medical products, appliances and equipment",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 46,
        "Name": "Met \u00c9ireann",
        "Alternate names": "The Irish National Meteorological Service",
        "From": "1936-12",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.met.ie\/;\r\nMeteorological Services (Re-distribution of Public Services) Order, 1936 (SR & O No 276 of 1936) and later reassignments - eg Communications (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) (No. 2) Order, 1987; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 647 - 13 February, 2008--Written Answers. - Departmental Bodies\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 47,
        "Name": "Aer Lingus",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1936-05-22",
        "To": "1993-12-21",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Aer Lingus and Aerlinte Eireann restructured in 1993 into Aer Lingus Group plc.",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/;\r\nAir Navigation and Transport Act 1936; Air Companies (Amendment) Act, 1993\r\n",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 48,
        "Name": "Hospitals Trust Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1938-08-06",
        "To": "2008-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "'The Board, no longer having any functions to discharge and no monies remaining, is to be dissolved. Final accounts are in preparation and once received the relevant legislative amendments will be made in order to facilitate the winding up the Hospital Trust Board.' (Written Answers). The Hospitals Trust (1940) Ltd. was dissolved on 23 Jan. 2008 (CRO).",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nPublic Hospitals (Amendment) Act, 1938; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 647 - 19 February, 2008--Written Answers. - Departmental Bodies\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "hospital services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 50,
        "Name": "Irish Red Cross Society",
        "Alternate names": "Crois Dhearg na h\u00c9ireann ",
        "From": "1939-07-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Prior to 1939 was established as autonomous entity with the British Red Cross Society during the War of Independence in 1920; some records also show that the Red Cross operated during the 1916 Easter Rising\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.redcross.ie\/;\r\nRed Cross Acts 1938, 1944 and 1954; S.I. No.216 (1955)\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 51,
        "Name": "Mining Board (II)",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1940-11-14",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nThe Minerals Development Act 1940; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 588 - 06 July, 2004--Written Answers. - State Boards\r\n",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "mining, manufacturing and construction",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 52,
        "Name": "Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies",
        "Alternate names": "Institi\u00faid Ard-L\u00e9inn Bhaile \u00c1tha Cliath",
        "From": "1940-06-19",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "As the world\u2019s second, and Ireland\u2019s only, Institute for Advanced Studies, DIAS is a globally embedded institution that attracts scholars and academics from around the world.  It conducts and publishes advanced research across three disciplines: Celtic Studies, Theoretical Physics and Cosmic Physics. ",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\nhttp:\/\/www.dias.ie\/;\nInstitute of Advanced Studies Act 1940 http:\/\/www.dias.ie\/lang\/en\/commun\/act.html \n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level;Research and Development (Education)",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 53,
        "Name": "C\u00f3ras Iompair \u00c9ireann",
        "Alternate names": "CI\u00c9 ",
        "From": "1945-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Was established in 1944 as limited company, but converted to Statutory Corporation in 1950. Formed from the dissolution of the Great Southern Railways Company and the Dublin United Transport Company, Limited. Also took over the functions of the Board of Control of the Royal Canal and the Grand Canal Company.\r\n\r\nIt currently consists of three subsidiary public companies: Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann-Irish Rail; Bus \u00c9ireann-Irish Bus; Bus \u00c1tha Cliath-Dublin Bus. Former statutory subsidiaries are Aerl\u00f3d Teoranta and \u00d3stlanna Iompair Eireann Teo. \r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; \r\nhttp:\/\/www.cie.ie\/;\r\nVarious Transport Acts starting with 1950 , especially Transport Act 1974 and Transport (Re-organization of C\u00f3ras Iompair \u00c9ireann) Act 1986\r\n",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 54,
        "Name": "Censorship of Publications Appeal Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1946-02-13",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nCensorship of Publications Acts 1946 and 1967; http:\/\/www.citizensinformation.ie\/categories\/travel-and-recreation\/recreational-activities-in-ireland\/censorship-in-ireland\/censorship_of_publications_in_ireland; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 588 - 06 July, 2004--Written Answers. - Departmental Bodies\r\n",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 55,
        "Name": "Bord na M\u00f3na plc",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1946-06-21",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.bnm.ie\/;\r\nTurf Development Acts 1946 and 1950; S.I. No. 212\/1946 \r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee; Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ;Kildare ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 56,
        "Name": "Placenames Commission",
        "Alternate names": "An Coimisi\u00fan Logainmneacha",
        "From": "1946-10-24",
        "To": "2012-10-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Future placenames orders will be made by the Minister of State following public consultation and on consideration of advice provided by a voluntary Placenames Committee (established 19 September 2013). A new Placenames Committee was appointed on the 13th September 2016. The primary responsibility of the Placenames Committee is to advise the Minister for the Gaeltacht in relation to the Placenames of Ireland as defined in section 31 of the Official Languages Act, 2003.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; \r\nhttp:\/\/www.logainm.ie\/;\r\nPlace-names Act 1973; http:\/\/www.ahg.gov.ie\/en\/Irish\/ThePlacenamesBranch\/; Dept. of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, 'Critical Review of the Placenames Commission'; Dept. of Public Expenditure and Reform, 'Summary of agency rationalisation measures as at January 2014', Table B - http:\/\/per.gov.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/Table-B.pdf; https:\/\/www.logainm.ie\/en\/inf\/coiste\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 57,
        "Name": "Irish National Stud Co. Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": "Colucht Groighe Naisiunta na h-Eireann Teo",
        "From": "1946-08-31",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Stud farm established in 1900, became British National Stud 1916. Handed over to the Irish Government 1943-1946. (http:\/\/www.irish-national-stud.ie\/tourism\/history\/; http:\/\/www.nationalstud.co.uk\/about-History.asp)",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.irish-national-stud.ie\/;\r\nNational Stud Acts, 1945; 1953; 1969; 2000; S.I. No. 289\/1946\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Kildare ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 58,
        "Name": "Labour Court",
        "Alternate names": "An Ch\u00fairt Oibreachais",
        "From": "1946-09-23",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran 2005 et al.;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.labourcourt.ie\/;\r\nIndustrial Relations Act 1946\r\n",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 59,
        "Name": "Library Council",
        "Alternate names": "An Chomhairle Leabharlanna",
        "From": "1948-05-12",
        "To": "2012-11-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "'Objects of New Library Council' Irish Times 13 May 1948; McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nPublic Libraries Act 1947; Local Government Act 2001; Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2012; S.I. No. 422\/2012; Seanad \u00c9ireann Debate\r\nVol. 215 No. 13 - Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012: Second Stage, 6 June 2012\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (GPS);subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 60,
        "Name": "Arramara Teoranta",
        "Alternate names": "Alginate Industries Ireland Ltd",
        "From": "1949-12",
        "To": "2014-05-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Privatised through sale to Acadian Seaplants of Nova Scotia.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; FitzGerald, 1963;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.arramara.ie\/; \r\nAlginate Industries (Ireland) Limited (Acquisition of shares) Acts 1949, 1954 and 2002 ; Written answers, Thursday, 10 April 2014, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Departmental Agencies; 'New Canadian owner of Connemara seaweed company reassures harvesters' Connacht Tribune, 9 May 2014.\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Galway ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 61,
        "Name": "IDA Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Industrial Development Agency Ireland",
        "From": "1994-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "A Subsidiary Body of Forf\u00e1s until dissolution of Forf\u00e1s in 2014",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; \r\nhttp:\/\/www.idaireland.com\/;\r\nIndustrial Development Act 1993; Industrial Development (Forf\u00e1s Dissolution) Act 2014; S.I. No. 304\/2014\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 62,
        "Name": "Central Statistics Office",
        "Alternate names": "An Phr\u00edomh-Oifig Staidrimh;CSO",
        "From": "1949-06-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.cso.ie\/;\r\nStatistics Act 1993\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": "Secretary General",
        "Counties": "Cork ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 63,
        "Name": "Irish Potato Marketing Co. Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1950-02-16",
        "To": "1997-09-17",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "In 1997, IPM became a subsidiary of Donegal Creameries PLC, one of Ireland's largest food and agri-business companies.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.ipm.ie\/; S.I. No. 355\/1951; State Guarantees Act, 1954; S.I. No. 260\/1969; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 226 - 15 February, 1967--Written Answers. - State-Sponsored Bodies; 'Potato buy confirmed by Donegal Creameries' Irish Independent, 18 Sept. 1997\r\n\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 64,
        "Name": "Arts Council",
        "Alternate names": "An Chomhairle Eala\u00edon",
        "From": "1951-05-08",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.artscouncil.ie\/;\r\nThe Arts Acts 1951; 1973 and 2003\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 65,
        "Name": "An Bord Altranais",
        "Alternate names": "Irish Nursing Board",
        "From": "1951-06-07",
        "To": "2012-10-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.nursingboard.ie\/;\r\nNurses Act 1950 and 1985; S.I. No. 164\/1951; www.nmbi.ie; Nurses and Midwives Act 2011; S.I. No. 385\/2012\r\n",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "hospital services;outpatient services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 66,
        "Name": "Bord Iascaigh Mhara",
        "Alternate names": "BIM;Irish Sea Fisheries Board",
        "From": "1952-04-24",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; \r\nhttp:\/\/www.bim.ie\/;\r\nSea Fisheries Act 1952 and subsequent amendments\r\n",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 67,
        "Name": "Adoption Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord Ucht\u00e1la",
        "From": "1953-01-01",
        "To": "2010-11-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Adoption Authority of Ireland\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.aai.gov.ie\/; Adoption Act 1952; S.I. No. 380\/1952; Adoption Act 2010\r\n",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 69,
        "Name": "Animal Remedies Consultative Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1957-06-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Animal Remedies Acts 1956 & 1993; S.I. No. 861\/2007\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 70,
        "Name": "Opticians Board",
        "Alternate names": "Bord na Radharcmhast\u00f3ir\u00ed",
        "From": "1956-11-14",
        "To": "2015-02-06",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by the Optical Registration Board",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.opticiansboard.ie\/;\r\nOpticians Act 1956; S.I. No. 286\/1956; and Opticians (Amendment) Act 2003; http:\/\u200b\/\u200bwww.coru.ie; Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; S.I. No. 41\/2015\r\n",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 71,
        "Name": "Board for the Employment of the Blind",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1957-04-25",
        "To": "2006-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; FitzGerald, 1963; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 168 - 12 June, 1958--Written Answers. - State-Sponsored Companies, Commissions, Committees and Advisory Councils; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 253 - 20 April, 1971--Written Answers. - Departmental Committees and State-Sponsored Bodies\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;sickness and disability",
        "Cofog 1": "Health;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 72,
        "Name": "Institute of Public Administration",
        "Alternate names": "IPA",
        "From": "1957-11-06",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Became a company limited by guarantee on 31\/12\/1963; also became a recognised college of the National University of Ireland in 2002\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; www.ipa.ie; 'Improving Public Administration' The Irish Press, 2 November 1957\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee; Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 73,
        "Name": "Voluntary Health Insurance Board",
        "Alternate names": "VHI",
        "From": "1957-02-12",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nwww.vhi.ie;\r\nVoluntary Health Insurance Act 1957 and subsequent Amendement Acts: 1996 and 1998; S.I. No.24 (1957); S.I. No.46 (1957)\r\n",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ;Kilkenny ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 74,
        "Name": "Bord na gCon",
        "Alternate names": "Irish Greyhound Board",
        "From": "1958-07-11",
        "To": "2020-10-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Succeeded by R\u00e1sa\u00edocht Con \u00c9ireann from 1 October 2020",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.igb.ie\/;\r\nGreyhound Industry Act 1958; S.I. No. 150\/1958; Greyhound Racing Act 2019 (No. 15 of 2019); S.I. No. 399\/2020 \r\n",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Limerick ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 75,
        "Name": "Irish National Productivity Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1959",
        "To": "1972-05-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Functions taken over by Irish Productivity Centre",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 190 - 14 June, 1961--Committee on Finance. - Vote 44\u2014Industry and Commerce; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 262 - 11 July, 1972--Committee on Finance. - Vote 40: Industry and Commerce",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 76,
        "Name": "Shannon Development",
        "Alternate names": "SFADCO;Shannon Free Airport Development Company Ltd",
        "From": "1959-01-28",
        "To": "2014-09-05",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "While Shannon Development's primary reporting line is to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, they also liaise with the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport,  Failte Ireland and Tourism Ireland in\r\ntheir role as the Regional Tourism Authority for the Shannon Region. Responsibility for tourism and aviation were delegated under S.I. No. 94\/1987.\r\nOn 5 Septemnber 2014 Shannon Development became part of Shannon Group plc and was renamed Shannon Commercial Enterprises DAC (Trading as Shannon Commercial Properties) and Shannon Developments previous enterprise support, employment development and tourism functions were transferred to the IDA, Enterprise Ireland and F\u00e1ilte Ireland.\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.shannon-dev.ie\/;\r\nShannon Free Airport Development Company Ltd. Act, 1959; www.shannongroup.ie; www.gov.ie; State Airports (Shannon Group) Act 2014; S.I. No. 396\/2014\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Clare ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "communication;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;other industries;transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 77,
        "Name": "National Building Agency Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": "GhnomhaireachtFoirgnochtaNisiuntaTeoranta",
        "From": "1960-12-13",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nNational Building Agency Limited Act 1963; National Building Agency Limited (Amendment) Act 1969; National Building Agency Limited (Amendment) Act 1974; CRO\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing development",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 78,
        "Name": "Economic and Social Research Institute",
        "Alternate names": "Economic Research Institute;ESRI",
        "From": "1960-06-24",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Founded in 1960 as the Economic Research Institute. In 1966 extended its title to the Economic and Social Research Institute.  \r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.esri.ie\/; CRO\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Education)",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 79,
        "Name": "Radio Telef\u00eds \u00c9ireann ",
        "Alternate names": "RT\u00c9",
        "From": "1966-03-08",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Radio established on 1 January 1926; television on 31 December 1961; officially replaced Radio \u00c9ireann under Broadcasting Authority (Amendment) Act, 1966 \r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.rte.ie\/;\r\nBroadcasting Authority (Amendment) Act, 1966; Broadcasting Acts 1976 and 2001\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 80,
        "Name": "Poisons Council",
        "Alternate names": "Comhairle na Nimheanna",
        "From": "1961-06-26",
        "To": "2011-07-12",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The last Poisons Council expired 12 July 2011 and has not been replaced as of January 2020",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; The Poisons Act 1961\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "medical products, appliances and equipment",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 81,
        "Name": "National Social Work Qualifications Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord C\u00e1iliochta\u00ed N\u00e1isiunta d'Obair Sh\u00f3isialta",
        "From": "1997-02-27",
        "To": "2011-03-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the National Validation Body on Social Work Qualifications and Training; functions taken over by the Health and Social Care Professionals Council",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nS.I. No. 97\/1997; Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; S.I. Nos. 144 & 145\/2011\r\n",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Soc protection)",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 84,
        "Name": "Dublin Dental Hospital Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1963-07-17",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nStatutory Instrument No. 129 of 1963; Statutory Instrument No.370 of 1980\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "hospital services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 85,
        "Name": "Blood Transfusion Service Board",
        "Alternate names": "Bord Seirbh\u00edse Fuilaistri\u00fach\u00e1in",
        "From": "1965-04-15",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Previously a company known as the National Blood Transfusion Association (1948-1965). Also known as the Irish Blood Transfusion Services Board.\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.giveblood.ie\/;\r\nStatutory Instruments No.78 of 1965; No.209 of 1988; No.22 of 2000 \r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "medical products, appliances and equipment",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 87,
        "Name": "National Drugs Advisory Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord Comhairleach N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Druganna",
        "From": "1966-07-12",
        "To": "1996-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Irish Medicines Board",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nThe Statutory Instrument No.163 of 1966; Statutory Instrument No. 291 of 1987; Statutory Instrument No.335 of 1980; Irish Medicines Board Act, 1995 \r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "medical products, appliances and equipment",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 88,
        "Name": "Coiste an Asgard",
        "Alternate names": "Irish Sail Training Scheme",
        "From": "1968",
        "To": "2010",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.asgard2.ie\/\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee; Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 89,
        "Name": "Medical Bureau of Road Safety",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1968-11-27",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/legalmed\/mbrs.html;\r\nRoad Traffic Act 1968; S.I. No. 241\/1968\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 90,
        "Name": "Higher Education Authority",
        "Alternate names": "An tUdar\u00e1s um Ard-Oideachas",
        "From": "1968-08-15",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Placed on a statutory footing in 1972\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.hea.ie\/;\r\nHigher Education Authority Act 1971; 'Higher Education Authority Formed' Irish Times, 16 August 1968",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body; Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": "Assistant Secretary",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 91,
        "Name": "Advisory Council for English Language Schools",
        "Alternate names": "ACELS",
        "From": "1969",
        "To": "2010",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Absorbed into National Qualifications Authority of Ireland",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Written answers, \r\nTuesday, 19 January 2010, Department of Education and Science - Language Schools",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 92,
        "Name": "Chester Beatty Library",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1969",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.cbl.ie\/;\r\nChester Beatty Library Acts 1968 and 1986\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 93,
        "Name": "Drug Treatment Centre Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1988-04-22",
        "To": "2013-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Was preceded by the National Drug Advisory and Treatment Centre established as a charity in 1969. Absorbed into HSE on 1 January 2013",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.addictionireland.ie\/;\r\nHealth (Corporate Bodies) Act 1961 (No.27 of 1961); S.I. No.76 of 1988; S.I. No. 222 of 1991; S.I. No.296 of 1992; Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009; S.I. No. 493\/2012\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "medical products, appliances and equipment;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Health;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 94,
        "Name": "Crafts Council of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Design and Crafts Council of Ireland",
        "From": "1976-09-21",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Previously a volunteer body (formed 1971), nationalised in 1976 as a limited company under the Dept of Industry and Commerce. Since 19 January 2014 is primarily referred to as the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.dccoi.ie\/\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ;Kilkenny ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 96,
        "Name": "University of Limerick",
        "Alternate names": "Ollscoil Luimnigh",
        "From": "1989-06-22",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Founded in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick, it became a university in 1989 in accordance with the University of Limerick Act 1989.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nwww.ul.ie;\r\nUniversity of Limerick Act 1989; University of Limerick Act 1991; National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick Act 1980\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Limerick ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 97,
        "Name": "Hospitals Bodies Administrative Bureau",
        "Alternate names": "Bi\u00far\u00f3 Riarach\u00e1in na gComhlachta\u00ed Ospid\u00e9il",
        "From": "1973-03-08",
        "To": "2005-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merged into HSE",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; S.I. No. 53\/1973; Health Act 2004; S.I. No. 885\/2004\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "hospital services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 98,
        "Name": "Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1974-05-08",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.justice.ie\/en\/JELR\/Pages\/Criminal_Injuries_Compensation_Scheme;\r\nD\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 354 - 12 December, 1984--Written Answers. - Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 99,
        "Name": "Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions",
        "Alternate names": "DPP;Sti\u00farth\u00f3ra Ionch\u00faiseamh Poibl\u00ed",
        "From": "1974-07-23",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.dppireland.ie\/;\r\nProsecution of Offences Act 1974\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 100,
        "Name": "Law Reform Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1975-10-20",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.lawreform.ie\/;\r\nLaw Reform Commission Act 1975; S.I. No. 214\/1975\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 101,
        "Name": "Local Government Computer Services Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord Seirbh\u00eds\u00ed R\u00edomhaire Rialtais \u00c1iti\u00fail",
        "From": "1975-09-17",
        "To": "2012-08-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.lgcsb.ie\/;\r\nLocal Government Services (Corporate Bodies) Act 1971; S.I. No.212 of 1975; the LGCSB Establishment Order (Amendment) 2004; Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2012;  S.I. No. 287\/2012; S.I. No. 288\/2012\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC;general services;Research and Development (GPS)",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 102,
        "Name": "Forensic Science Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Eola\u00edocht Fh\u00f3ir\u00e9inseach \u00c9ireann;Forensic Science Laboratory",
        "From": "1975-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Named the Forensic Science Laboratory until November 2015",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; www.justice.ie; www.forensicscience.ie; Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014; S.I. No. 508\/2015\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "police services",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 103,
        "Name": "Irish Taxation Institute",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1967",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.taxinstitute.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 104,
        "Name": "Bord G\u00e1is \u00c9ireann ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1976-09-13",
        "To": "2014-06-20",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Established as Limited Company in 1975; converted to Statutory Corporation in 1976; Restructured as Ervia in 2014\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.bordgais.ie\/;\r\nVarious Gas Acts from 1976 to 2002; S.I. No. 209\/1976; ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Act 2014; S.I. No. 287\/2014\r\n",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Cork ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 105,
        "Name": "Central Applications Office",
        "Alternate names": "An L\u00e1rOifig Iontr\u00e1la;CAO",
        "From": "1976-01-23",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Central Applications Office processes applications for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.cao.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Galway ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 106,
        "Name": "Broadcasting Complaints Commission",
        "Alternate names": "BCC;Coimisi\u00fan um Ghear\u00e1in Chraolach\u00e1in",
        "From": "1977-03-31",
        "To": "2009-10-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merged with BCI in 2009 to form Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.bai.ie\/;\r\nBroadcasting Authority Act 1960; Broadcasting Authority (Amendment) Act 1976; Radio and television Act 1988; Broadcasting Act 1990; Ministerial Order 1992; Broadcasting Act 2001; Broadcasting Act 2009; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 588 - 06 July, 2004--Written Answers. - State Boards\r\n",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 107,
        "Name": "Employment  Appeals Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": "An Binse Achomhairc Fosta\u00edochta",
        "From": "1977-05-09",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Redundancy Appeals Tribunal (est. in 1967); merged into Workplace Relations Commission in October 2015 but continues to hear appeals submitted before 1 October 2015",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.eatribunal.ie\/;\r\nUnfair Dismissals Act 1977;\r\nWorkplace Relations Act 2015",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 108,
        "Name": "An Bord Plean\u00e1la",
        "Alternate names": "Planning Appeals Board",
        "From": "1977-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.pleanala.ie\/;\r\nLocal Government (Planning and Development) Act 1976; S.I. No. 308\/1976; Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2006; Building Control Act 1990.\r\n",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing and community amenities NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 109,
        "Name": "Postgraduate Medical and Dental Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord M\u00edochaine agus D\u00e9idliachta Iarch\u00e9ime",
        "From": "1980-03-07",
        "To": "2009-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced former non-statuatory Council for Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education. Absorbed into HSE in 2009.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nMedical Practitioners Act 1978; Medical Practitioners Act 2007; S.I. No. 555\/2008\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 110,
        "Name": "Medical Council",
        "Alternate names": "Comhairle na nDocht\u00fair\u00ed Leighis ",
        "From": "1979-04-26",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;http:\/\/www.medicalcouncil.ie\/;Medical Practitioners Act 1978",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 111,
        "Name": "Housing Finance Agency plc",
        "Alternate names": "An Ghn\u00edomhaireacht Airgeadais Tith\u00edochta cpt.",
        "From": "1982-02-08",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.hfa.ie\/;\r\nHousing Finance Agency Act 1981\r\n",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing and community amenities NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 115,
        "Name": "Rent Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1983-08-02",
        "To": "2016-01-08",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "From 1 October 2009, administrative support services to the Rent Tribunal were provided by the PRTB and the Rent Tribunal was located at the offices of the PRTB. On 8 January 2016 the Rent Tribunal was absorbed into the Residential Tenancies Board.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al., 2005; Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) (Amendment) Act 1983; S.I. No. 220\/1983; S.I. No. 222\/1983; S.I No.140\/1988; \r\nWritten answers--Tuesday, 30 June 2009- \r\nDepartment of Environment, Heritage and Local Government--\r\nPrivate Rented Accommodation; \r\nWritten answers--Tuesday, 23 March 2010\r\nDepartment of Environment, Heritage and Local Government--Private Residential Tenancies Board; www.rtb.ie; Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2015; S.I. No. 151\/2016; S.I. No. 4\/2016\r\n",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing and community amenities NEC;unknown",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities;unknown",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 116,
        "Name": "Legal Aid Board (incl. Refugee Legal Service)",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord um Ch\u00fanamh Dl\u00edthi\u00fail",
        "From": "1979-12-22",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Was set up as a statutory body on foot of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.legalaidboard.ie; Civil Legal Aid Act 1995; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 337 - 02 July, 1982--Written Answers. - State-Sponsored Bodies",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body; Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": "Assistant Secretary",
        "Counties": "Kerry ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 120,
        "Name": "Screen Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Bord Scann\u00e1n na h\u00c9ireann;F\u00eds \u00c9ireann;Irish Film Board",
        "From": "1981-08-14",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Known as the Irish Film Board until renamed Screen Ireland in June 2018.\r\nHiatus between 1987 and 1993 (see D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 373 - 25 June, 1987--\r\nEstimates, 1987. - Vote 3: Department of the Taoiseach (Revised Estimate) and 'Higgins move to reactivate film board welcomed' P Woodworth, Irish Times, 31\/03\/1993). ",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.irishfilmboard.ie\/; Irish Film Board Act 1980; S.I. No. 282\/1981; Irish Film Board (Amendment) Act 1993; Irish Film Board (Amendment) Act 1997; Irish Film Board (Amendment) Act 2000; National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Act 2015; S.I. No. 182\/2018",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Galway ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreation, culture and religion NEC;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 121,
        "Name": "\u00dadar\u00e1s na Gaeltachta",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1980-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.udaras.ie\/; The \u00dadar\u00e1s na Gaeltachta Acts 1979 to 1999; S.I. No. 424\/1979",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Galway ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreation, culture and religion NEC;religious and other community services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 122,
        "Name": "Dublin City University",
        "Alternate names": "DCU;National Institute for Higher Education Dublin",
        "From": "1980",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Awarded University status in 1989",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.dcu.ie\/; National Institute For Higher Education, Dublin, Act, 1980;\r\n Dublin City University Act 1989",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 123,
        "Name": "Central Fisheries Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1980-10-22",
        "To": "2010-07-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Inland Fisheries Trust (and also took over functions of Boards of Conservators); replaced by Inland Fisheries Ireland",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.cfb.ie\/; Fisheries Act 1980; Inland Fisheries Act 2010",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 124,
        "Name": "National Concert Hall Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1981-09-09",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Functions of RT\u00c9 relating to orchestras and choirs were transferred to the NCH on 28 February 2023",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.nch.ie\/; National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) (Amendment) Act 2023 (No. 1 of 2023); S.I. No. 130\/2023",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreation, culture and religion NEC;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 126,
        "Name": "Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "ASAI",
        "From": "1981-04-14",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.asai.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 128,
        "Name": "National Lottery",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1986-09-29",
        "To": "2014-02-27",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.lotto.ie\/; The National Lottery Act 1986; National Lottery Act 2013; S.I. No. 102\/2014; 'Privatised national lottery gambles on long-term growth' Irish Times, 28 Feb 2014",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreation, culture and religion NEC;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 129,
        "Name": "Fire Services Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1983-06-22",
        "To": "2012-06-08",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Fire Services Act 1981; S.I. No. 175\/1983; Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2012",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level;fire-protection services;public order and safety NEC;Research and Development (Public order);subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 130,
        "Name": "An Post",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1984-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Former subsidiaries include PostGEM. Also acts as joint owner of the Prize Bond Company, Ltd. ",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.anpost.ie\/AnPost; Postal and Telecommunications Services Act 1983; the National Lottery Act 1986",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "communication",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 131,
        "Name": "Department of the Taoiseach ",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Taoisigh",
        "From": "1937-07-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.taoiseach.gov.ie\/; Constitution (Consequential Provisions) Act, 1937",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services;Recreation, Culture, Religion;Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Albert Reynolds;Bertie Ahern;Brian Cowen;Charles Haughey;\u00c9amon de Valera;Enda Kenny;Garret FitzGerald;Jack Lynch;John Bruton;John Costello;Leo Varadkar;Liam Cosgrave;Miche\u00e1l Martin;Se\u00e1n Lemass",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 132,
        "Name": "Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (I)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Fiontar Tr\u00e1d\u00e1la agus Fosta\u00edochta",
        "From": "1997-07-12",
        "To": "2010-05-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.entemp.ie\/; S.I. No. 305\/1997; S.I. No. 185\/2010",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment;Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Batt O'Keeffe;Billy Kelleher;Dara Calleary;John McGuinness;Mary Coughlan;Mary Harney;Miche\u00e1l Martin",
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 133,
        "Name": "Department of Finance ",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Airgeadais",
        "From": "1924-06",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Dept of Finance took over responsibility for e-government from Dept of Taoiseach in 2008",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.finance.gov.ie\/; Ministers and Secretaries Act, 1924",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Alan Dukes;Albert Reynolds;Bertie Ahern;Brian Cowen;Brian Lenihan;Charles Haughey;Charlie McCreevey;Ernest Blythe;Frank Aiken;Gene Fitzgerald;George Colley;Gerard Sweetman;Jack Lynch;James Ryan;John Bruton;Michael McGrath;Michael Noonan;Michael O'Kennedy;Paschal Donohue;Patrick McGilligan;Ray MacSharry;Richard Ryan;Ruairi Quinn;Se\u00e1n MacEntee;Se\u00e1n O'Kelly",
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;public debt transactions",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 134,
        "Name": "Department of Health and Children",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Sl\u00e1inte agus Leana\u00ed",
        "From": "1997-07-12",
        "To": "2011-06-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.dohc.ie\/; S.I. No. 308\/1997; S.I. No. 219\/2011",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Barry Andrews;Brendan Smith;Brian Cowen;Brian Lenihan;Frank Fahey;Ivor Callely;James Reilly;Jimmy Devins;John Moloney;M\u00e1ire Hoctor;Mary Coughlan;Mary Hanafin;Mary Harney;Mary Wallace;Michael Martin;Pat the Cope Gallagher;Se\u00e1n Power;Tim O'Malley;Tom Moffatt",
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;health NEC;hospital services;medical products, appliances and equipment;outpatient services;public health services;Research and Development (Health);sickness and disability",
        "Cofog 1": "Health;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 135,
        "Name": "Department of Transport (II)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Iompair",
        "From": "2002-06-19",
        "To": "2011-04-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.transport.ie\/; S.I. No. 305\/2002; S.I. No. 141\/2011",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Leo Varadkar;Martin Cullen;Noel Dempsey;Pat Carey;S\u00e9amus Brennan",
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 136,
        "Name": "Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Dl\u00ed agus Cirt, Comhionannais agus Athch\u00f3irithe Dl\u00ed ",
        "From": "1997-07-09",
        "To": "2010-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.justice.ie\/; S.I. No. 298\/1997; S.I. No. 216\/2010",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Brian Lenihan (Jr.);Dermot Ahern;John O'Donoghue;Michael McDowell",
        "Cofog 2": "fire-protection services;law courts;police services;prisons;public order and safety NEC;Research and Development (Public order)",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 137,
        "Name": "Department of Foreign Affairs (II)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Gn\u00f3tha\u00ed Eachtracha",
        "From": "1971-03-03",
        "To": "2011-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.dfa.ie\/; S.I. No. 158\/1971; S.I. No. 246\/2011",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "International Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Albert Reynolds;Brian Cowen;Brian Lenihan (Sr.);David Andrews;Dermot Ahern;Dick Spring;Eamon Gilmore;Garret FitzGerald;Gerard Collins;James Dooge;John Kelly;Michael O'Kennedy;Miche\u00e1l Martin;Patrick Hillery;Peter Barry;Ray Burke",
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;foreign economic aid;foreign military aid",
        "Cofog 1": "Defence;General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 138,
        "Name": "Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Eala\u00edon, Sp\u00f3irt agus Turas\u00f3ireachta",
        "From": "2002-06-19",
        "To": "2010-05-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. 309\/2002; S.I. No. 178\/2010",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "John O'Donoghue;Martin Cullen;Mary Hanafin;S\u00e9amus Brennan",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 139,
        "Name": "Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs ",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Gn\u00f3tha\u00ed Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta ",
        "From": "2002-06-19",
        "To": "2010-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 308\/2002; S.I. No. 215\/2010",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "\u00c9amon \u00d3 Cu\u00edv;Pat Carey",
        "Cofog 2": "community development;cultural services;housing and community amenities NEC;social exclusion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities;Recreation, culture and religion;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 140,
        "Name": "Department of Social and Family Affairs",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Gn\u00f3tha\u00ed S\u00f3isialacha agus Teaghlaigh ",
        "From": "2002-06-20",
        "To": "2010-05-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.welfare.ie\/; S.I. No. 310\/2002; S.I. No. 186\/2010",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "\u00c9amon \u00d3 Cu\u00edv;Martin Cullen;Mary Coughlan;Mary Hanafin;S\u00e9amus Brennan",
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;housing;old age;sickness and disability;social protection NEC;survivors;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 141,
        "Name": "Department of Defence ",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Cosanta",
        "From": "1924-06",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Ministers and Secretaries Act, 1924; http:\/\/www.defence.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Defence",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Alan Shatter;Brendan Daly;Brian Cowen;Brian Lenihan (Sr.);Charles Haughey;David Andrews;Desmond FitzGerald;Enda Kenny;Frank Aiken;Gerald Bartley;Hugh Coveney;James Gibbons;James Tully;Jeremiah Cronin;John Wilson;Kevin Boland;Liam Cosgrave;Michael Hilliard;Michael Noonan;Michael Smith;Oliver Flanagan;Oscar Traynor;Paddy O'Toole;P\u00e1draig Faulkner;Patrick Cooney;Patrick Donegan;Patrick Power;Peter Hughes;Robert Molloy;Se\u00e1n Barrett;Se\u00e1n Mac Eoin;Sylvester Barrett;Thomas O'Higgins;Tony Killeen;Vincent Brady;William O'Dea;William T Cosgrave",
        "Cofog 2": "civil defence;defence NEC;foreign military aid;military defence",
        "Cofog 1": "Defence",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 142,
        "Name": "Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Comhshaoil, Oidhreachta agus Rialtais \u00c1iti\u00fail",
        "From": "2003-06-10",
        "To": "2011-05-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.environ.ie\/; S.I. No. 233\/2003; S.I. No. 193\/2011",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection;Housing and Community Amenities;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Dick Roche;John Gormley;Martin Cullen",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;environmental protection NEC;housing and community amenities NEC;housing development;pollution abatement;protection of biodiversity and landscape;waste management;waste water management",
        "Cofog 1": "Environmental protection;Housing and community amenities;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 143,
        "Name": "Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Cumars\u00e1ide, Fuinnimh agus Acmhainn\u00ed N\u00e1d\u00fartha",
        "From": "2007-10-20",
        "To": "2016-07-23",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.dcenr.gov.ie\/; Creation: S.I. No. 706 of 2007, Termination: S.I. No. 421 of 2016",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications;Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Alex White;Eamon Ryan;Pat Carey;Pat Rabbitte",
        "Cofog 2": "communication;fuel and energy;mining, manufacturing and construction",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 144,
        "Name": "Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Talmha\u0131\u00b4ochta, Iascaigh agus Bia ",
        "From": "2007-10-20",
        "To": "2011-10-17",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 705\/2007; S.I. No. 455\/2011",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Brendan Smith;John Browne;Mary Coughlan;Simon Coveney;Tony Killeen;Trevor Sergeant",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 145,
        "Name": "Department of Education and Science",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Oideachais agus Eola\u00edochta",
        "From": "1997-10-01",
        "To": "2010-05-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.education.ie\/; S.I. No. 430\/1997; S.I. No. 184\/2010",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Barry Andrews;Batt O'Keeffe;Conor Lenihan;Jimmy Devins;John Moloney;Mary Coughlan;Mary Hanafin;Michael Woods;Miche\u00e1l Martin;Noel Dempsey;Sean Haughey",
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;post-secondary non-tertiary education;pre-primary and primary education;Research and Development (Education);secondary education;subsidiary services to education;tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 147,
        "Name": "Office of the Ombudsman",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1983-07-07",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Legislation created the office in 1980; the first Ombudsman took up office in 1984 following passing of I.R. Uimh. 424\/1983 \u2014 An tOrd\u00fa um an Acht Ombudsman, 1980 (An L\u00e1 Ceaptha), 1983.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/ombudsman.gov.ie\/en\/; The Ombudsman Act 1980; I.R. Uimh. 424\/1983 \u2014 An tOrd\u00fa um an Acht Ombudsman, 1980 (An L\u00e1 Ceaptha), 1983.",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 148,
        "Name": "Irish National Accreditation Board",
        "Alternate names": "National Accreditation Board",
        "From": "1995-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Orginally an autonomous division of Forf\u00e1s, became a Committee of the Health and Safety Authority under the Industrial Development (Forf\u00e1s Dissolution) Act 2014.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.inab.ie\/; Industrial Development Act, 1993; Report of the Laboratory of the Dublin Region Public Analyst for the years 1995 and 1996, Eastern Health Board; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 465 - 09 May, 1996 Private Members' Business. - National Standards Authority of Ireland Bill, 1996: Second Stage (Resumed); S.I. No. 294\/1999; Industrial Development (Forf\u00e1s Dissolution) Act 2014",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services;Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 149,
        "Name": "President's Award",
        "Alternate names": "Gaisce Gradam an Uachtarain",
        "From": "1985-03-28",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Gaisce or \u2018great achievement\u2019 is a self-development programme for young people between the ages of 15-25 and has been in existence since 1985.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.gaisce.ie\/; Finance Act, 1985 (Section 16)",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreation, culture and religion NEC;recreational and sporting services;religious and other community services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 150,
        "Name": "Dental Council",
        "Alternate names": "An Chomhairle Fiacl\u00f3ireachta",
        "From": "1985-11-13",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.dentalcouncil.ie\/; The Dentists Act 1985",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;hospital services;medical products, appliances and equipment;outpatient services;public health services;Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 151,
        "Name": "Combat Poverty Agency",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1986-09-15",
        "To": "2009-06-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; The Combat Poverty Agency Act 1986; S.I. No. 308\/1986; Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2008",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 152,
        "Name": "Health Research Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord Taighde Sl\u00e1inte",
        "From": "1986-08-14",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Amalgamation of the Medico-Social Research Board and the Medical Research Council of Ireland",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.hrb.ie\/; S.I. No.279\/1986; S.I. No.452\/1986; S.I. No.115\/2002; S.I. No.205\/2002",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 153,
        "Name": "National Statistics Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord N\u00e1isiunta Staitistic\u00ed",
        "From": "1986-02-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Was initially set up on a non-statutory basis in 1986; and was established on a statutory basis in 1994",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.nsb.ie\/; The Statistics Act 1993",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body; Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "basic research;general public services NEC;general services;Research and Development (GPS)",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 154,
        "Name": "Dublin Bus",
        "Alternate names": "Bus \u00c1tha Cliath",
        "From": "1987-02-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Prior to 1987, didn't exist as a separate subsidiary company, but as a part of CI\u00c9. In 1987 was given a new status: an operating subsidiary company with CI\u00c9 as a holding company",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.dublinbus.ie\/; The Transport (Re-organization of C\u00f3ras Iompair \u00c9ireann) Act 1986",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 155,
        "Name": "Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann",
        "Alternate names": "Irish Rail",
        "From": "1987-02-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Prior to 1987, didn't exist as a separate subsidiary company, but as a part of the CI\u00c9. In 1987 was given a new status: an operating subsidiary company with the CI\u00c9 as a holding company\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.irishrail.ie\/; The Transport (Re-organization of C\u00f3ras Iompair \u00c9ireann) Act 1986",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 156,
        "Name": "Bus \u00c9ireann",
        "Alternate names": "Irish Bus",
        "From": "1987-02-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Prior to 1987, didn't exist as a separate subsidiary company, but as a part of the CI\u00c9. In 1987 was given a new status: an operating subsidiary company with the CI\u00c9 as a holding company",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.buseireann.ie\/; The Transport (Re-organization of C\u00f3ras Iompair \u00c9ireann) Act 1986",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 157,
        "Name": "Valuation Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": "An Bhinse Luach\u00e1la",
        "From": "1988-07-22",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.valuationtribunal.ie\/; The Valuation Act 1988; Valuation Act 2001; S.I. No. 191\/1988",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 158,
        "Name": "Foras \u00c1iseanna Saothair",
        "Alternate names": "F\u00c1S;National Training and Employment Authority",
        "From": "1988-01-01",
        "To": "2013-10-27",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.fas.ie\/; Labour Services Act 1987; Further Education and Training Act 2013; http:\/\u200b\/\u200bwww.solas.ie\/\u200b",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 159,
        "Name": "An Chomhairle Oili\u00fana",
        "Alternate names": "AnCO;Industrial Training Authority",
        "From": "1967-05-15",
        "To": "1988-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merge w\/ Youth Employment Agency and National Manpower Service into FAS ",
        "Source": "Industrial Training Act 1967, S.I. No. 117\/1967; Labour Services Act 1987",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 162,
        "Name": "Youth Employment Agency",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1982-01-27",
        "To": "1988-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merge with AnCO and National Manpower Service into FAS",
        "Source": "Youth Employment Agency Act, 1981; S.I. No. 16\/1982; Labour Services Act 1987; S.I. No. 248\/1987",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Employment",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 163,
        "Name": "National Archives",
        "Alternate names": "An Cartlann N\u00e1isi\u00fanta na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "1988-06-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Took over the functions previously performed by the State Paper Office (1702) and the Public Record Office of Ireland (1867)",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.nationalarchives.ie\/; The National Archives Act 1986",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 164,
        "Name": "C\u00f3ras Beostoic agus Feola ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1979-10-01",
        "To": "1994-12-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Created from dissolution of C\u00f3ras Beostoic agus Feola Teoranta in 1979; Death by merge to form An Bord Bia 1994",
        "Source": "C\u00f3ras Beostoic agus Feola Act 1979; An Bord Bia Act 1994",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 165,
        "Name": "Department of Posts and Telegraphs",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Poist agus Telegrafa",
        "From": "1924-06",
        "To": "1984-01-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "abolished by the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1983",
        "Source": "Ministers and Secretaries Act, 1924; Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1983\r\n",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Albert Reynolds;Conor Cruise O'Brien;Ernest Blythe;Erskine Childers;Gerald Boland;Gerard Collins;James Everett;James Walsh;Jim Mitchell;John Ormonde;John Wilson;Joseph Brennan;Joseph Connolly;Michael Hilliard;Michael Keyes;Neil Blaney;Oscar Traynor;P\u00e1draig Faulkner;Patrick Cooney;Patrick Lalor;Patrick Little;Thomas Derrig",
        "Cofog 2": "communication",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 166,
        "Name": "Department of Supplies",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Sol\u00e1thairt\u00ed",
        "From": "1939-09-08",
        "To": "1945-08-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Functions transferred to Minister of Industry and Commerce",
        "Source": "Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1939; Minister for Supplies (Transfer of Functions) Act, 1945; S.I. No. 171\/1945",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Se\u00e1n Lemass",
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 167,
        "Name": "Teagasc",
        "Alternate names": "Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority",
        "From": "1988-09-08",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Took over the functions previously performed by the Agricultural Institute (An Foras Taluntais), An Chomhairle Oili\u00fana Talmha\u00edochta, and local committees of agriculture",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.teagasc.ie\/; Agriculture (Research, Training and Advice) Act 1988",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Carlow ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 168,
        "Name": "Coillte Teoranta",
        "Alternate names": "Irish Forestry Board Ltd",
        "From": "1989-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.coillte.ie\/; The Forestry Act 1988; S.I. No. 367\/1988",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Wicklow ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 169,
        "Name": "Milk Quota Appeals Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1990-03",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 481 - 14 October, 1997--Written Answers. - Milk Quota Appeals Tribunal; www.agriculture.gov.ie\/farmingsectors\/dairy\/milkquotas\/milkquotaappealstribunal\/",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 170,
        "Name": "Health and Safety Authority",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2005-09-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the 'National Authority for Occupational Health and Safety' (est. in 1989); renamed as 'Health and Safety Authority of Ireland' in 2005 (See Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005)",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.hsa.ie\/; Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts 1989 and 2005",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 171,
        "Name": "Office of the Data Protection Commissioners",
        "Alternate names": "an Coimisin\u00e9ir Cosanta Sonra\u00ed",
        "From": "1989-01-09",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.dataprotection.ie\/; Data Protection Act 1988 and Data Protection Amendment Act 2003",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": "Assistant Secretary",
        "Counties": "Dublin ;Laois ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 172,
        "Name": "Medico-Social Research Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1965-04-15",
        "To": "1986-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merged with Medical Research Council of Ireland in 1986 to form the Health Research Board",
        "Source": "Health (Corporate Bodies) Act 1961; S.I. No. 80\/1965; S.I. No. 169\/1974; S.I. No.279\/1986; S.I. No. 450\/1986; S.I. No. 452\/1986; http:\/\/www.hrb.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 173,
        "Name": "Medical Research Council of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1937-01-26",
        "To": "1986-10-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Dissolved to form Medical Research Board, which merged with Medico-Social Research Board into Health Research Board",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 371\/1986; S.I. No. 451 & 452\/1986; http:\/\/www.hrb.ie\/; FitzGerald, 1963; IPA Yearbook",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 175,
        "Name": "Integrate Ireland Language and Training Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": "Refugee Language Support Unit",
        "From": "1999-03-30",
        "To": "2008-08-08",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "At first, established in 1999 as the Refugee Language Support Unit (RLSU), a two-year pilot project under the aegis of the Centre for Language and Communication Studies (CLCS), Trinity College Dublin. In September 2001 the RSLU became Integrate Ireland Language and Training Ltd. (IILT)\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20050308182828\/www.iilt.ie\/AboutUs.asp; 'Refugee Language Support Unit Launched' Trinity College Press Release, 30 March 1999.",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level;subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 176,
        "Name": "Pensions Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord Pinsean",
        "From": "1990-12-21",
        "To": "2014-03-07",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Became the Pensions Authority in 2014",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.pensionsauthority.ie\/; Pensions Act 1990; Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013; S.I. No. 103\/2014",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "old age",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 178,
        "Name": "Environmental Information Service",
        "Alternate names": "Enfo",
        "From": "1990-09",
        "To": "2009-09-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Office and Information Centre closed in 2009, website maintained by the Library Council",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.enfo.ie\/; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 647 - 13 February, 2008--Written Answers. - Departmental Bodies",
        "Functions": "Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "environmental protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Environmental protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 179,
        "Name": "Irish Museum of Modern Art",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1991-05-25",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.modernart.ie\/; National Cultural Institutions Act, 1997",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreation, culture and religion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 180,
        "Name": "National Treasury Management Agency",
        "Alternate names": "New Economy and Recovery Authority (NewEra);NTMA",
        "From": "1990-12-03",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "In Feb 2010, NTMA took over from Dept of Finance responsibility for its shareholdings in credit instituions supported by State as a result of banking inquiry, and related functions dealing with restructuirng of banking sector to avoid any perception of political interference. The NTMA was restructured under the National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Act 2014, granting the NTMA new functions relating to State bodies and assets and proposals for investment (whereby NTMA operates under the title \u2018New Economy and Recovery Authority (or \u201cNewERA\u201d)\u2019, and transferring functions of the National Development Finance Agency to NTMA. The Act also provided for the dissolution of the National Pensions Reserve Fund (to be replaced by the Irish Strategic Investment Fund).",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.ntma.ie\/; National Treasury Management Act 1990; S.I. No. 276\/1990",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public debt transactions",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 181,
        "Name": "Competition Authority",
        "Alternate names": "an t\u00dadar\u00e1is Ioma\u00edochta",
        "From": "1991-10-01",
        "To": "2014-10-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Took over functions of Restrictive Practices Commission in 1991. First established as a statutory non-departmental body but was converted to statutory corporation in 2002 (by the Competition Act 2002). Merged with the National Consumer Agency in 2014 to create the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.tca.ie\/; Irish Takeover Panel Act 1997; S.I. No. 249\/1991; Competition Acts 1991, 2002, 2006; Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation; Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 182,
        "Name": "Discovery Programme Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": "An Cl\u00e1r Fionnachtana ",
        "From": "1991-05-11",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Was initially set up through a personal initiative of the then Taoiseach Charles Haughey; it is a company limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital and is now funded by the Heritage Council ",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.discoveryprogramme.ie\/; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 437 - 15 December, 1993--Written Answers. - Discovery Programme",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreation, culture and religion NEC;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 183,
        "Name": "Fulbright Commission Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Ireland-United States Commission for Educational Exchange",
        "From": "1992-02-03",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "An Bord Scol\u00e1ireachta\u00ed C\u00f3malairte,  established in 1957 by means of the Scholarship Exchange (Ireland and the United States of America) Act, 1957, was replaced under the Educational Exchange (Ireland and the United States of America) Act, 1991.",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.fulbright.ie\/; Scholarship Exchange (Ireland and the United States of America) Act, 1957; the Educational Exchange (Ireland and the United States of America) Act, 1991; S.I. No. 354\/1991.",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;education not definable by level;Research and Development (Education);subsidiary services to education;tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 184,
        "Name": "Labour Relations Commission",
        "Alternate names": "An Coimisi\u00fan um Chaidreamh Oibreachais",
        "From": "1991-01-21",
        "To": "2015-10-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Created following recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry on Industrial Relations (CIR) (established in 1978). Merged into Workplace Relations Commission in October 2015.\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.lrc.ie\/; Industrial Relations Act 1990; S.I. No. 7\/1991",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 185,
        "Name": "Marine Institute",
        "Alternate names": "Foras na Mara",
        "From": "1992-10-30",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Prior to 1991: The Salmon Research Trust of Ireland was established in 1955; on the 1st of January 1990 the Salmon Research Agency took charge of the facilities on behalf of the Minister for the Marine; the Fisheries Research Centre, Abbotstown became part of the Marine Institute in January 1997; in July 1999 the Salmon Research Agency was transferred to the Marine Institute",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.marine.ie\/; The Marine Institute Act 1991; S.I. No. 316\/1992",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Galway ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting;economic affairs NEC;protection of biodiversity and landscape;Research and Development (Economic affairs);Research and Development (Environmental Protection)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Environmental protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 186,
        "Name": "Salmon Research Agency",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1990-01-01",
        "To": "1999-07-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Originally Salmon Research Trust of Ireland, became Salmon Research Agency 1990; Absorbed into Marine Institute July 1999",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.marine.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Mayo ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 187,
        "Name": "National Cancer Registry",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1991-02-04",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.ncri.ie\/; S.I. No. 19\/1991; S.I. No. 293\/1996",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Cork ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 188,
        "Name": "Temple Bar Cultural Trust",
        "Alternate names": "Taisce Chult\u00fartha Bharra Temple",
        "From": "1990-10-24",
        "To": "2014-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Dissolved, in April 2013 the Board of the Temple Bar Cultural Trust requested that Dublin City Council (the Shareholder) begin the process of winding down the Trust and for the council to take over the responsibilities, functions and assets of the Trust.\r\n",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.templebar.ie\/; www.discoverireland.ie\/Arts-Culture-Heritage\/temple-bar-cultural-trust-and-temple-bar-cultural-information-centre\/31040; www.irishtimes.com\/culture\/council-assumes-full-control-of-temple-bar-cultural-trust-1.1712075",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreation, culture and religion NEC;recreational and sporting services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 189,
        "Name": "Building Regulations Advisory Body",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1991-12-04",
        "To": "2012-06-13",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Was re-appointed for a five-year term in January 2002 by S.I. No.2\/2002. The Minister appointed the final BRAB on 14th June 2007 for a period of 5 years, expiring on 13th June 2012. BRAB was subsumed into the Department.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.environ.ie\/en\/DevelopmentandHousing\/BuildingStandards\/BRAB\/; Building Control Act 1990; S.I. No.2\/2002; www.oireachtas.ie\/en\/debates\/question\/2013-01-16\/840; www.kildarestreet.com\/wrans\/?id=2017-05-09a.576",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing and community amenities NEC;housing development;Research and Development (Housing)",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 190,
        "Name": "Environmental Protection Agency",
        "Alternate names": "An Ghn\u00edomhaireacht um Chaomhn\u00fa Comhshaoil",
        "From": "1993-07-26",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.epa.ie\/; Environmental Agency Protection Act 1992; S.I. No. 213\/1993; Waste Management Act 1996; Protection of the Environment Act 2003 ",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Wexford ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "environmental protection NEC;pollution abatement;protection of biodiversity and landscape;Research and Development (Environmental Protection);waste management;waste water management",
        "Cofog 1": "Environmental protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 191,
        "Name": "Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "An Institi\u00faid \u00c9ireannach um Chosaint Raideola\u00edoch",
        "From": "1992-04-01",
        "To": "2014-07-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "RPI absorbed into EPA",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.rpii.ie\/; Radiological Protection Act 1991; Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014",
        "Functions": "Information Providing;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 192,
        "Name": "National Council for Forest Research and Development",
        "Alternate names": "COFORD",
        "From": "1993-04-15",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merged back into Dept in 2009 but still an entity within it",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 588 - 06 July, 2004--Written Answers. - Departmental Bodies; http:\/\/www.coford.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality); Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 193,
        "Name": "International Education Board of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1993",
        "To": "2009-11-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "ceased trading on 30th November 2009 and its main functions transferred to Enterprise Ireland",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.educationireland.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;education not definable by level;Research and Development (Education);subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 194,
        "Name": "Irish Horse Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1993-10-30",
        "To": "2008-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Absorbed into Horse Sport Ireland as the Breeding Sub-Board of Horse Sport Ireland.",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.irishsporthorse.com\/; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 613 - 25 January, 2006--Written Answers. - Irish Horse Board; 'Equestrian: Kennedy slams IHB plans for merger' Parkes, L., Irish Independent, 4 June 2008; 'Walsh launches new Horse Board' Irish Independent, 1 November 1993.",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Kildare ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreational and sporting services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 195,
        "Name": "L\u00e9argas",
        "Alternate names": "The Exchange Bureau",
        "From": "1993-10-28",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "L\u00e9argas manage international and national exchange programmes in education, youth and community work, and vocational education and training",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.leargas.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 196,
        "Name": "National Economic and Social Development Office",
        "Alternate names": "NESDO",
        "From": "2007-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "In 2006 the following non-statutory bodies were dissolved and ncorporated into NESDO: National Economic and Social Council (NESC), the National Economic and Social Forum (NESF), and the National Centre for Partnership and Performance (NCPP)",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.nesdo.ie\/; National Economic and Social Development Act 2006",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "basic research;general public services NEC;Research and Development (GPS)",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 197,
        "Name": "National Economic and Social Forum",
        "Alternate names": "an F\u00f3ram N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Eacnama\u00edoch agus S\u00f3isialach;NESF",
        "From": "1993-06-23",
        "To": "2010-03-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Was assigned new roles in 1997 (monitoring the national policy process) and in 2003 (to convene public consultations on public policy issues). Is part of the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) est. in January 2007. Absorbed into National Economic and Social Council",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; National Economic and Social Development Act 2006; National Economic and Social Forum and National Centre for Partnership and Performance Dissolution Order 2010",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body; Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "basic research;Research and Development (Economic affairs);Research and Development (GPS)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 198,
        "Name": "National Economic and Social Council",
        "Alternate names": "An Chomhairle N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Eacnama\u00edoch agus S\u00f3isialach;NESC",
        "From": "1973-11-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Is part of the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) est. in January 2007",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.nesc.ie\/; National Economic and Social Development Act 2006",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body; Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": "Assistant Secretary",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "basic research;Research and Development (Economic affairs);Research and Development (GPS)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 199,
        "Name": "National Centre for Partnership and Performance",
        "Alternate names": "An tIonad N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Comhph\u00e1irt\u00edochta agus Feidhm\u00edochta;NCPP",
        "From": "2001-10-22",
        "To": "2010-04-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "On 1 January 2007 was placed on a statutory footing as part of the new National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO)",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; National Economic and Social Development Act 2006; S.I. No 140\/2010; Taoiseach's Address at the Launch of the National Centre for Partnership and Performance, 22\/10\/2001",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body; Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 210,
        "Name": "Office for Social Inclusion",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2002-12",
        "To": "2009-07",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Absorbed into the Dept. of Social and Family Affairs as the Social Inclusion Division",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.socialinclusion.ie\/; http:\/\/www.welfare.ie\/; DSFA Annual Reports 2004-2007; National Action Plan against Poverty and Social Exclusion: 2003\u20132005; Social Inclusion Division Strategic Plan 2009 -2011 ",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "social exclusion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 218,
        "Name": "Bord Bia",
        "Alternate names": "Irish Food Board",
        "From": "1994-12-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "1 July 2004: Responsibility for the development of the horticultural industry in Ireland, which rested with the former Bord Glas, was integrated into Bord Bia.  \r\n\r\n1 June 2009: \r\nThe responsibility for seafood promotion in domestic and international markets was transferred from BIM (Bord Iascaigh Mharaigh) to Bord Bia.  \r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.bordbia.ie\/; An Bord Bia Act 1994 and amendment acts: 1995, 1996, 2004",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 219,
        "Name": "Bord Glas",
        "Alternate names": "The Horticultural Development Board",
        "From": "1990-03-22",
        "To": "2004-07-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Absorbed into Bord Bia in 2004",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.bordbia.ie\/; Bord Glas Act, 1990; An Bord Bia (Amendment) Act 2004",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 220,
        "Name": "Forf\u00e1s",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1994-01-01",
        "To": "2014-07-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Body through which powers were delegated to IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and Science Foundation Ireland (2003). Took over functions of Industrial Development Authority and Eolas. Absorbed into Dept of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in 2014.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.forfas.ie\/; Industrial Development Acts 1993-2003; Industrial Development (Forf\u00e1s Dissolution) Act 2014; S.I. No. 304\/2014",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 221,
        "Name": "Irish Aviation Authority",
        "Alternate names": "\u00dadar\u00e1s Eitl\u00edochta na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "1994-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.iaa.ie\/; Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 222,
        "Name": "National Milk Agency",
        "Alternate names": "an Ghn\u00edomhaireacht N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Bainne",
        "From": "1994-12-30",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Prior to 1994: existed as Milk Boards (1936-1993)",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.nationalmilkagency.ie\/; The Milk (Regulation of Supply) Act 1994; S.I. No. 409\/1994",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 223,
        "Name": "National Roads Authority",
        "Alternate names": "An t\u00dadar\u00e1s urn B\u00f3ithre N\u00e1isi\u00fanta",
        "From": "1993-12-23",
        "To": "2015-08-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Dissolved, merged into Transport Infrastructure Ireland",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.nra.ie\/; Roads Act 1993; S.I. No. 407\/1993; Roads Act 2015; S.I. No. 297 of 2015",
        "Functions": "Contracting",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 224,
        "Name": "Dublin Transportation Office",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1995-11-09",
        "To": "2009-12-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Legislation to replace Dublin Transport Office with Dublin Transport Authority (Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008) enacted on same day as legislation to rename Dublin Transport Authority as National Transport Authority (Public Transport Regulation Act 2009)",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; The Dublin Transportation Office (Establishment ) Order: S.I. No. 289\/1995; S.I. No. 474\/2009",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 225,
        "Name": "Irish Medicines Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1996-01-01",
        "To": "2014-07-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by the Health Products Regulatory Authority in July 2014",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.imb.ie\/; Irish Medicine Board Act 1995; www.hpra.ie; Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; S.I. No. 205\/2014",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;medical products, appliances and equipment;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 226,
        "Name": "Irish Goods Council",
        "Alternate names": "Forbairt",
        "From": "1978-08-25",
        "To": "1991-09-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merge with the Irish Export Board to form Irish Trade Board 1991",
        "Source": "Trade and Marketing Promotion Act 1991; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 337 - 02 July, 1982--Written Answers. - Non-Commercial State Bodies",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 227,
        "Name": "Irish Export Board",
        "Alternate names": "C\u00f3ras Tr\u00e1cht\u00e1la",
        "From": "1959-09-01",
        "To": "1991-09-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced C\u00f3ras Tr\u00e1cht\u00e1la Teoranta (Limited Company); Merge with the Irish Goods Council to form Irish Trade Board 1991",
        "Source": "Export Promotion Act, 1959; Trade and Marketing Promotion Act 1991\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 228,
        "Name": "Irish Trade Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord Tr\u00e1cht\u00e1la",
        "From": "1991-09-01",
        "To": "1998-07-22",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Now part of Enterprise Ireland-merge with Forbairt",
        "Source": "Trade and Marketing Promotion Act 1991; Industrial Development (Enterprise Ireland) Act 1998",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 229,
        "Name": "Judicial Appointments Advisory Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1995",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Courts and Court Officers Act 1995; http:\/\/www.jaab.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 230,
        "Name": "National Centre for Guidence in Education",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1995-06",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "National Centre for Guidance in Education aims to develop and support quality guidance provision in the education sector as part of lifelong learning in accordance with national and international best practice",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.ncge.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;education not definable by level;Research and Development (Education);subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 231,
        "Name": "National Oil Reserves Agency",
        "Alternate names": "An Ghn\u00edomhaireacht Ch\u00faltaca Ola N\u00e1isi\u00fanta",
        "From": "1995-02-22",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Established in 1995 as a subsidiary of the Irish National Petroleum Corporation Limited (INPC, est. in 1979). In 2007 established as state agency under the aegis of the Dept. of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Irish National Petroleum Corporation Limited Act 2001; National Oil Reserves Agency Act 2007; http:\/\/www.nora.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee; Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 232,
        "Name": "Heritage Council",
        "Alternate names": "An Chomairle Oidhreachta",
        "From": "1995-07-10",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.heritagecouncil.ie\/; Heritage Act 1995",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Kilkenny ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreation, culture and religion NEC;recreational and sporting services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 233,
        "Name": "Commission on School Accommodation",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1996-03-01",
        "To": "2011-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; \r\nWritten answers, Thursday, 6 May 2010--\r\nDepartment of Education and Science-School Accommodation; Written answers\r\nWednesday, 22 June 2011, Department of Education and Skills - Schools Recognition; Written answers, Tuesday, 25 October 2011, Department of Education and Skills, Departmental Agencies\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level;post-secondary non-tertiary education;pre-primary and primary education;secondary education;subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 234,
        "Name": "Consultative Council on Hepatitis C",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1996-11-26",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; S.I. No. 339\/1996; http:\/\/www.consultativecouncilonhepc.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;hospital services;medical products, appliances and equipment;outpatient services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 235,
        "Name": "Criminal Assets Bureau",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1996-10-15",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.garda.ie\/cab.html; Criminal Assets Bureau Act 1996",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services;Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC;police services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services;Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 236,
        "Name": "Department of Communications",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Cumars\u00e1ide",
        "From": "1984-01-02",
        "To": "1991-02-08",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Incorporated Transport and Posts and Telegraphs. Functions transferred to Department of Marine and Department of Tourism and Transport, 1987, and Department of Tourism, Transport and Communications in 1991.",
        "Source": "Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1983; S.I. No. 91\/1987; S.I. No. 92\/1987; S.I. No. 26\/1991",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Jim Mitchell",
        "Cofog 2": "communication",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 237,
        "Name": "Department of Transport (I)",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Iompair",
        "From": "1980-01-25",
        "To": "1984-01-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 11\/1980; Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1983",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Albert Reynolds;Jim Mitchell;John Wilson;Patrick Cooney",
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 238,
        "Name": "Department of Labour ",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Saothair",
        "From": "1966-07-12",
        "To": "1993-01-21",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1966; S.I. No. 162\/1966; S.I. No. 20\/1993",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment;Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Bertie Ahern;Brian Cowen;Gemma Hussey;Gene Fitzgerald;Joseph Brennan;Liam Kavanagh;Mervyn Taylor;Michael O'Kennedy;Michael O'Leary;Patrick Hillery;Ruairi Quinn;Thomas Nolan",
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;public order and safety NEC;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Public order and safety;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 239,
        "Name": "Judicial Studies Institute",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1996",
        "To": "2011-01-25",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by the Committee for Judicial\r\nStudies",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Court and Court Officers Act 1995; http:\/\/www.aji.ie\/supports\/judicial_education",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC;Research and Development (Public order)",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 240,
        "Name": "NDP\/CSF Evaluation Unit",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1996",
        "To": "2006-06",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by Central Expenditure Evaluation Unit in Dept. of Finance (Later Dept. of Public Expenditure and Reform)",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/publicspendingcode.per.gov.ie\/about-us\/; Written Answers - Departmental Expenditure. Wednesday, 28 June 2006, D\u00e1il Eireann Debate Vol. 622 No. 78; Written Answers - Departmental Expenditure. Wednesday, 7 February 2007, D\u00e1il Eireann Debate Vol. 631 No. 1",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 241,
        "Name": "Port of Cork Company",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-03-03",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.portofcork.ie\/; Harbours Act 1996; S.I. 95\/1997",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Cork ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 242,
        "Name": "Port of Waterford Company",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-06-16",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.portofwaterford.com\/; Harbours Act 1996; S.I. No. 253\/1997",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Waterford ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 243,
        "Name": "Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner",
        "Alternate names": "Oifig an Choimisin\u00e9ara Iarratais do Dh\u00eddeanaithe",
        "From": "2000-01-20",
        "To": "2016-12-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by the International Protection Office",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.orac.ie\/; Refugee Act 1996; S.I. No. 8\/2000; www.ipo.gov.ie; International Protection Act 2015; S.I. No. 661\/2016 - International Protection Act 2015 (Establishment Day) Order 2016",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services;Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services;Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 244,
        "Name": "Office of the Appeal Commissioners",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1968-03-26",
        "To": "2016-03-21",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Special Commissioners, replaced by the Tax Appeals Commission. ",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.appealcommissioners.ie\/; Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1968; Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997; Finance (Tax Appeals) Act 2015; S.I. No. 111\/2016\r\n",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 245,
        "Name": "Drogheda Port Company",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-03-03",
        "To": "2017-10-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Prior to 1997 existed as Drogheda Harbour Commissioners for about 200 years. Under the Harbours Act 2015, Drogheda Port Company was dissolved in October 2017 and transferred in its entirity to Louth County Council.\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.droghedaport.ie\/; Harbours Act 1996; S.I. No 95\/1997; S.I. No. 238\/2004; Harbours Act 2015; S.I. No. 424\/2017",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Louth ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 246,
        "Name": "Dublin Dockland Development Authority",
        "Alternate names": "\u00dadar\u00e1s Forbartha Dugthailte Bhaile \u00c1tha Cliath",
        "From": "1997-05-01",
        "To": "2016-03-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Dissolved ",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.dublindocklands.ie\/; Dublin Docklands Development Authority Act 1997; Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Act 2015; S.I. No. 113\/2016",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "community development;economic affairs NEC;housing and community amenities NEC;housing development;Research and Development (Economic affairs);Research and Development (Housing)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 247,
        "Name": "Dublin Port Company",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-03-03",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The port of Dublin dates back to 1707, and was managed by the Dublin Port and Docks Board from 1867. It was corporatised to become Dublin Port Company in 1997",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; www.dublinport.ie\/; Harbours Act 1996;\r\nS.I. Nos. 95 & 98\/1997",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 248,
        "Name": "D\u00fan Laoghaire Harbour Company",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-03-03",
        "To": "2018-10-03",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Under the Harbours Act 2015, D\u00fan Laoghaire Harbour Company was dissolved in October 2018 and transferred in its entirity to D\u00fan Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.dlharbour.ie\/; Harbours Act 1996; S.I. No. 95\/1997; S.I. No.188\/1997; Harbours Act 2015; S.I. No. 391\/2018 ",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 249,
        "Name": "Expert Group on Future Skills Needs",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.skillsireland.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 250,
        "Name": "Office of the Information Commissioner",
        "Alternate names": "Oifig an Choimisin\u00e9ara Faisn\u00e9ise",
        "From": "1997-04-21",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.oic.gov.ie\/en\/; Freedom of Information Act 1997 and FOI (Amendment) Act 2003",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 251,
        "Name": "Irish Takeover Panel",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-04-29",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.irishtakeoverpanel.ie\/; Irish Takeover Panel Act 1997",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 252,
        "Name": "National Council on Ageing and Older People",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-03-19",
        "To": "2009-09-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Council was established in succession to the National Council for the Elderly (1990-1997) and the National Council for the Aged (1981-1990)",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.ncaop.ie\/; S.I. No. 120\/1997; Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "old age",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 253,
        "Name": "National Standards Authority of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "NSAI;\u00dadar\u00e1s um Chaighde\u00e1in N\u00e1isi\u00fanta na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "1997-04-14",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.nsai.ie\/; National Standards Authority of Ireland Act 1996",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 254,
        "Name": "National Competitiveness Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-05",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.competitiveness.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "basic research;economic affairs NEC;general public services NEC;general services;Research and Development (Economic affairs);Research and Development (GPS)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 255,
        "Name": "Women's Health Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-06-24",
        "To": "2009-10-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "On 1st October 2009, the Women's Health Council was subsumed into the Department of Health and Children.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; S.I. No. 278\/1997; Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 256,
        "Name": "Aquaculture Licence Appeals Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1998-06-17",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.alab.ie\/; Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry;Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ;Laois ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 257,
        "Name": "An Chomhairle um Oideachais Gaeltachta agus Gaelscola\u00edochta",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2002-03",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "COGG was founded to establish a structure to cater for the educational needs of Gaeltacht schools and of Gaelscoileanna. COGG's role relates to both primary and post-primary education.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.cogg.ie\/; Education Act 1998",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;Research and Development (Education);subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 258,
        "Name": "Department of Education (I)",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Oideachais",
        "From": "1924-06",
        "To": "1997-09-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Renamed the Department of Education and Science",
        "Source": "S.I. 430\/1997; Coakley & Gallagher 2005; Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Brian Lenihan (Sr.);Charles Haughey;Donagh O'Malley;\u00c9amon de Valera;Eoin MacNeill;Gemma Hussey;George Colley;Gerard Brady;Jack Lynch;John Boland;John O'Sullivan;John Wilson;Martin O'Donoghue;Mary O'Rourke;Michael Smith;Miche\u00e1l Martin;Niamh Bhreathnach;Noel Davern;P\u00e1draig Faulkner;Patrick Cooney;Patrick Hillery;Peter Barry;Richard Burke;Richard Mulcahy;S\u00e9amus Brennan;Se\u00e1n Moylan;Se\u00e1n O'Kelly;Thomas Derrig",
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;education not definable by level;pre-primary and primary education;secondary education;subsidiary services to education;tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 259,
        "Name": "Department of Social Welfare",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Leasa Sh\u00f3isialaigh",
        "From": "1947-01-22",
        "To": "1997-07-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "MINISTERS AND SECRETARIES (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1946; S.I. No. 307\/1997; http:\/\/www.welfare.ie\/\r\n",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Barry Desmond;Brendan Corish;Brendan Daly;Charles Haughey;Charlie McCreevey;Eileen Desmond;Gemma Hussey;James Ryan;Joseph Brennan;Kevin Boland;Michael Woods;Patrick Smyth;Proinsias De Rossa;Se\u00e1n MacEntee;William Norton",
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;housing;old age;sickness and disability;social protection NEC;survivors;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 260,
        "Name": "Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Gn\u00f3tha\u00ed S\u00f3isialacha Pobail agus Teaghlaigh",
        "From": "1997-07-12",
        "To": "2002-06-19",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 307\/1997; S.I. No. 310 of 2002; http:\/\/www.welfare.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Dermot Ahern",
        "Cofog 2": "community development;family and children;housing;old age;sickness and disability;social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC;survivors;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 261,
        "Name": "Department of Transport and Power",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Iompair agus Cumhachta",
        "From": "1959-07-27",
        "To": "1977-09-23",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1959; S.I. No. 305\/1977",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Brian Lenihan (Sr.);Erskine Childers;Michael O'Kennedy;P\u00e1draig Faulkner;Peter Barry;Thomas Fitzpatrick",
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy;transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 262,
        "Name": "Department of Tourism and Transport (I)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Turas\u00f3ireachta agus Iompair",
        "From": "1977-09-24",
        "To": "1980-01-24",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Tourism policy responsibility transferred to Industry, Commerce and Tourism in 1980",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 305\/1977; S.I. No. 11\/1980",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion;Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "George Colley;P\u00e1draig Faulkner",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreational and sporting services;transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 263,
        "Name": "Department of External Affairs",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Gn\u00f3thai Eachtracha",
        "From": "1924-06",
        "To": "1971-03-03",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Became Department of Foreign Affairs",
        "Source": "Ministers and Secretaries Act, 1924; S.I. 158\/1971; Coakley & Gallagher 2005",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "International Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Desmond FitzGerald;\u00c9amon de Valera;Frank Aiken;Kevin O'Higgins;Liam Cosgrave;Patrick Hillery;Patrick McGilligan;Se\u00e1n MacBride;William Cosgrave",
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;foreign economic aid",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 264,
        "Name": "Department of Justice (I)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Dl\u00ed agus Cirt",
        "From": "1924-06",
        "To": "1997-07-08",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "MINISTERS AND SECRETARIES ACT, 1924; S.I. No. 298\/1997; Coakley and Gallagher 2005",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Alan Dukes;Brian Lenihan (Sr.);Charles Haughey;Daniel Morrissey;Desmond O'Malley;Gerald Boland;Gerard Collins;James Everett;James FitzGerald-Kenney;James Geoghegan;Jim Mitchell;John O'Donoghue;Kevin O'Higgins;M\u00e1ire Geoghegan-Quinn;Michael Moran;Michael Noonan;Nora Owen;Oscar Traynor;P\u00e1draig Flynn;Patrick Cooney;Patrick Ruttledge;Ray Burke;Se\u00e1n Doherty;Se\u00e1n Lemass;Se\u00e1n Mac Eoin;William Cosgrave",
        "Cofog 2": "law courts;police services;prisons",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 265,
        "Name": "Department of Equality and Law Reform",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Comhionannais agus Athch\u00f3irithe Dl\u00ed",
        "From": "1993-01-21",
        "To": "1997-07-08",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 20\/1993; S.I. No. 297\/1997",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "John O'Donoghue;M\u00e1ire Geoghegan-Quinn;Mervyn Taylor",
        "Cofog 2": "law courts;social exclusion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 266,
        "Name": "Department of Agriculture and Food  (III)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Talmha\u00edochta agus Bia",
        "From": "2002-06-19",
        "To": "2007-10-20",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Rural Development units ceded in 2002; Fisheries added in 2007 ",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 306\/2002; S.I. No. 705\/2007; http:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.ie\/; DAFF Annual Reports 2003-2007",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Brendan Smith;Joe Walsh;John Browne;Mary Coughlan;Mary Wallace;Trevor Sergeant",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 267,
        "Name": "Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Talmha\u00edochta, Bia agus Forbartha Tuaithe",
        "From": "1999-09-27",
        "To": "2002-06-19",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Rural Development units added, then ceded",
        "Source": "S.I. 307\/1999; S.I. No. 306\/2002; http:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.ie\/; DAFRD Annual Reports 1999-2001",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry;Enterprise and Economic Development;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Joe Walsh",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;social exclusion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 268,
        "Name": "Department of Agriculture and Food (II)",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Talmha\u00edochta agus Bia",
        "From": "1997-07-12",
        "To": "1999-09-26",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "SI 302\/1997; SI 307\/1999; IPA Administration Journal 2007, Vol. 55 No.1",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Joe Walsh",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 269,
        "Name": "Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1993-01-21",
        "To": "1997-07-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. 11\/1993; S.I. 302\/1997; IPA Administration Journal 2007, Vol. 55 No.1",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": "Ivan Yates;Joe Walsh",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 270,
        "Name": "Department of Agriculture and Food (I)",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Talmha\u00edochta agus Bia",
        "From": "1987-03-31",
        "To": "1993-01-20",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 97\/1987; S.I. No. 11\/1993",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Joe Walsh;Michael O'Kennedy;Michael Woods",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 271,
        "Name": "Department of Agriculture (II)",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Talmhaiochta",
        "From": "1977-02-09",
        "To": "1987-03-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 31\/1977; S.I. No. 97\/1987",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Alan Dukes;Austin Deasy;Brian Lenihan (Sr.);James Gibbons;Mark Clinton;Michael O'Kennedy;Ray MacSharry",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 272,
        "Name": "Department of Agriculture and Fisheries",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Talmhaiochta agus Iascaigh",
        "From": "1965-07-06",
        "To": "1977-02-08",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 146\/1965; S.I. No. 31\/1977",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Charles Haughey;James Gibbons;Mark Clinton;Neil Blaney",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 273,
        "Name": "Department of Agriculture (I)",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Talmha\u00edochta",
        "From": "1928-09-01",
        "To": "1965-07-05",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Land Commission transferred to Department of Fisheries to form Department of Lands and Fisheries",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1928; S.I. No. 60\/1928; S.I. No. 146\/1965",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Charles Haughey;Frank Aiken;James Dillon;James Ryan;Patrick Hogan;Patrick Smith;Se\u00e1n Moylan;Thomas Walsh",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 274,
        "Name": "Department of Lands and Agriculture",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Tailte agus Talmha\u00edochta",
        "From": "1924-06",
        "To": "1928-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Land Commission transferred to Department of Fisheries in 1928 to form Department of Lands and Fisheries",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; Ministers and Secretaries Act, 1924; Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1928",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 275,
        "Name": "Department of Tourism, Sport and Recreation",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Turaso\u00edreachta, Spo\u00edrt agus \u00c1ineasa",
        "From": "1997-07-12",
        "To": "2002-06-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Formerly Department of Tourism and Trade; Arts Policy added to form Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism in 2002",
        "Source": "S.I. 304\/1997; S.I. 309\/2002; IPA Administration Journal 2007, Vol. 55 No. 1",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "James McDaid",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 276,
        "Name": "Department of Tourism and Trade",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Turasoireachta agus Tr\u00e1d\u00e1la",
        "From": "1993-01-20",
        "To": "1997-07-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 16\/1993; S.I. No. 304\/1997; IPA Administration Journal 2007, Vol. 55 No. 1",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Charlie McCreevey;Enda Kenny;James McDaid",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 277,
        "Name": "Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Cumars\u00e1ide, Mara agus Acmhainn\u00ed Nad\u00fartha",
        "From": "2002-06-19",
        "To": "2007-10-20",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 307 of 2002; S.I. No. 706 of 2007; http:\/\/www.dcenr.gov.ie\/; IPA Administration Journal 2007, Vol. 55 No. 1",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry;Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Dermot Ahern;Noel Dempsey",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting;communication;fuel and energy",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 278,
        "Name": "Department of Marine and Natural Resources",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn na Mara agus Acmhainn\u00ed Nad\u00fartha",
        "From": "1997-07-12",
        "To": "2002-06-19",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 301\/1997; S.I. No. 307\/2002; http:\/\/www.dcenr.gov.ie\/; IPA Administration Journal 2007, Vol. 55 No. 1",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Frank Fahey;Michael Woods",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting;fuel and energy;mining, manufacturing and construction",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 279,
        "Name": "Department of the Marine",
        "Alternate names": "Roinn na Mara",
        "From": "1987-03-19",
        "To": "1997-07-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 82\/1987; S.I. No. 301\/1997; IPA Administration Journal 2007, Vol. 55 No. 1",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry;Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Brendan Daly;David Andrews;Hugh Coveney;John Wilson;Michael Woods;Se\u00e1n Barrett",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 280,
        "Name": "Department of Tourism, Fisheries, and Forestry",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Turas\u00f3ireachta, Iascaigh agus Foraoiseachta",
        "From": "1986-02-19",
        "To": "1987-03-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Tourism policy area added from Industry, Trade, Commerce, and Tourism in 1986 (S.I. No. 42\/1986). It was moved again in 1987 to the Department of Tourism and Transport (S.I. No. 95\/1987)",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 40\/1986; S.I. No. 42\/1986; S.I. No. 82\/1987; S.I. No. 95\/1987",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Brendan Daly;Liam Kavanagh;Paddy O'Toole",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting;cultural services;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 281,
        "Name": "Department of Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Iascaigh agus Foraoiseachta",
        "From": "1978-07-15",
        "To": "1986-02-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 195\/1978; S.I. No. 40\/1986",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Brendan Daly;Brian Lenihan (Sr.);Liam Kavanagh;Paddy O'Toole;Patrick Power;Thomas Fitzpatrick",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 282,
        "Name": "Department of Fisheries (II)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Iascaigh",
        "From": "1977-02-09",
        "To": "1978-07-14",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 29\/1977; S.I. No. 195\/1978",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Brian Lenihan (Sr.);Patrick Donegan",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 283,
        "Name": "Department of Lands",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Tailte",
        "From": "1934-04-01",
        "To": "1977-02-08",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 40\/1934; S.I. No. 29\/1977",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Erskine Childers;Frank Aiken;Gerald Boland;Joseph Blowick;Joseph Connolly;Michael Moran;P\u00e1draig Faulkner;Patrick Donegan;Se\u00e1n Flanagan;Se\u00e1n Moylan;Thomas Derrig;Thomas Fitzpatrick",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 284,
        "Name": "Department of Lands and Fisheries",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Tailte agus Iascaigh",
        "From": "1928-09-01",
        "To": "1934-04-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Lands Commission transferred from Department of Lands and Agriculture in 1928",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1928; S.I. No. 40\/1934",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Fion\u00e1n Lynch;Joseph Connolly;Patrick Ruttledge",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 285,
        "Name": "Department of Fisheries (I)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Iascaigh ",
        "From": "1924-06",
        "To": "1928-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; Ministers and Secretaries Act, 1924; Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1928",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Fion\u00e1n Lynch",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 286,
        "Name": "Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht, and the Islands",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Eala\u00edon, Oidhreachta, Gaeltachta agus Oile\u00e1n",
        "From": "1997-07-12",
        "To": "2002-06-19",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "IPA Administration Journal 2007, Vol. 55 No. 1; S.I. No. 306\/1997; S.I. No. 308\/2002",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "S\u00edle De Valera",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreation, culture and religion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 287,
        "Name": "Department of Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Eala\u00edon, Cult\u00fair agus Gaeltachta",
        "From": "1993-01-20",
        "To": "1997-07-12",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. 22\/1993; S.I. No. 306\/1997; IPA Administration Journal 2007, Vol. 55 No. 1",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Bertie Ahern;Michael Higgins;S\u00edle De Valera",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreation, culture and religion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 288,
        "Name": "Department of the Gaeltacht",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn na Gaeltachta",
        "From": "1956-07-02",
        "To": "1993-01-19",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "MINISTERS AND SECRETARIES (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1956; S.I. 22\/1993; IPA Administration Journal 2007, Vol. 55 No. 1",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Charles Haughey;Denis Gallagher;George Colley;Gerald Bartley;Jack Lynch;John Wilson;M\u00e1ire Geoghegan-Quinn;Michael Higgins;Michael Moran;Paddy O'Toole;P\u00e1draig Faulkner;Patrick Lindsay;Richard Mulcahy;Thomas O'Donnell",
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services;cultural services;recreation, culture and religion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 289,
        "Name": "Department of Enterprise and Employment",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Fiontar agus Fosta\u00edochta",
        "From": "1993-01-20",
        "To": "1997-07-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 19\/1993; S.I. No. 305\/1997",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment;Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Charlie McCreevey;Mary Harney;Richard Bruton;Ruairi Quinn",
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 290,
        "Name": "Department of Industry and Commerce (II)",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Tionscail agus Tr\u00e1cht\u00e1la",
        "From": "1986-02-19",
        "To": "1993-01-19",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 41\/1986; S.I. No. 19\/1993",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Albert Reynolds;Bertie Ahern;Desmond O'Malley;Michael Noonan;P\u00e1draig Flynn;Ray Burke;Ruairi Quinn",
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 291,
        "Name": "Department of Industry, Trade, Commerce and Tourism",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Tionscail, Tr\u00e1d\u00e1la, Tr\u00e1cht\u00e1la agus Turas\u00f3ireachta",
        "From": "1983-12-17",
        "To": "1986-02-19",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Responsibility for industry transferred from Dept of Industry and Energy in 1983 ",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 384\/1983; S.I. No. 41\/1986",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "John Bruton;Michael Noonan",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;recreation, culture and religion NEC;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 292,
        "Name": "Department of Trade, Commerce and Tourism",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Tr\u00e1d\u00e1la, Tr\u00e1cht\u00e1la agus Turas\u00f3ireachta",
        "From": "1981-08-21",
        "To": "1983-12-16",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 290\/1981; S.I. No. 384\/1983",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Desmond O'Malley;Frank Cluskey;Garret FitzGerald;John Bruton;John Kelly;P\u00e1draig Flynn",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 293,
        "Name": "Department of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Tionscail, Tr\u00e1cht\u00e1la agus Turas\u00f3ireachta",
        "From": "1980-01-23",
        "To": "1981-08-20",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Responsibility for tourism transferred from Department of Tourism and Transport (S.I. No. 8\/1980)",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 10\/1980; S.I. No. 290 of 1981",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Desmond O'Malley;John Kelly",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;mining, manufacturing and construction;other industries;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 294,
        "Name": "Department of Industry, Commerce and Energy",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Tionscail, Tr\u00e1cht\u00e1la agus Fuinnimh",
        "From": "1977-09-23",
        "To": "1980-01-22",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Responsibility for energy transferred to Department of Energy (formerly Department of Economic Planning) S.I. No. 9\/1980",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 306\/1977; S.I. No. 10\/1980",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Desmond O'Malley",
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;fuel and energy;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 295,
        "Name": "Department of Industry and Commerce (I)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Tionscail agus Tr\u00e1cht\u00e1la",
        "From": "1924-06",
        "To": "1977-09-22",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; Ministers and Secretaries Act, 1924; S.I. No. 306\/1977",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment;Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Daniel Morrissey;Desmond O'Malley;George Colley;Jack Lynch;Justin Keating;Patrick Hillery;Patrick Lalor;Patrick McGilligan;Se\u00e1n Lemass;Se\u00e1n MacEntee;Thomas O'Higgins;William Norton",
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 296,
        "Name": "Department of Health (I)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Sl\u00e1inte",
        "From": "1947-01-22",
        "To": "1997-07-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1946; S.I. No. 308\/1997",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Barry Desmond;Brendan Corish;Brendan Howlin;Brian Cowen;Charles Haughey;Donagh O'Malley;Eileen Desmond;Erskine Childers;James Ryan;John Boland;John Costello;John O'Connell;Mary O'Rourke;Michael Noonan;Michael Woods;Noel Browne;Rory O'Hanlon;Sean Flanaghan;Se\u00e1n MacEntee;Thomas O'Higgins",
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;hospital services;medical products, appliances and equipment;outpatient services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 297,
        "Name": "Department of the President of the Executive Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1924-06",
        "To": "1937-07",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Renamed with adoption of Constitution",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; Ministers and Secretaries Act, 1924; Constitution (Consequential Provisions) Act, 1937",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "\u00c9amon de Valera;William T Cosgrave",
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 298,
        "Name": "Department of the Environment and Local Government",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Comhshaoil agus Rialtais \u00c1iti\u00fail",
        "From": "1997-07-22",
        "To": "2003-06-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 322\/1997; S.I. No. 233 of 2003; Coakley & Gallagher 2005",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection;Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Noel Dempsey",
        "Cofog 2": "environmental protection NEC;housing and community amenities NEC;housing development;pollution abatement;protection of biodiversity and landscape;waste management;waste water management",
        "Cofog 1": "Environmental protection;Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 299,
        "Name": "Department of the Environment",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Comhshaoil",
        "From": "1977-08-17",
        "To": "1997-07-21",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 269\/1977; S.I. No. 322\/1997; Coakley & Gallagher 2005",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection;Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Brendan Howlin;Dick Spring;John Boland;John Wilson;Liam Kavanagh;Michael Smith;Noel Dempsey;P\u00e1draig Flynn;Peter Barry;Ray Burke;Rory O'Hanlon;Sylvester Barrett",
        "Cofog 2": "environmental protection NEC;housing and community amenities NEC;housing development;pollution abatement;protection of biodiversity and landscape;waste management;waste water management",
        "Cofog 1": "Environmental protection;Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 300,
        "Name": "Department of Local Government ",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Rialtais \u00c1iti\u00fail",
        "From": "1947-01-22",
        "To": "1977-08-16",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.environ.ie\/; Coakley & Gallagher 2005; No. 16\/1947; S.I. No. 269\/1977",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "James Tully;Kevin Boland;Michael Keyes;Neil Blaney;Patrick O'Donnell;Patrick Smith;Robert Molloy;Se\u00e1n MacEntee;Sylvester Barrett;Timothy Murphy;William Norton",
        "Cofog 2": "community development;housing and community amenities NEC;housing development;street lighting",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 301,
        "Name": "Department of Local Government and Public Health",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Rialtais \u00c1iti\u00fail agus Sl\u00e1inte Poibl\u00ed",
        "From": "1924-06",
        "To": "1947-01-22",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Health and Welfare functions lost to new departments in 1947",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.environ.ie\/; Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924; S.I. No. 16\/1947",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health;Housing and Community Amenities;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "\u00c9amon de Valera;Patrick Ruttledge;Richard Mulcahy;Seamus Bourke;Se\u00e1n MacEntee;Se\u00e1n O'Kelly",
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;hospital services;housing and community amenities NEC;public health services;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Health;Housing and community amenities;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 302,
        "Name": "Department of Public Enterprise",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Fiontar Poibl\u00ed",
        "From": "1997-07-12",
        "To": "2002-06-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 299\/1997; S.I. No. 305\/2002; http:\/\/www.transport.ie\/; IPA Administration Journal 2007, Vol. 55 No. 1",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications;Enterprise and Economic Development;Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Mary O'Rourke",
        "Cofog 2": "communication;economic affairs NEC;fuel and energy;transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 303,
        "Name": "Department of Transport, Energy and Communications",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Iompair, Fuinnimh agus Cumarsaide",
        "From": "1993-01-22",
        "To": "1997-07-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 17\/1993; S.I. No. 299\/1997; http:\/\/www.transport.ie\/; IPA Administration Journal 2007, Vol. 55 No. 1",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications;Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Alan Dukes;Brian Cowen;Michael Lowry",
        "Cofog 2": "communication;fuel and energy;transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 304,
        "Name": "Department of Tourism, Transport and Communications",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Turas\u00f3ireachta, Iompair agus Cumarsaide",
        "From": "1991-02-07",
        "To": "1993-01-22",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.transport.ie\/; IPA Administration Journal 2007, Vol. 55 No. 1; S.I. No. 25\/1991; S.I. No. 17\/1993",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications;Recreation, Culture, Religion;Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Charlie McCreevey;Maire Geoghegan-Quinn;S\u00e9amus Brennan",
        "Cofog 2": "communication;cultural services;recreational and sporting services;transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 305,
        "Name": "Department of Tourism and Transport (II)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Turasoireachta agus Iompair",
        "From": "1987-03-20",
        "To": "1991-02-06",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. 83\/1987; S.I. 25\/1991; http:\/\/www.transport.ie\/; IPA Administration Journal 2007, Vol. 55 No. 1",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion;Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "John Wilson;S\u00e9amus Brennan",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreational and sporting services;transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 306,
        "Name": "Department of the Public Service",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn na Seirbh\u00edse Poibl\u00ed",
        "From": "1973-11-01",
        "To": "1987-03-19",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Functions transferred to Department of Finance ",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1973; S.I. No. 83\/1987",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Gene Fitzgerald;George Colley;John Boland;John Bruton;Liam Kavanagh;Michael O'Kennedy;Ray MacSharry;Richard Ryan;Ruairi Quinn",
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 307,
        "Name": "Department of Energy (II)",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Fuinnimh",
        "From": "1983-12-17",
        "To": "1993-01-19",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 385\/1983; S.I. No. 16\/1993",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Albert Reynolds;Bobby Molloy;Brian Cowen;Dick Spring;Michael Noonan;Michael Smith;Ray Burke",
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 308,
        "Name": "Department of Industry and Energy",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Tionscail agus Fuinnimh",
        "From": "1981-08-21",
        "To": "1983-12-16",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 289\/1981; S.I. No. 385\/1983",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Albert Reynolds;Dick Spring;John Bruton;Michael O'Leary",
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;mining, manufacturing and construction;other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 309,
        "Name": "Department of Energy (I)",
        "Alternate names": "an Roinn Fuinnimh",
        "From": "1980-01-21",
        "To": "1981-08-20",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; S.I. No. 12\/1980; S.I. No. 289\/1981",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "George Colley;Michael O'Kennedy;Michael O'Leary",
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 310,
        "Name": "Department of Economic Planning and Development",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Plean\u00e1la agus Forbartha Eacnama\u00edochta",
        "From": "1977-12-13",
        "To": "1980-01-20",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Functions transferred to Department of Finance, 1980",
        "Source": "Coakley & Gallagher 2005; Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1977; S.I. No. 12\/1980",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Martin O'Donoghue;Michael O'Kennedy",
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 311,
        "Name": "Galway Harbour Company",
        "Alternate names": "Port of Galway",
        "From": "1997-03-03",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; www.galwayharbour.com\/; Harbours Act 1996; www.theportofgalway.ie\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Galway ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;other industries;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 312,
        "Name": "Local Government Management Services Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord um Seirbh\u00eds\u00ed Bainist\u00edochta Rialtais Aiti\u00fail",
        "From": "1997-01-01",
        "To": "2012-08-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; www.lgmsb.ie\/; S.I. No.410\/1996; S.I. No. 289\/2012; Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2012; S.I. No. 287\/2012",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 313,
        "Name": "New Ross Port Company",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-03-03",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.transport.ie\/; Harbours Act 1996; S.I. No. 95\/1997",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Wexford ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 315,
        "Name": "Designated Areas Appeals Advisory Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1998",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "https:\/\/www.npws.ie\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/daaab-guidelines.pdf; Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government Statement of Strategy 2008-2010; Written answers, Wednesday, 29 January 2014 - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Special Protection Areas Appeals",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "environmental protection NEC;Research and Development (Environmental Protection)",
        "Cofog 1": "Environmental protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 316,
        "Name": "Enterprise Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1998-07-23",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Created from Forbairt (1994-secession from IDA) and and An Bord Tr\u00e1cht\u00e1la; A Subsidiary Body of Forf\u00e1s until dissolution of Forf\u00e1s in 2014",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; www.enterprise-ireland.com\/; Industrial Development (Enterprise Ireland) Act 1998; S.I. No.252\/1998; S.I. No.127\/1999; Industrial Development (Forf\u00e1s Dissolution) Act 2014; S.I. No. 304\/2014",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 317,
        "Name": "ERDF and Cohesion Fund Financial Control Unit",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1998",
        "To": "2006-06",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.ndp.ie\/; ERDF and Cohesion Fund Financial Control Unit Annual Reports 1999-2006; D\u00e1il debates, Wednesday, 29 January 2014 - Industrial Development (Forf\u00e1s Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed)",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Offaly ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 318,
        "Name": "Food Safety Authority of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "\u00dadar\u00e1s S\u00e1bh\u00e1ilteachta Bia na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "1998-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; www.fsai.ie\/; Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;public health services;Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 319,
        "Name": "Loughs Agency",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1998",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "It is an agency of the Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission (FCILC)",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.loughs-agency.org\/; North\/South Co-operation (Implementation Bodies) (NI) Order 1999; the British-Irish Agreement Acts 1999 and 2002; the Foyle Fisheries Act (NI) 1952 (as amended) and the Foyle Fisheries Act 1952 (as amended)",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Derry ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 320,
        "Name": "National Centre for Technology in Education",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1998-03",
        "To": "2011-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "No Board existed for the NCTE in 2011. Since September 2011, the NCTE is within the remit of Dublin West Education Centre alongside the Department\u2019s largest support service, the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST). ",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.ncte.ie\/; Written Answers - Departmental Agencies, Wednesday, 21 March 2012, D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann Debate Vol. 758 No. 7 ",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;education not definable by level;Research and Development (Education);subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 321,
        "Name": "National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1998",
        "To": "2008-12-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Closed due to budgetary cutbacks",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.nccri.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Soc protection);social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 322,
        "Name": "National Council for Curriculum and Assessment",
        "Alternate names": "An Chomhairle N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Curaclaim agus Meas\u00fanachta",
        "From": "1987-12-08",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Put on statutory footing by Education Act 1998",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.ncca.ie\/; Written Answers - National Council for Curriculum and Assessment.\r\nTuesday, 8 April 1997, D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann Debate, Vol. 477 No. 2; Education Act 1998; S.I. No. 470\/1999\r\n",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body; Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;Research and Development (Education);subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 323,
        "Name": "National Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1998-11-20",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Housing (Traveller Accomodation) Act 1998; S.I. No. 448\/1998",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 324,
        "Name": "Referendum Commission",
        "Alternate names": "An Coimisi\u00fan Reifrinn",
        "From": "1998-03-02",
        "To": "2023-02-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Under the Referendum Act 2001 lost its function to put the arguments for and against referendum proposals. Main function at the moment: to explain the subject matter of referendum proposals, to promote public awareness and to encourage the electorate to vote at the poll. Replaced by the Electoral Commission ",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Referendum Act 1998; Referendum (Amendment) Act 2001; http:\/\/www.refcom.ie\/; Electoral Reform Act 2022 (No. 30 of 2022); S.I. No. 32\/2023",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 325,
        "Name": "An Foras Teanga",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1999-12-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Also known as North\/South Language Body. Is comprised of two agencies: Ulster-Scots Agency and Foras na Gaeilge, each of which has its own board, whose members together constitute the board of the An Foras Teanga",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.anforasteanga.ie\/; the British-Irish Agreement Act 1999; the North-South Co-operation (Implementation Bodies) Northern Ireland Order 1999",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;education NEC;education not definable by level;recreation, culture and religion NEC;recreational and sporting services;religious and other community services;Research and Development (Education);Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 326,
        "Name": "Comhar - National Sustainable Development Partnership",
        "Alternate names": "Comhar - Sustainable Development Council (SDC)",
        "From": "1999-02-26",
        "To": "2012-01-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Absorbed into NESC in January 2012",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.nesc.ie\/ ",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "environmental protection NEC;Research and Development (Environmental Protection)",
        "Cofog 1": "Environmental protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 327,
        "Name": "Commission for Regulation of Utilities",
        "Alternate names": "An Coimisi\u00fan um Rial\u00e1il F\u00f3ntais;An Coimisi\u00fan um Rial\u00e1il Fuinnimh;Commission for Energy Regulation",
        "From": "2002-04-30",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Commission for Electricity Regulation. \r\nNamed the Commission for Energy Regulation until 2017. ",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.cer.ie\/; Gas (Interim) (Regulation) Act, 2002; S.I. No. 146\/2002; Energy Act 2016; S.I. No. 397\/2017",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 328,
        "Name": "Courts Service",
        "Alternate names": "an tSeirbh\u00eds Ch\u00fairteanna",
        "From": "1999-11-09",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.courts.ie\/; Courts Service Act, 1998; S.I. No. 349\/1999",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": "Secretary General",
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 329,
        "Name": "Equality Authority",
        "Alternate names": "An t\u00dadar\u00e1s Comhionannais",
        "From": "1999-10-18",
        "To": "2014-11-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Employment Equality Agency which was set up in 1977 under the Employment Equality Act 1977. Merged with the Irish Human Rights Commission in 2014 to create the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.equality.ie\/; The Employment Equality Act 1998; the Equal Status Act 2000; www.ihrec.ie; Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014; S.I. No. 450\/2014",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment",
        "Ranks": "Assistant Secretary",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 330,
        "Name": "Equality Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": "Office of the Director of Equality Investigations",
        "From": "1999-10-18",
        "To": "2015-10-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Also known as the Office of the Director of Equality Investigations--name changed to Equality Tribunal by the Equality Act 2004 (section 30). Merged with the National Employment Rights Authority, Labour Relations Commission, Rights Commissioners Service and the Employment Appeals Tribunalin 2015 to create the Workplace Relations Commission.",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.equalitytribunal.ie\/; Employment Equality Act 1998; Equal Status Act 2000; Equality Act 2004;\r\nWorkplace Relations Act 2015; S.I. No. 412\/2015 - Workplace Relations Act 2015 (Establishment Day) Order 2015",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": "Assistant Secretary",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC;social exclusion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 332,
        "Name": "Foras na Gaeilge",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1999-12-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.gaeilge.ie\/; the British-Irish Agreement Act 1999; the North-South Co-operation (Implementation Bodies) Northern Ireland Order 1999",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services;cultural services;education NEC;education not definable by level;recreation, culture and religion NEC;religious and other community services;Research and Development (Education);Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 333,
        "Name": "Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1999-12-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.northsouthministerialcouncil.org\/index\/north-south-bodies\/foyle_carlingford-and-irish-lights.htm; North\/South Co-operation (Implementation Bodies) (NI) Order 1999; and the British-Irish Agreement Acts 1999 and 2002",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 334,
        "Name": "Institute of Public Health in Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1999-11-22",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "CRO lists creation date as 01\/10\/2002",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.publichealth.ie\/; Press release Dept of Health & Children (22\/11\/99)",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 335,
        "Name": "InterTradeIreland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1999-12-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.intertradeireland.com\/; British-Irish Agreement Act 1999",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Down ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 336,
        "Name": "Irish Sports Council",
        "Alternate names": "Comhairle Sp\u00f3irt na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "1999-07-01",
        "To": "2015-10-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Dissolved, merged into Sport Ireland",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.irishsportscouncil.ie\/; Irish Sports Council Act 1999; S.I. No. 173\/1999; Sport Ireland Act 2015; S.I. No. 415\/2015",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors);Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreation, culture and religion NEC;recreational and sporting services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 337,
        "Name": "Irish Water Safety Association (II)",
        "Alternate names": "An Cumann Sabh\u00e1ilteacht Uisce",
        "From": "1999-11-26",
        "To": "2006-06-26",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Prior to 1999: Water Safety Ireland (1945-1998); the Irish Water Safety Association (1971-1987) - was amalgamated with fire and road safety under the auspices of the National Safety Council. In 1998 the Government decided to re-establish Water Safety as a singular organization. In 2006 was replaced by Irish Water Safety",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.iws.ie\/; S.I. No.361\/1999; S.I.  No. 389 of 2006",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Galway ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 338,
        "Name": "National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1999-11-01",
        "To": "2012-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; S.I. No. 376\/1999; Nurses and Midwives Act 2011; S.I. No. 715\/2011",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;hospital services;outpatient services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 339,
        "Name": "National Crime Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1999-09-01",
        "To": "2008-10-14",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The NCC ceased operations on 14 October 2008 as a result of a Government decision to rationalise State Agencies in the context of Budget 2009",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.irlgov.ie\/crimecouncil\/ ",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "police services;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 340,
        "Name": "National Educational Psychological Service Agency",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1999-09-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "NEPS psychologists work with both primary and post-primary schools and are concerned with learning, behaviour, social and emotional development. Each psychologist is assigned to a group of schools.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Seanad \u00c9ireann - Volume 164 - 05 December, 2000--Adjournment Matter. - Psychological Service; https:\/\/www.education.ie\/en\/Schools-Colleges\/Services\/National-Educational-Psychological-Service-NEPS-\/NEPS-Home-Page.html",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "pre-primary and primary education;secondary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 341,
        "Name": "National Salmon Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2000-03-21",
        "To": "2010-07-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "1999 Fisheries (Amendment) Act; SI 80\/2000; Inland Fisheries Act 2010",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 342,
        "Name": "North\/South Ministerial Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1999-03-08",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; British-Irish Agreement Act 1999; http:\/\/www.northsouthministerialcouncil.org\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Armagh ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;general public services NEC;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 344,
        "Name": "Safe Food - Food Safety Promotion Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1999-12-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.safefoodonline.com\/; British-Irish Agreement Act 1999; the North-South Co-operation (Implementation Bodies) Northern Ireland Order 1999",
        "Functions": "Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 345,
        "Name": "Special European Union Programmes Body (SEUPB)",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1999-12-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.seupb.org\/; the British-Irish Agreement Act 1999; the North-South Co-operation (Implementation Bodies) Northern Ireland Order 1999",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;general public services NEC;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 346,
        "Name": "Tha Boord O Ulst\u00e9r-Scotch",
        "Alternate names": "Ulster Scots Agency",
        "From": "1999-12-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.ulsterscotsagency.com\/; the British-Irish Agreement Act 1999; the North-South Co-operation (Implementation Bodies) Northern Ireland Order 1999",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;education NEC;education not definable by level;recreation, culture and religion NEC;recreational and sporting services;Research and Development (Education);Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 347,
        "Name": "Tourism Ireland Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2000-12-11",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.tourismireland.com\/; Belfast Agreement of Good Friday 1998; CRO",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreation, culture and religion NEC;recreational and sporting services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 348,
        "Name": "Waterways Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Uiscebheala\u00ed \u00c9ireann",
        "From": "1999-12-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.waterwaysireland.org\/; the British-Irish Agreement Act 1999",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion;Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Fermanagh ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "communication;economic affairs NEC;recreational and sporting services;transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 349,
        "Name": "Western Development Commission",
        "Alternate names": "Coimisi\u00fan Forbartha an Iarthair",
        "From": "1999-02-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Was established on a non-statutory basis in 1997 and became a statutory body in January 1999 on the basis of the Western Development Commission Act 1998",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.wdc.ie\/; Western Development Commission Act 1998; S.I. No.9\/1999",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Roscommon ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 350,
        "Name": "Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences",
        "Alternate names": "IRCHSS",
        "From": "2000",
        "To": "2012-03-29",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/research.ie\/; Written answers, Tuesday, 13 May 2014, Department of Education and Skills -Departmental Bodies Data",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;Research and Development (Education);subsidiary services to education;tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 351,
        "Name": "National Advisory Committee on Drugs",
        "Alternate names": "National Advisory Committee on Drugs and Alcohol",
        "From": "2000-07-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "During 2000-2002 acted under the auspices of the Dept. of Tourism, Sport and Recreation. Also established on a non-statutory basis iniatially for a three year period starting with 2000; and then extended to 2008 ",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.nacd.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 352,
        "Name": "National Disability Authority",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2000-06-12",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.nda.ie\/; National Disability Authority Act 1999; S.I. No. 162\/2000",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "sickness and disability",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 353,
        "Name": "Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2000-04-10",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the National Ambulance Advisory Council",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.phecit.ie\/; S.I. No.108\/2000; S.I. No. 109\/2000; S.I. No.575\/2004; S.I. No. 510\/2005",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Kildare ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;outpatient services;public health services;sickness and disability;social protection NEC;survivors",
        "Cofog 1": "Health;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 354,
        "Name": "Refugee Appeals Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2000-10-04",
        "To": "2016-12-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by the International Protection Appeals Tribunal",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.refappeal.ie\/; 1951 Geneva Convention on the status of refugees; Refugee Act 1996; www.protectionappeals.ie; International Protection Act 2015; S.I. No. 661\/2016 - International Protection Act 2015 (Establishment Day) Order 2016",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 355,
        "Name": "Science Foundation Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Fond\u00faireacht Eola\u00edochta \u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2003-07-25",
        "To": "2024-08-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Was established in 2000 as a sub-board of Forf\u00e1s. In 2003 was established on a statutory basis. It was folded into Taighde \u00c9ireann on 1 August 2024.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.sfi.ie\/; Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) Act 2003",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "basic research;education NEC;education not definable by level;Research and Development (Education);subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 356,
        "Name": "Shannon Foynes Port Company",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2000-09-18",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Was formed by the amalgamation of Shannon Estuary Ports and Foynes Port Company under the Harbours Act 2000. Shannon Estuary Ports was established by the Harbours Act 1996 from the former Limerick Harbour Commissioners. Foynes Port Company was est. by the Harbours act 1996 from the former Foynes Harbour Trustees",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.sfpc.ie\/; Harbours Act 2000; S.I. 283\/2000",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Limerick ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "other industries;transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 357,
        "Name": "Broadcasting Commission of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Coimisi\u00fan Craolach\u00e1in na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2001-09-01",
        "To": "2009-10-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Prior to 2001, existed under the name of the Independent Radio and Television Commission (IRTC)  est. in 1988. Merged with BCC in 2009 to form Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.bai.ie\/; Radio and Television Act 1988; the Broadcasting Act 2001; the Broadcasting (Funding) Act 2003; Broadcasting Act 2009",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "communication",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 358,
        "Name": "Commission for Aviation Regulation",
        "Alternate names": "An Coimisi\u00fan um Rial\u00e1il Eitl\u00edochta",
        "From": "2001-02-27",
        "To": "2023-05-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Commission for Aviation Regulation was dissolved and its functions transferred to the Irish Aviation Authority on 1 May 2023",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.aviationreg.ie\/; Aviation Regulation Act 2001; S.I. No. 219\/2023",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 359,
        "Name": "Company Law Review Group",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2001-07-09",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Was accorded statutory advisory status by Part 7 of the Company Law Enforcement Act 2001 and operates on a two-yearly cycles",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.clrg.org\/; Company Law Enforcement Act 2001",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 360,
        "Name": "Crisis Pregnancy Agency",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2001-10-02",
        "To": "2010-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Absorbed into HSE as HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.crisispregnancy.ie\/; S.I. No. 446\/2001; Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009; S.I. No. 543\/2009",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 362,
        "Name": "Further Education and Training Awards Council",
        "Alternate names": "FETAC",
        "From": "2001-06-11",
        "To": "2012-11-06",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Is responisble for making awards previously made by BIM, F\u00e1ilte Ireland (CERT), F\u00c1S, NCVA and Teagasc; will merge with HETAC and NQAI after 2008 budget",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.fetac.ie\/; Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999; Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012; S.I. No. 436\/2012; http:\/\u200b\/\u200bwww.qualificationsandquality.ie\/\u200b",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;education not definable by level;subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 363,
        "Name": "Health Insurance Authority",
        "Alternate names": "An t\u00dadar\u00e1s \u00c1rachas Sl\u00e1inte",
        "From": "2001-02-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.hia.ie\/; the Health Insurance Act 1994; the Health Insurance (Amendment) Act 2001; the Health Insurance (Amendment) Act 2003",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 364,
        "Name": "Higher Education and Training Awards Council ",
        "Alternate names": "HETAC",
        "From": "2001-06-11",
        "To": "2012-11-06",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "It is a successor body to the National Council for Educational Awards (NCEA) which was established in 1979",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.hetac.ie\/; Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999; Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012; S.I. No. 436\/2012; http:\/\u200b\/\u200bwww.qualificationsandquality.ie\/\u200b",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 365,
        "Name": "Horse Racing Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "R\u00e1sa\u00edocht Capall \u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2001-12-18",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Succeeded the Irish Horseracing Authority (founded in 1994) and its predecessor the Racing Board (founded in 1945). Tote Ireland Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Horse Racing Ireland, with responsibility for the operation of a Totalisator on the 24 racecourses in the Republic of Ireland (http:\/\/www.tote.ie\/).",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.goracing.ie\/; Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001;",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Kildare ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 366,
        "Name": "Irish Human Rights Commission",
        "Alternate names": "Human Rights Commission",
        "From": "2001-07-25",
        "To": "2014-11-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Set up as a direct result of the Good Equality Authority in 2014 to create the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.ihrc.ie\/; Human Rights Commission Acts 2000 and 2001; S.I. No. 340\/2001; www.ihrec.ie; Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014; S.I. No. 450\/2014",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": "Assistant Secretary",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 367,
        "Name": "Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2001-06-01",
        "To": "2012-03-29",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/research.ie\/; Written answers, Tuesday, 13 May 2014, Department of Education and Skills -Departmental Bodies Data",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;education NEC;education not definable by level;other industries;Research and Development (Economic affairs);Research and Development (Education);subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 368,
        "Name": "National Children's Advisory Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2001-05-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Was established as part of the National Children's Strategy",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.dcya.gov.ie\/viewdoc.asp?fn=%2Fdocuments%2FNational_Childrens_Advisory_Council_.htm",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;Research and Development (Soc protection);social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 369,
        "Name": "National Forum on Europe",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2001-10-18",
        "To": "2009-04-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "www.forumoneurope.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services;International Services",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "basic research;executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC;general services;Research and Development (GPS)",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 370,
        "Name": "National Pensions Reserve Fund Commission",
        "Alternate names": "Coimisi\u00fan an Ch\u00falchiste  N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Pinsean",
        "From": "2001-04-02",
        "To": "2014-12-22",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Following the commencement of the relevant provisions of the National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Act 2014, the NPRF\u2018s investment mandate ended on 22 December 2014 with the establishment of the Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), to which NPRC's assets were transferred. ",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.nprf.ie\/; National Pensions Reserve Fund Act 2000; National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Act 2014; S.I. No. 586\/2014 ",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC;general services;transfers of a general character between different levels of government",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 371,
        "Name": "National Qualifications Authority of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "\u00dadar\u00e1s N\u00e1isi\u00fanta C\u00e1il\u00edochta\u00ed na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2001-02-01",
        "To": "2012-11-06",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.nqai.ie\/; Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999;  \tQualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012; S.I. No. 436\/2012",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 372,
        "Name": "Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement",
        "Alternate names": "Oifig an Sti\u00farth\u00f3ra un Fhorfheidhmi\u00fa Corpar\u00e1ideach ",
        "From": "2001-11-28",
        "To": "2022-07-07",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by the Corporate Enforcement Authority ",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.odce.ie\/; Company Law Enforcement Act 2001; the Companies Act 1963 to 2006; Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Act 2021 (Commencement) Order 2022",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 373,
        "Name": "Health Service Employers Agency",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1996-07-15",
        "To": "2005-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Absorbed into HSE",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; S.I. No. 213\/1996; Health Act 2004",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;public health services;Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 374,
        "Name": "Parole Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord Par\u00fail ",
        "From": "2001-04-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Sentence Review Group and was established on an interim administrative basis in 2001. Placed on a statutory footing via the Parole Act 2019 (No. 28 of 2019)",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.justice.ie\/en\/JELR\/Pages\/Parole_Board; Parole Act 2019 (No. 28 of 2019); S.I. No. 406\/2021",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body; Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts;prisons;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 375,
        "Name": "Railway Procurement Agency",
        "Alternate names": "an Ghn\u00edomhaireacht um Fh\u00e1il Iarnr\u00f3d",
        "From": "2001-12-01",
        "To": "2015-08-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Dissolved, merged into Transport Infrastructure Ireland",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.rpa.ie\/; Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act 2001; Roads Act 2015; S.I. No. 297 of 2015",
        "Functions": "Contracting",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 376,
        "Name": "C\u00f3mhlucht Si\u00faicre Eireann, Teoranta",
        "Alternate names": "Irish Sugar Company Limited",
        "From": "1933-09-22",
        "To": "1991-04-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Nationalised in 1933 to rescue company and privatized in 1991 as part of the Greencore Plc. Group",
        "Source": "Palcic and Reeves, 2007; FitzGerald, 1963; Sugar Manufacture Act, 1933; Sugar Act 1991; http:\/\/www.irish-sugar.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 377,
        "Name": "British and Irish Steam Packet Company, Ltd",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1965-03-15",
        "To": "1992-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "First founded in 1836, nationalized in 1965, privatized in 1992--taken over by Irish Ferries (division of Irish Continental Group)",
        "Source": "Palcic and Reeves, 2007; British & Irish Steam Packet Company Limited (Acquisition) Act, 1965",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 378,
        "Name": "Medical Research Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1986-10-31",
        "To": "1987-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "This body was created to take over from the Medical Research Council of Ireland when it was dissolved on 31 October 1986. It was merged into the newly formed Health Research Board shortly thereafter.",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 371\/1986; S.I. No. 451 & 452\/1986",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 379,
        "Name": "Centre for Early Childhood Development and Education",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2002-10-31",
        "To": "2008-11-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Funding ceased 30 November 2008 as a result of a Government decision to rationalise State Agencies in the context of Budget 2009",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.cecde.ie\/, http:\/\/www.budget.gov.ie\/(Annex D, 2009)",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;pre-primary and primary education;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 380,
        "Name": "Shannon Estuary Ports",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-03-03",
        "To": "2000-09-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Death by merge into Shannon Foynes Port Company\r\n",
        "Source": "Harbours Act 1996; the Harbours Act 2000; S.I. No. 283\/2000; http:\/\/www.sfpc.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "other industries;transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 381,
        "Name": "Foynes Port Company",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-03-03",
        "To": "2000-09-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Death by merge into Shannon Foynes Port Company",
        "Source": "Harbours Act 1996; the Harbours Act 2000; http:\/\/www.sfpc.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Limerick ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "other industries;transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 382,
        "Name": "Reception and Integration Agency",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2001-04-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Directorate for Asylum Support Services and the Refugee Agency (est. in 1991)",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.ria.gov.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 383,
        "Name": "Standards in Public Office Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2001-12-10",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Public Offices Commission, which was established in 1995 on the basis of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Standards in Public Office Act 2001; http:\/\/www.sipo.gov.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 384,
        "Name": "State Claims Agency",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2001-11-30",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Act 2000; S.I. No. 526\/2001; http:\/\/www.stateclaims.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public debt transactions",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 385,
        "Name": "Agriculture Appeals Office",
        "Alternate names": "An Oifig Achomhairc Talmha\u00edochta",
        "From": "2002-05-13",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Agriculture Appeals Act 2001; S.I. No. 558\/2002; S.I. No.65\/2006; S.I. No. 584\/2006; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 561 - 13 February, 2003--Written Answers. - Agriculture Appeals Office; http:\/\/www.agriappeals.gov.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Laois ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 386,
        "Name": "Commission for Communications Regulation",
        "Alternate names": "An Coimisi\u00fan um Rial\u00e1il Cumars\u00e1ide",
        "From": "2002-12-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Communications Regulation Act 2002; http:\/\/www.comreg.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "communication",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 387,
        "Name": "Bord na gCapall",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1971-02-08",
        "To": "1989-05-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Horse Industry Act, 1970; S.I. No. 43\/1971; Bord na gCapall (Dissolution) Act, 1989",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 388,
        "Name": "Office of Tobacco Control",
        "Alternate names": "An Oifig um Rial\u00fa Tobac",
        "From": "2002-05-01",
        "To": "2011-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Set up on an administrative basis in late 2000 pending legislation and received statutory status in 01\/05\/2002, with the enactment of section 2 of the Public Health (Tobacco) Act, 2002; subsumed into the HSE on January 1, 2011",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002; Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2010",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Kildare ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;public health services;Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 389,
        "Name": "Irish Council for Bioethics",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2002-05-15",
        "To": "2010-12-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Established by the Royal Irish Academy in 2002 in response to the Oct. 2000 report by Inter-Departmental Group on Modern Biotechnology. Status changed to company limited by guarantee not having share capital in 2008. A National Advisory Committee on Bioethics was established in March 2012 to advise the Minister for Health in this area.",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.bioethics.ie\/; CRO; http:\/\/www.dohc.ie\/about_us\/divisions\/bioethics.html",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee; Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 390,
        "Name": "Irish Universities Quality Board",
        "Alternate names": "IUQB",
        "From": "2003-02",
        "To": "2012-11-06",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Universities Act 1997 set up Quality Assurance framework, from which the IUQB was developed; CRO has it registered form 21\/02\/06",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.iuqb.ie\/; Universities Act 1997; Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012; S.I. No. 436\/2012; http:\/\u200b\/\u200bwww.qualificationsandquality.ie\/\u200b",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee; Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;Research and Development (Education);tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 391,
        "Name": "Marine Casualty Investigation Board",
        "Alternate names": "Bord Imscr\u00fad\u00fa Taism\u00ed Muir\u00ed",
        "From": "2002-06-05",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.mcib.ie\/; Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act, 2000; S.I. No. 290\/2002",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 392,
        "Name": "Mental Health Commission",
        "Alternate names": "Coimisi\u00fan Meabhair-Shl\u00e1inte",
        "From": "2002-04-05",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.mhcirl.ie\/; Mental Health Act, 2001; S.I. No. 91\/2002",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 393,
        "Name": "Family Support Agency",
        "Alternate names": "An Ghn\u00edomhaireacht um Thaca\u00edocht Teaghlaigh",
        "From": "2003-05-06",
        "To": "2014-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.fsa.ie\/; Family Support Agency Act 2001; Child and Family Agency Act 2013",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 394,
        "Name": "National Education Welfare Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Leasa Oideachais",
        "From": "2002-07-05",
        "To": "2014-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Education (Welfare) Act 2000; http:\/\/www.newb.ie\/; Child and Family Agency Act 2013",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;education not definable by level;post-secondary non-tertiary education;pre-primary and primary education;secondary education;subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 395,
        "Name": "National Treatment Purchase Fund",
        "Alternate names": "An Ciste N\u00e1isi\u00fanta um Cheannach C\u00f3ire\u00e1la",
        "From": "2002-04-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.ntpf.ie\/; S.I. No. 179\/2004",
        "Functions": "Contracting",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body; Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 396,
        "Name": "Office of the Ombudsman for Children",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2003-12-18",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.oco.ie\/; Ombudsman for Children Act 2002; S.I. No. 712\/2003",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 397,
        "Name": "Ordnance Survey Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Suirbh\u00e9ireacht Oidan\u00e1is \u00c9ireann",
        "From": "1824",
        "To": "2023-03",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Dates back to 1824 when the Ordnance Survey Office was set up. Ordnance Survey Ireland operated as part of the civil service under the Department of Finance from 1924 until 2002 when it became a commercial state enterprise under the Ordnance Survey Ireland Act 2001. Subsequently merged with the Property Registration Authority and the Valuation Office to form Tailte \u00c9ireann",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.osi.ie\/; Ordnance Survey Ireland Act 2001; S.I. No. 73\/2002;  Tailte \u00c9ireann Act 2022 (No. 50 of 2022); S.I. No. 58\/2023; https:\/\/http:\/\u200b\/\u200bwww.valoff.ie\/\u200ben\/\u200babout-us\/\u200btailte-eireann\/\u200b",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality); Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 398,
        "Name": "Residential Institutions Redress Board",
        "Alternate names": "Bord am Sh\u00e1samh Institi\u00faid\u00ed C\u00f3naithe",
        "From": "2002-12-16",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Redress Board was set up under the Residential Institutions Redress Act, 2002 to make fair and reasonable awards to persons who, as children, were abused while resident in industrial schools, reformatories and other institutions subject to state regulation or inspection.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.rirb.ie\/; Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 399,
        "Name": "Agricultural Institute",
        "Alternate names": "An Foras Tal\u00fantais",
        "From": "1958-05-23",
        "To": "1988-09-08",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Legislation drafted to dissolve the Agricultural Institute in 1977 (National Agricultural Advisory, Education and Research Authority Act, 1977); however, the Institute was never dissolved and its autonomy was legally secured under the Agriculture (An Chomhairle Oiliuna Talmhaiochta) Act, 1979. Finally dissolved in 1988, merged with An Chomhairle Oili\u00fana Talmha\u00edochta and the local committees of agriculture to form Teagasc",
        "Source": "Agriculture (An Foras Tal\u00fantais) Act 1958; Agriculture (Research, Training and Advice) Act, 1988",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 400,
        "Name": "An Bord Bainne",
        "Alternate names": "Irish Dairy Board",
        "From": "1961-05-17",
        "To": "1975-03-28",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Took over functions of Butter Marketing Committee--export of butter. Then came to include export of all dairy products (from Department of Agriculture) in 1964.",
        "Source": "Dairy Produce Marketing Act, 1961; S.I. No. 63\/1975",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 401,
        "Name": "Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Sustainable Energy Ireland;\u00dadar\u00e1s Fuinnimh Inmharthana na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2002-05-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Sustainable Energy Act 2002; http:\/\/www.sei.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy;Research and Development (Environmental Protection)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Environmental protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 402,
        "Name": "An Coimisin\u00e9ir Teanga",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2004-02-23",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Official Languages Act 2003; http:\/\/www.coimisineir.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Galway ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreation, culture and religion NEC;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 403,
        "Name": "An Bord Gr\u00e1in",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1958-07-29",
        "To": "1973-02-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Cereals marketing board--had to cease when the Common Agricultural Policy came into effect",
        "Source": "Agricultural Produce (Cereals) (Amendment) Act, 1958; S.I. No. 160\/1963; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 265 - 03 May, 1973",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 404,
        "Name": "Comhairle Olla",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1969-05-09",
        "To": "1984-12-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Functions reabsorbed into Department of Agriculture when dissolved",
        "Source": "Wool Marketing Act, 1968; Wool Marketing Act, 1984; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 352 - 28 June, 1984",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 405,
        "Name": "Fire Prevention Council",
        "Alternate names": "An Chomhairle do Chosc D\u00f3ite\u00e1in",
        "From": "1978-07-20",
        "To": "1987-12-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The National Road Safety Association, the Fire Prevention Council and the Irish Water Safety Council were merged in 1987 to form the National Safety Council.",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 206\/1978; S.I. No. 327\/1987",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "fire-protection services",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 406,
        "Name": "Irish Water Safety Association (I)",
        "Alternate names": "an Comhlachas Sn\u00e1mha is T\u00e1rrth\u00e1la",
        "From": "1971-04-01",
        "To": "1987-12-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Established on a statutory basis on August 1 1980. The National Road Safety Association, the Fire Prevention Council and the Irish Water Safety Council were merged in 1987 to form the National Safety Council.",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 244\/1980; S.I. No. 327\/1987; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 261 - 20 June, 1972--Committee on Finance. - Vote 26: Local Government",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body; Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 407,
        "Name": "National Road Safety Association",
        "Alternate names": "Cumann N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Sl\u00e1nr\u00f3da\u00edochta",
        "From": "1974-04-08",
        "To": "1987-12-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "the National Road Safety Association, the Fire Prevention Council and the Irish Water Safety Council were merged in 1987 to form the National Safety Council",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 103\/1974; S.I. No. 327\/1987",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 408,
        "Name": "National Safety Council",
        "Alternate names": "Comhairle S\u00e1bh\u00e1ilteacht N\u00e1isi\u00fanta",
        "From": "1987-12-18",
        "To": "2007-10-10",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Created from the merger of the National Road Safety Association, the Fire Prevention Council and the Irish Water Safety Council. ",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 327\/1987; S.I. No. 813 of 2007; http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20060101092046\/http:\/\/www.nsc.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "fire-protection services;public order and safety NEC;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 409,
        "Name": "Eolas",
        "Alternate names": "Irish Science and Technology Agency",
        "From": "1988-01-01",
        "To": "1994-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Created by merge of National Board for Science and Technology and the Institute for Industrial Research and Standards",
        "Source": "Science and Technology Act, 1987; Industrial Development Act 1993",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 410,
        "Name": "Comhairle",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2000-06-12",
        "To": "2007-03-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Became Citizens Information Board in 2007",
        "Source": "Comhairle Act, 2000; Citizens Information Act 2007; S.I. No. 141\/2007",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;housing;old age;sickness and disability;social protection NEC;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 411,
        "Name": "Nuclear Energy Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord Fuinnimh N\u00faicl\u00e9igh",
        "From": "1973-11-30",
        "To": "1992-04-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Functions transferred to Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland in 1992",
        "Source": "Nuclear Energy Act 1971; S.I. No. 319\/1973; Radiological Protection Act, 1991",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection;Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy;Research and Development (Environmental Protection)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Environmental protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 412,
        "Name": "Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2003-05-01",
        "To": "2010-10-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Created through restructuring of the Central Bank. Merged with Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority to create the Central Bank of Ireland in 2010\r\n",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Act 2003; www.centralbank.ie; Central Bank Reform Act 2010; S.I. No. 469\/2010",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 413,
        "Name": "Civil Defence Board",
        "Alternate names": "an Bord Cosanta Sibhialta",
        "From": "2003-05-07",
        "To": "2012-12-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Civil Defense structures first established in 1950; functions transferred back into Dept. of Defence under the Civil Defence Act 2012",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Civil Defence Act 2002; http:\/\/www.civildefence.ie\/; Civil Defence Act 2012",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Defence",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Tipperary ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "civil defence",
        "Cofog 1": "Defence",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 414,
        "Name": "Digital Hub Development Agency",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2003-07-21",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Was created in 2003 at the time of the dissolution of the Digital Media Development Limited",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.thedigitalhub.com\/; Digital Hub Development Agency Act 2003",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;other industries;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 415,
        "Name": "Hospitals Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1933-09",
        "To": "1976-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Functions and property transferred to the Eastern Health Board in 1976.",
        "Source": "FitzGerald, 1963; Public Hospitals Act, 1933; S.I. No. 79\/1976",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "hospital services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 416,
        "Name": "Irish Steel Holdings Limited",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1947-06-01",
        "To": "1996-05-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Nationalised 1947; privatised--went into receivership 1994; purchased by Irish Ispat--finalized 1996",
        "Source": "State Guarantees Act, 1954; Irish Steel Holdings Limited Act, 1960; Irish Steel Limited Act, 1996; FitzGerald, 1963; Palcic and Reeves 2007",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee; Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Cork ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "mining, manufacturing and construction",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 417,
        "Name": "Medical Registration Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1927-05-28",
        "To": "1979-04-26",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Medical Council in 1979",
        "Source": "Medical Practitioners Act 1927, 1951, 1955, 1961, 1978",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 418,
        "Name": "Institute for Industrial Research and Standards",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1946-08-27",
        "To": "1988-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Set up as an independent Government sponsored organisation in 1946; reconstituted in 1961; Merge with National Board for Science & Technology to form Eolas",
        "Source": "Industrial Research and Standards Acts 1946 & 1961; Science and Technology Act, 1987",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 419,
        "Name": "F\u00e1ilte Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "National Tourism Development Authority",
        "From": "2003-05-28",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; National Tourism Development Authority Act 2003; http:\/\/www.failteireland.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreation, culture and religion NEC;recreational and sporting services;religious and other community services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 420,
        "Name": "Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority",
        "Alternate names": "\u00dadar\u00e1s Maoirseachta Ini\u00fachta agus Cuntasa\u00edochta na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2005-12-13",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.iaasa.ie\/; Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Act 2003; S.I. No 791 of 2005",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Kildare ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 421,
        "Name": "Licensing Authority for Sea-fishing boats",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2003-07-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Cork ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 422,
        "Name": "National Council for Special Education",
        "Alternate names": "an Chomhairle N\u00e1isi\u00fanta um Oideachas Speisialta",
        "From": "2003-12-24",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "First established as an independent statutory body by order of the Minister for Education and Science in December 2003; formally established under the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004.",
        "Source": "S.I. No.270\/2004; Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004; http:\/\/www.ncse.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": "Assistant Secretary",
        "Counties": "Meath ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;education not definable by level;sickness and disability;social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC;subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 423,
        "Name": "National Development Finance Agency",
        "Alternate names": "an Ghn\u00edomhaireacht Airgeadais d'Fhorbairt N\u00e1isi\u00fanta",
        "From": "2003-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "In 2005 the role and functions of the NDFA were expanded to include a specialised procurement delivery function. In 2014, the NDFA was absorbed into the National Treasury Management Agency but is still operational under the same name. ",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.ndfa.ie\/; National Development Finance Agency Act, 2002; S.I. No. 617\/2002; National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Act 2014;  S.I. No. 586\/2014; www.ntma.ie ",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 424,
        "Name": "Office of the Pensions Ombudsman",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2003-09-02",
        "To": "2018-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "In January 2018 the Office of the Pensions Ombudsman and Financial Services Ombudsman Bureau merged to form the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO)",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.pensionsombudsman.ie\/; Pensions Act 1990; Pensions (Amendment) Act 2002; pensions Ombudsman Regulations (S.I. No. 397\/2003); www.fspo.ie; Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Act 2017; S.I. No. 524\/2017",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "old age;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 425,
        "Name": "State Examinations Commission",
        "Alternate names": "Coimisi\u00fan na Scr\u00faduithe St\u00e1it",
        "From": "2003-03-06",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Commission assumed responsibility from the Dept. of Education and Science from 2003 onwards",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Education Act 1998; S.I. No.373\/2003; http:\/\/www.examinations.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": "Assistant Secretary",
        "Counties": "Westmeath ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;post-secondary non-tertiary education;secondary education;subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 426,
        "Name": "Commission for Public Service Appointments",
        "Alternate names": "An Coimisi\u00fan um Cheapach\u00e1in Seirbh\u00edse Poibl\u00ed ",
        "From": "2004-10-19",
        "To": "2012-10-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Prior to 2004: similar functions were fulfilled by the Civil Service Commissioners (1956-2004) and Local Appointments Commissioners (1926-2004). In 2004 these bodies were dissolved and substituted by the Commission for Public Service Appointments",
        "Source": "Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004; http:\/\/www.cpsa.ie\/; Ombudsman (Amendment) Act 2012",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 427,
        "Name": "Commission for Taxi Regulation",
        "Alternate names": "An Coimisi\u00fan um Rial\u00e1il Tacsaithe;Taxi Regulator",
        "From": "2004-09-01",
        "To": "2011-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Its powers were significantly extended on the basis of the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 (Part3) (Commencement) Order 2005 (S.I. No.610\/2005)",
        "Source": "Taxi Regulation Act 2003; S.I. No. 610\/2005; Public Transport Regulation Act 2009; S.I. No. 614\/2010",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
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        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
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        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
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        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 428,
        "Name": "daa",
        "Alternate names": "DAA;Dublin Airport Authority;\u00dadar\u00e1s Aerfort Bhaile \u00c1tha Cliath",
        "From": "2004-10-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "In October 2004 Dublin Airport Authority assumed responsibility for all the assets, liabilities and contracts of the former Aer Rianta. In 2014 Dublin Airport Authority was renamed daa under the State Airports Shannon Group) Act 2014.",
        "Source": "State Airports Act 2004; http:\/\/www.dublinairportauthority.com\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
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        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
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    {
        "id": 429,
        "Name": "Houses of the Oireachtas Commission",
        "Alternate names": "Coimisi\u00fan Thithe an Oireachtais",
        "From": "2004-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Received authority and responsibility for provision of services to the Houses of the Oireachtas and their Committees from the ultimate authority of the Minister for Finance",
        "Source": "Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Act 2003; http:\/\/www.oireachtas.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 430,
        "Name": "Irish Expert Body on Fluorides and Health",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2004-04-07",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.fluoridesandhealth.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 431,
        "Name": "Irish Financial Services Appeals Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": "Binse Achomhairc Seirbh\u00eds\u00ed Airgeadais na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2004",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.ifsat.ie\/; Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Acts 2003; S.I. No. 224\/2008",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
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        "Counties": "Dublin ",
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        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 432,
        "Name": "National Haemophilia Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2004-06-22",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No.451\/2004; http:\/\/www.nationalhaemophiliacouncil.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
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        "Counties": "Dublin ",
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        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
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    {
        "id": 433,
        "Name": "Office of the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2004-06-23",
        "To": "2012-10-26",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Was established in 2004 as part of a reorganised governance structure for the Irish Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (ICSTI),now known as the Advisory Council for Science, Technology and Innovation. In 2012 was absorbed into Science Foundation Ireland with the Director General of Science Foundation Ireland taking on the role of Chief Scientific Adviser.",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.chiefscientificadviser.ie\/; 'T\u00e1naiste announces appointment of Ireland's first Chief Science Adviser', press release, Dept. of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation; SFI Press Release 26 October 2012, 'Director General of SFI to take on additional role of Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government'; 'Summary of agency rationalisation measures as at January 2014: Table B', Dept. of Public Expenditure and Reform",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
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        "Counties": "Dublin ",
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        "Cofog 2": "basic research;economic affairs NEC;other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
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    {
        "id": 434,
        "Name": "Public Record Office of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1867",
        "To": "1988-06",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Death by merge into National Archives",
        "Source": "Public Records (Ireland) Act, 1867; http:\/\/www.nationalarchives.ie\/aboutus\/history.html; The National Archives Act 1986",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
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        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 435,
        "Name": "State Paper Office",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1702",
        "To": "1988-06",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Merge into National Archives",
        "Source": "IPA Yearbooks; http:\/\/www.nationalarchives.ie\/about-us\/history\/; The National Archives Act 1986",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
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        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 436,
        "Name": "Health Education Bureau",
        "Alternate names": "B\u00edur\u00f3 Oideachais Sl\u00e1inte",
        "From": "1975-01-30",
        "To": "1987-12-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 22\/1975; S.I. No. 324\/1987",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
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        "Counties": "Dublin ",
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        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;public health services;Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 437,
        "Name": "An Foras Forbartha Teoranta",
        "Alternate names": "National Institute for Physical Planning and Construction Research Limited",
        "From": "1964-03-26",
        "To": "1993-08-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Operated in partnership with UN first 5 yrs. Absorbed by research unit of Environmental Protection Agency in 1993",
        "Source": "Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992; S.I. No. 215\/1993",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
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        "Cofog 2": "mining, manufacturing and construction;protection of biodiversity and landscape;Research and Development (Environmental Protection)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Environmental protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
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    {
        "id": 438,
        "Name": "Food Safety Advisory Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1995-06-22",
        "To": "1997-12-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (S.I. 524\/1997)",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 155\/1995; S.I. No. 523\/1997",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
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        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 439,
        "Name": "Redundancy Appeals Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1968-01-01",
        "To": "1977-05-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Functions taken over by Employment Appeals Tribunal",
        "Source": "Redundancy Payments Act, 1967; S.I. No. 302\/1967; S.I. No. 26\/1969; Unfair Dismissals Act, 1977",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment",
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        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;social protection NEC;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 440,
        "Name": "Forbairt",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1994-01-01",
        "To": "1998-07-22",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Subsidiary body of Forfas; merged with Irish Trade Board to form Enterprise Ireland",
        "Source": "Industrial Development Act 1993; Industrial Development (Enterprise Ireland) Act 1998",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
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        "Counties": "Dublin ",
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        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 441,
        "Name": "Ombudsman for the Defence Forces",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2005-08-31",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Act 2004; http:\/\/odf.ie\/; S.I. No. 568\/2005 ",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
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        "Counties": "Dublin ",
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        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 442,
        "Name": "Personal Injuries Resolution Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord um R\u00e9iteach D\u00edobh\u00e1lacha Pearsanta;Injuries Board",
        "From": "2004-04-13",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Rebranded in 2023 as the Personal Injuries Resolution Board, previously the Personal Injuries Assessment Board",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 627\/2023",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Cork ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 443,
        "Name": "Private Residential Tenancies Board",
        "Alternate names": "Bord um Thion\u00f3ntachta\u00ed C\u00f3naithe Pr\u00edobh\u00e1ideacha;PRTB",
        "From": "2004-09-01",
        "To": "2016-04-07",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by the Residential Tenancies Board",
        "Source": "Residential Tenancies Act 2004; http:\/\/www.prtb.ie\/; www.rtb.ie; Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2015; S.I. No. 151\/2016",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities;Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
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    {
        "id": 444,
        "Name": "Private Security Authority",
        "Alternate names": "An t\u00dadar\u00e1s Sl\u00e1nd\u00e1la Pr\u00edobh\u00e1id\u00ed",
        "From": "2004-10-28",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Private Security Services Act 2004; http:\/\/www.psa.gov.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Tipperary ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 445,
        "Name": "Public Appointments Service",
        "Alternate names": "An tSeirbh\u00eds um Cheapach\u00e1in Phoibl\u00ed",
        "From": "2004-10-19",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004; http:\/\/www.publicjobs.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 446,
        "Name": "Special Education Appeals Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2006-04-03",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;education not definable by level;sickness and disability;social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC;subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
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    {
        "id": 447,
        "Name": "Advisory Council for Science Technology and Innovation",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2005-04",
        "To": "2012",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Established as a successor body to The Irish Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (est. in 1997)",
        "Source": "https:\/\/publicpolicy.ie\/perspectives\/fostering-innovation-in-irish-innovation-policy\/  ",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;education not definable by level;other industries;Research and Development (Education)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 448,
        "Name": "Affordable Homes Partnership",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2005-08-01",
        "To": "2010-12-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Housing & Sustainable Communities Agency has taken on some of the functions of the Affordable Homes Partnership",
        "Source": "SI 383 of 2005; SI 293 of 2007; www.housing.ie\/; Written Answers - State Agencies--Thursday, 20 January 2011",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing and community amenities NEC;housing development",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
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    {
        "id": 449,
        "Name": "Culture Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2005-02",
        "To": "2013-01-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Note: Plans announced in Feb 2007 to make Culture Ireland a statutory body never materialised. On 31 Jan. 2013, a Delegation Order delegated the functions of directing Culture Ireland to a Principal Officer within the Dept. of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.cultureireland.ie\/; Dept. of Public Expenditure and Reform 'Summary of agency rationalisation measures as at January 2014', Table B http:\/\/per.gov.ie\/summary-of-agency-rationalisation-measures-as-at-january-2014\/; Written answers, Thursday, 7 March 2013 - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Departmental Appointments\r\n\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreation, culture and religion NEC;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
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    {
        "id": 450,
        "Name": "Financial Services Ombudsman Bureau",
        "Alternate names": "Bi\u00far\u00f3 an Ombudsman um Sheirbh\u00eds\u00ed Airgeadais",
        "From": "2005-04-01",
        "To": "2018-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "In January 2018 Financial Services Ombudsman Bureau and Office of the Pensions Ombudsman merged to form the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO)",
        "Source": "Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Act 2004; http:\/\/www.financialombudsman.ie\/; www.fspo.ie; Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Act 2017; S.I. No. 524\/2017",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
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    {
        "id": 451,
        "Name": "An Chomhairle Oili\u00fana Talmha\u00edochta",
        "Alternate names": "Council for Development in Agriculture",
        "From": "1979-07-20",
        "To": "1988-09-08",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced and integrated the advisory services previously provided by the 27 county committees of agriculture and the education, the National Agricultural Authority & special advisory services of the Dept of Agriculture. Dissolved into Teagasc",
        "Source": "Agriculture Act 1979; Agriculture (Research, Training and Advice) Act, 1988",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
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    {
        "id": 452,
        "Name": "Area Development Management Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": "ADM",
        "From": "1992-10-14",
        "To": "2005-07-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.pobal.ie\/; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 458 - 21 November, 1995--Written Answers. - Establishment of ADM; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 663 - 14 October, 2008--Written Answers. - Departmental Agencies",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;housing;Research and Development (Soc protection);social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
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    {
        "id": 453,
        "Name": "Irish Horseracing Authority",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1994-12-01",
        "To": "2001-12-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "replaced the Racing Board (1945-1994); replaced by Horse Racing Ireland",
        "Source": "Irish Horseracing Industry Act, 1994; S.I. No. 391\/1994; Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
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    {
        "id": 454,
        "Name": "National Agricultural Authority",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1977-07-04",
        "To": "1979-07-20",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced An Foras Tal\u00fantais in 1977; Replaced by An Chomhairle Oili\u00fana Talmha\u00edochta (Council for Development in Agriculture) under Agriculture Act 1979",
        "Source": "National Agricultural Advisory, Education and Research Authority Act, 1977; Agriculture Act 1979",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting;education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
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    {
        "id": 455,
        "Name": "Racing Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1945-06-22",
        "To": "1994-12-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Board of Control for Mechanical Betting in Ireland in 1945; replaced by Irish Horseracing Authority in 1994",
        "Source": "Racing Board and Racecourses Act, 1945; Irish Horseracing Industry Act, 1994",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
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    {
        "id": 456,
        "Name": "Health and Social Care Professionals Council",
        "Alternate names": "An Chomhairle um Ghairmithe Sl\u00e1inte agus C\u00faraim Sh\u00f3isialaigh;CORU",
        "From": "2007-03-20",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; SI 124 of 2007; http:\/\/www.coru.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;public health services;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Health;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 457,
        "Name": "Health Service Executive",
        "Alternate names": "HSE",
        "From": "2005-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Prior to 2004, services were delivered through a complex structure of ten regional Health Boards, the Eastern Regional Health Authority and a number of other agencies and organizations",
        "Source": "Health Act 2004; http:\/\/www.hse.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Kildare ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;hospital services;medical products, appliances and equipment;outpatient services;public health services;Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 458,
        "Name": "Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2005-04",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.inis.gov.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 459,
        "Name": "Pobal",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2005-07",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Previously known as Area Development Management Limited (est. in 1992): ADM was established following the second national social partnership agreement, the Programme for Economic and Social Progress (PESP), 1991-1993. In 2005 the company changed its name to Pobal",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.pobal.ie\/; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 663 - 14 October, 2008--Written Answers. - Departmental Agencies",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;housing;Research and Development (Soc protection);social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 460,
        "Name": "Commission for Railway Regulation",
        "Alternate names": "Railway Safety Commission",
        "From": "2006-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Previously named the Railway Safety Commission, renamed as Commission for Railway Regulation in February 2016",
        "Source": "Railway Safety Act 2005; http:\/\/www.rsc.ie\/; www.crr.ie; Public Transport Act 2016; S.I. No. 69\/2016",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 461,
        "Name": "Welfare Service",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1969",
        "To": "1979",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "As a service was established in 1962 under the title: 'Probation and After-Care Service'. In 1969 was re-named to the 'Welfare Service'. In 1979 was re-named to the 'Probation and Welfare Service'",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.probation.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC;social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 462,
        "Name": "Dormant Accounts Board",
        "Alternate names": "an Bord um Chuntais Dh\u00edomhaoine",
        "From": "2006-01-04",
        "To": "2012-12-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Composed after the Dormant Accounts Fund Disbursements Board was dissolved--government was given discretion over accounts",
        "Source": "Dormant Account Acts 2001 and 2005; Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Act 2012",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 463,
        "Name": "Education Finance Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord Airgeadais Oideachais (Iar-Ch\u00f3naitheoir\u00ed de chuid Foras \u00c1irithe do Leana\u00ed);Education (Former Residents of Certain Institutions for Children) Finance Board",
        "From": "2006-02-17",
        "To": "2013-03-29",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "The Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse (Amendment) Act 2005; Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Act 2012; S.I. No. 96\/2013; Written Answers, Wednesday, 22 January 2014, No. 80 - Departmental Bodies Establishment ",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC;general services;subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 464,
        "Name": "Eirgrid",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2001-02-07",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "SI 445 of 2000; Electricity Regulation Act 1999; SI 60 of 2005; http:\/\/www.eirgrid.com\/",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;fuel and energy",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 465,
        "Name": "Grangegorman Development Agency",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2006-05-10",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Grangegorman Development Agency (GDA) is a statutory agency established in 2006 to redevelop the former St. Brendan\u2019s Hospital grounds in Dublin City Centre. ",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.ggda.ie\/; Grangegorman Development Agency Act 2005; S.I. No. 252\/2006",
        "Functions": "Contracting;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "community development;housing and community amenities NEC;subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 466,
        "Name": "Health Repayment Scheme Appeals Office",
        "Alternate names": "an Oifig Achomharc um Sc\u00e9im Ais\u00edoca Sl\u00e1inte ",
        "From": "2006-06-30",
        "To": "2012-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Health (Repayment Scheme) Act 2006; Written answers, Thursday, 5 March 2009 - Department of Health and Children, Health Repayment Scheme; Written answers, Thursday, 17 May 2012, Department of Health - Nursing Home Repayment Scheme",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 467,
        "Name": "Industrial Development Authority",
        "Alternate names": "IDA",
        "From": "1949-05",
        "To": "1994",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Merged with Eolas to form Forfas and its subsidiaries (IDA Ireland and Forbairt)",
        "Source": "Industrial Development Authority Act, 1950; Industrial Development Act, 1993",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body; Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 468,
        "Name": "An Foras Tionscal",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1952",
        "To": "1970-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Absorbed into Industrial Development Authority",
        "Source": "Undeveloped Areas Act, 1952; Industrial Development Act, 1969",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 469,
        "Name": "National Ambulance Advisory Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1998-02-04",
        "To": "2000-04-10",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council in 2000",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 27\/1998; S.I. No. 108\/2000",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;outpatient services;public health services;Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 470,
        "Name": "Gaeltarra \u00c9ireann",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1958-04-01",
        "To": "1980-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Took over administration of Rural Industries previously administered by the Gaeltacht Services Division. Replaced by \u00dadar\u00e1s na Gaeltachta-1980 ",
        "Source": "Gaeltacht Industries Acts, 1957 to 1977; \u00dadar\u00e1s na Gaeltachta Act, 1979",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Galway ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 471,
        "Name": "National Property Services Regulatory Authority",
        "Alternate names": "An t\u00dadar\u00e1s Rial\u00e1la Seirbh\u00eds\u00ed Maoine;Property Services Regulatory Authority",
        "From": "2006-12",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.npsra.ie\/; 'Debate on property regulation bill to start in Seanad next week' Irish Times, 14 May 2009; Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body; Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Meath ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 472,
        "Name": "Property Registration Authority",
        "Alternate names": "An t\u00dadar\u00e1s Cl\u00e1r\u00fach\u00e1in Maoine",
        "From": "2006-11-04",
        "To": "2023-03-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Registrar of Deeds and Titles (est. in 1964) as the 'registering authority' in relation to property registration in Ireland. Subsequently merged with Ordnance Survey Ireland and Valuation Office into Tailte \u00c9ireann",
        "Source": "Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006; http:\/\/www.landregistry.ie\/eng\/; \tTailte \u00c9ireann Act 2022 (No. 50 of 2022); S.I. No. 58\/2023; https:\/\/http:\/\u200b\/\u200bwww.valoff.ie\/\u200ben\/\u200babout-us\/\u200btailte-eireann\/\u200b",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": "Deputy Secretary",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 473,
        "Name": "Road Safety Authority",
        "Alternate names": "RSA;\u00dadar\u00e1s Um Sh\u00e1bh\u00e1ilteacht Ar Bh\u00f3ithre",
        "From": "2006-09-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Road Safety Authority Act 2006; http:\/\/www.rsa.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Information Providing;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety;Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Mayo ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC;transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 474,
        "Name": "Teaching Council",
        "Alternate names": "An Chomhairle Mh\u00fainteoireachta",
        "From": "2006-03-28",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Registration Council for Secondary Teachers",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.teachingcouncil.ie\/; Teaching Council Act, 2001; S.I. No. 185\/2006",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
        "Counties": "Kildare ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;education not definable by level;Research and Development (Education)",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 475,
        "Name": "Veterinary Council of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Comhairle Tr\u00e9idlianna na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2006-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Created by reconstitution of former Veterinary Council (1931-2006)",
        "Source": "Veterinary Practice Act 2005; http:\/\/www.vci.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting;economic affairs NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 476,
        "Name": "Veterinary Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1931-11-10",
        "To": "2006-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Dissolved in 2006, replaced by Veterinary Council of Ireland",
        "Source": "Veterinary Surgeons Act 1931; Veterinary Practice Act 2005",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting;economic affairs NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 477,
        "Name": "Citizens Information Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord um Fhaisn\u00e9is do Shaor\u00e1naigh",
        "From": "2007-02-21",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Formerly known as the National Social Services Board (1984-2000) and Comhairle (2000-2007)",
        "Source": "Citizens Information Act 2007; http:\/\/www.citizensinformationboard.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC;general services;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 479,
        "Name": "Health Information and Quality Authority",
        "Alternate names": "An t\u00dadar\u00e1s um Fhaisn\u00e9is agus C\u00e1il\u00edocht Sl\u00e1inte;HIQA",
        "From": "2007-04-21",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Integrated and expanded functions of two agencies: the Social Services Inspectorate (SSI) (est. in 1999) and the Irish Health Services Accreditation Board (IHSAB) (est. in 2002)",
        "Source": "Health Act 2007; http:\/\/www.hiqa.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Cork ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 481,
        "Name": "National Cancer Screening Services Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord N\u00e1isi\u00fanta um Sheirbh\u00eds Scagth\u00e1st\u00e1la Ailse",
        "From": "2007-01-01",
        "To": "2010-04-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Prior to 2007 was known as the National Breast Screening Board (established in 2004 as a statutory corporation); staff and liabilities transferred to the HSE",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.cancerscreening.ie\/; S.I. No. 632\/2006; Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009; S.I. No. 118\/2010",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;outpatient services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 482,
        "Name": "National Breast Screening Board (II)",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord C\u00edoch Scr\u00fadaithe N\u00e1isi\u00fanta",
        "From": "2005-01-01",
        "To": "2007-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by National Cancer Screening Services Board under S.I. No. 632 & 633\/2006",
        "Source": "S.I. 891\/2004; S.I. No. 633\/2006",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;outpatient services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 483,
        "Name": "National Consumer Agency",
        "Alternate names": "an Ghn\u00edomhaireacht N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Tomhalt\u00f3ir\u00ed",
        "From": "2007-05-01",
        "To": "2014-10-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Prior to  2007 was known as the Office of the Director of Consumer Affairs (est. in 1978), merged with Competition Authority in 2014 to create the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.consumerconnect.ie\/; Consumer Protection Act 2007; Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014",
        "Functions": "Information Providing;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 484,
        "Name": "National Employment Rights Authority",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2007-02",
        "To": "2015-10",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Established in February 2007 on an interim basis pending the enactment of the Employment Law Compliance Bill which will give NERA a statutory footing. Merged with other organisations into the Workplace Relations Commission in 2015.\r\nWorkplace Relations Act 2015",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.employmentrights.ie\/en\/\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Carlow ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 485,
        "Name": "National Paediatric Hospital Development Board",
        "Alternate names": "an Bord Forbartha don Ospid\u00e9al N\u00e1isi\u00fanta P\u00e9idiatraiceach",
        "From": "2007-05-23",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 246\/2007; http:\/\/www.newchildrenshospital.ie\/index.cfm\/page\/NPHDB",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "hospital services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 486,
        "Name": "National Sports Campus Development Authority",
        "Alternate names": "\u00dadar\u00e1s Forbartha an Champais N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Sp\u00f3rt",
        "From": "2007-01-01",
        "To": "2015-10-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "replaced Campus and Stadium Ireland Ltd. (CSID). Dissolved, merged into Sport Ireland 2015",
        "Source": "National Sports Campus Development Authority Act 2006; http:\/\/www.csid.ie\/; Sport Ireland Act 2015; S.I. No. 415\/2015",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreational and sporting services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 487,
        "Name": "Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority",
        "Alternate names": "An t\u00dadar\u00e1s um Chosaint Iascaigh Mhara;SFPA",
        "From": "2007-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Prior to 2007, these function were exercised by the Seafood Control Division of the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources",
        "Source": "Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006; http:\/\/sfpa.oghamtech.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Cork ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 488,
        "Name": "Mass-Radiography Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord Slua-Raideagrafa\u00edochta",
        "From": "1964-06-18",
        "To": "1975-04-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "preceded by National Mass-Radiography Association Limited (1950-1964)",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 152\/1964; S.I. No. 59\/1975",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 489,
        "Name": "Bord na Gaeilge",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1978-11-01",
        "To": "1999-12-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merged into Foras na Gaeilge in 1999.",
        "Source": "Bord na Gaeilge Act, 1978; the British-Irish Agreement Act 1999; the North-South Co-operation (Implementation Bodies) Northern Ireland Order 1999",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 490,
        "Name": "Fair Trade Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1953-05-07",
        "To": "1972-06-20",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Restrictive Practices Commission in 1972",
        "Source": "Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1953; Restrictive Practices Act, 1972",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 491,
        "Name": "Restrictive Practices Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1972-06-20",
        "To": "1991-10-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Continuation\/name change of Fair Trade Commission; functions transferred to Competition Authority in 1991",
        "Source": "Restrictive Practices Act, 1972; Competition Act, 1991",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 492,
        "Name": "National Board for Science and Technology",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1978-04-05",
        "To": "1988-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merged with Institute for Industrial Research and Standards to form Eolas",
        "Source": "National Board For Science and Technology Act, 1977; S.I. No. 78\/1978; Science and Technology Act, 1987",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "other industries;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 493,
        "Name": "National Rehabilitation Board",
        "Alternate names": "An B\u00f3rd N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Athshl\u00e1n\u00fach\u00e1",
        "From": "1967-12-20",
        "To": "2000-06-12",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the National Organisation for Rehabilitation; in 2000 dissolved and absorbed into Comhairle, Eastern Regional Health Authority, F\u00c1S, and the National Disability Authority",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 300\/1967; S.I. No. 171\/2000",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services;sickness and disability;social exclusion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Health;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 494,
        "Name": "Taisc\u00ed St\u00e1it Teoranta",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1964-02-21",
        "To": "1972-03-28",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Became Foir Teoranta",
        "Source": "Taisc\u00ed St\u00e1it Teoranta Act 1963; Foir Teoranta Act, 1972; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 226 - 15 February, 1967--Written Answers. - State-Sponsored Bodies",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 495,
        "Name": "An Cheard-Chomhairle",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1960-04-11",
        "To": "1967-05-15",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "regulated apprenticeships--functions taken over by AnCO",
        "Source": "Apprenticeship Act, 1959; Industrial Training Act, 1967",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment;Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 496,
        "Name": "Irish Health Services Accreditation Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2002-05-01",
        "To": "2007-04-21",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Dissolved, merge into Health Information and Quality Authority",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 160\/2002; Health Act 2007",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;hospital services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 497,
        "Name": "Social Services Inspectorate",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1999-04",
        "To": "2007-04-21",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "The SSI was administered by the Department of Health and Children (DoHC) until May 2007, when it was established on a statutory basis as the Office of the Chief Inspector of Social Services within the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). ",
        "Source": "Health Act 2007; http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20060108031204\/http:\/\/www.issi.ie\/; Dail Eireann - Volume 554 - 09 October, 2002--Written Answers. - Social Services Inspectorate",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;public health services;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Health;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 498,
        "Name": "Special Residential Services Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord Seirbh\u00eds\u00ed C\u00f3naithe Spesialta",
        "From": "2003-11-07",
        "To": "2007-07-23",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Became the Children Acts Advisory Board",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Children Act 2001; Child Care (Amendment) Act 2007; http:\/\/www.caab.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 499,
        "Name": "Children Acts Advisory Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2007-07-23",
        "To": "2011-09-08",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Change of name from the Special Residential Services Board which was established on a statutory basis in 2003. ",
        "Source": "Child Care (Amendment) Act 2007; Child Care (Amendment) Act 2011; S.I. No. 453\/2011; http:\/\/www.caab.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 500,
        "Name": "National Development Corporation Ltd",
        "Alternate names": "An Chorpar\u00e1id Forbartha N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Teoranta;NADCORP",
        "From": "1986-06-11",
        "To": "1991-12-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced National Enterprise Agency; Absorbed by Industrial Development Authority",
        "Source": "National Development Corporation Act, 1986; Industrial Development (Amendment) Act, 1991",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 501,
        "Name": "National Enterprise Agency, Ltd",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1980-05-16",
        "To": "1986-06-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by National Development Corporation",
        "Source": "National Development Corporation Act, 1986; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 322 - 24 June, 1980 - Written Answers. - National Enterprise Agency",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 502,
        "Name": "National Authority for Occupational Safety and Health",
        "Alternate names": "An t\u00dadar\u00e1s N\u00e1isi\u00fanta um Sh\u00e1bh\u00e1ilteacht agus Sl\u00e1inte Ceirde",
        "From": "1989-11-01",
        "To": "2005-09-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Created with merge of Factories Advisory Council, Office Premises Advisory Council, Mines & Quarries Council, Dangerous Substances Advisory Council; Death by Change of Name to Health and Safety Authority",
        "Source": "Safety, Health and Welfare At Work Act, 1989; Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health;Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Health;Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 503,
        "Name": "Office Premises Advisory Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1959-04-01",
        "To": "1989-11-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merged into National Authority for Occupational Safety and Health",
        "Source": "Office Premises Act, 1958; Safety, Health and Welfare At Work Act, 1989",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 504,
        "Name": "Factories Advisory Council ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1956-10-01",
        "To": "1989-11-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merged into National Authority for Occupational Safety and Health",
        "Source": "Factories Act 1955; Safety, Health and Welfare At Work Act, 1989",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 505,
        "Name": "Mines and Quarries Advisory Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1966-07-28",
        "To": "1989-11-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merged into National Authority for Occupational Safety and Health",
        "Source": "Mines and Quarries Act 1965; Safety, Health and Welfare At Work Act, 1989",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "mining, manufacturing and construction;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 506,
        "Name": "Dangerous Substances Advisory Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1979",
        "To": "1989-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Merged into National Authority for Occupational Safety and Health",
        "Source": "Dangerous Substances (Amendment) Act, 1979; Safety, Health and Welfare At Work Act, 1989",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 507,
        "Name": "National Social Service Board (II)",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1984-07-19",
        "To": "2000-06-12",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Comhairle",
        "Source": "National Social Service Board Act, 1984; S.I. No. 185\/1984; S.I. No. 19\/1988; Comhairle Act, 2000",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;old age;social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 508,
        "Name": "Local Appointments Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1926",
        "To": "2004-10-19",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "In 2004, the Civil Service Commissioners (1956-2004) and Local Appointments Commissioners (1926-2004) were dissolved and substituted by the Commission for Public Service Appointments",
        "Source": "Local Authorities (Officers and Employees) Act, 1926; Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 509,
        "Name": "Civil Service Commissioners (II)",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1957-02-18",
        "To": "2004-10-19",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "In 2004, the Civil Service Commissioners (1956-2004) and Local Appointments Commissioners (1926-2004) were dissolved and substituted by the Commission for Public Service Appointments",
        "Source": "Civil Service Commissioners Act, 1956; S.I. No. 17\/1957; Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 510,
        "Name": "National Heritage Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1988-09-05",
        "To": "1995-07-10",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Predecessor of Heritage Council",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.heritagecouncil.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreation, culture and religion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 511,
        "Name": "National Science Council",
        "Alternate names": "An Chomhairle Eola\u00edochta",
        "From": "1968-01-04",
        "To": "1978-04-05",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Established on OECD recommendation; Replaced by National Board for Science and Technology",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 293 - 04 November, 1976; National Board for Science and Technology Bill, 1976: Second Stage; National Board for Science and Technology Act 1977; 'Science Policy Necessary' Irish Times, 5 January 1968.",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 512,
        "Name": "Advisory Committee on Cultural Relations",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1949",
        "To": "2005-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by Culture Ireland",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 127 - 21 November, 1951 - Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Cultural Relations Committee; D\u00e1il Debate - Vol. 647 No. 1, 13 Feb 2008 Q. 232",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "International Services;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 513,
        "Name": "National Manpower Service",
        "Alternate names": "An t-Serbh\u00eds N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Daonchumhachta",
        "From": "1971-06",
        "To": "1988",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Merged into FAS",
        "Source": "Labour Services Act, 1987; 'Manpower Service puts 800 in jobs' Irish Times, 25 Sept. 1971",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 514,
        "Name": "Water Pollution Advisory Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1977-06-13",
        "To": "1990-07-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced informal council set up Feb 1975",
        "Source": "Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977; Local Government (Water Pollution) (Amendment) Act, 1990",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "pollution abatement;waste water management",
        "Cofog 1": "Environmental protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 515,
        "Name": "Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na Ombudsman Commission",
        "Alternate names": "Coimisi\u00fan Ombudsman an Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na",
        "From": "2007-05-09",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.gardaombudsman.ie\/; The Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na Act 2005",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "police services",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 516,
        "Name": "Horse Sport Ireland, Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2006-11-20",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.horsesportireland.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Kildare ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreational and sporting services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 517,
        "Name": "Agricultural Wages Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1937-04-22",
        "To": "1977-02-28",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by a joint labour committee for agricultural workers",
        "Source": "Agricultural Wages Act, 1936; Industrial Relations Act, 1976",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 518,
        "Name": "Bord na Leabhar Gaeilge",
        "Alternate names": "Irish Language Book Board",
        "From": "1952-09-05",
        "To": "2008-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Absorbed into Foras na Gaeilge; functions are now carried out under the name of Cl\u00e1r na Leabhar Gaeilge",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.gaeilge.ie\/Foras_na_Gaeilge\/Clar_na_Leabhar_Gaeilge.asp; 'Book Body Meets' the Irish Press, 5 Sept. 1952; http:\/\/www.educationmatters.ie\/2007\/10\/31\/irish-language-books-board-disbanded\/\r\n",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services;cultural services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 519,
        "Name": "Council for Education, Recruitment and Training for the Hotel Industry",
        "Alternate names": "CERT;Cert Ltd.",
        "From": "1963-11-07",
        "To": "2003-05-28",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Established by Bord F\u00e1ilte; Functions transferred to National Tourism Development Authority (F\u00e1ilte Ireland) and FETAC now has responsibility for awards",
        "Source": "National Tourism Development Authority Act 2003; http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010201150400\/http:\/\/www.cert.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 520,
        "Name": "Dairy Disposal Company, Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1927-04-29",
        "To": "1972-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "3 subsidiaries-Cleeves Confectionary (Limerick) Ltd., Condensed Milk Co. of Ireland Ltd, Newmarket Dairy Co. Ltd",
        "Source": "Creamery Act 1928; MacCarthaigh 2009",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": "Assistant Secretary",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 521,
        "Name": "Dental Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1928-08-03",
        "To": "1985-11-13",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Dental Council, funded by registration fees--like Law Society",
        "Source": "Dentists Act 1928; Dentists Act, 1985; FitzGerald, 1963",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 522,
        "Name": "Independent Radio and Television Commission",
        "Alternate names": "An Coimisi\u00fan Um Raidio agus Telef\u00eds Neamhsple\u00e1ch;IRTC",
        "From": "1988-10-17",
        "To": "2001-09-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Broadcasting Commission of Ireland",
        "Source": "Radio and Television Act, 1988; Broadcasting Act, 2001",
        "Functions": "Contracting",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 523,
        "Name": "Irish Folklore Commission",
        "Alternate names": "Coimisi\u00fan B\u00e9aloideasa \u00c9ireann",
        "From": "1935-04",
        "To": "1971-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Archives now held at UCD",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 16\/1957; S.I. No. 193\/1957; http:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/ucdnews\/may95\/folklore.html; O'Sullivan, S. (1974) 'The Work of the Irish Folklore Commission', University College Dublin.",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 524,
        "Name": "F\u00f3ir Teoranta",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1972-03-28",
        "To": "1991-04-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Taisc\u00ed St\u00e1it Teoranta in 1972; Absorbed into Industrial Credit Corporation Public Limited Company in 1991",
        "Source": "F\u00f3ir Teoranta Act, 1972; Foir Teoranta (Amendment) Act, 1973; F\u00f3ir Teoranta (Dissolution) Act, 1990",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 525,
        "Name": "Bord F\u00e1ilte \u00c9ireann",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1955-07-01",
        "To": "2003-05-28",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced An Bord F\u00e1ilte and F\u00f3gra F\u00e1ilte, added publishing\/publicity functions. Replaced by National Tourism Development Authority (F\u00e1ilte Ireland)",
        "Source": "Tourist Traffic Act 1955; National Tourism Development Authority Act 2003",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services;cultural services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 526,
        "Name": "Circuit Court Rules Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1936-11-28",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Courts of Justice Act, 1936; 28th Interim Report of the Committee on Court Practice and Procedure",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 527,
        "Name": "District Court Rules Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1936-11-28",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Courts of Justice Act, 1936; 28th Interim Report of the Committee on Court Practice and Procedure",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 528,
        "Name": "Superior Court Rules Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1936-11-28",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Courts of Justice Act, 1936; 28th Interim Report of the Committee on Court Practice and Procedure",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 529,
        "Name": "Public Offices Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1995-11-01",
        "To": "2001-12-10",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Standards in Public Office Commission",
        "Source": "Ethics in Public Office Act 1995; Standards in Public Office Act, 2001",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 530,
        "Name": "Campus and Stadium Ireland Development Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1999-12-10",
        "To": "2007-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by the National Sports Campus Development Authority; http:\/\/www.nscda.ie\/",
        "Source": "National Sports Campus Development Act 2006",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreational and sporting services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 531,
        "Name": "Committee on Court Practice and Procedure",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1962-04-13",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Question Posed By: Deputy Leo Varadkar--Subject: Departmental Bodies--Date: 13 February 2008--Question Number: 371, 373, 378; http:\/\/www.jcfj.ie\/pqs\/index.php?option=com_sobi2&sobi2Task=sobi2Details&catid=180&sobi2Id=569&Itemid=27",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 532,
        "Name": "An Bord Scol\u00e1ireachta\u00ed C\u00f3malairte",
        "Alternate names": "Scholarship Exchange Board",
        "From": "1957-12-23",
        "To": "1992-02-03",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by the Ireland - United States Commission for Educational Exchange (The Fulbright Commission)",
        "Source": "Scholarship Exchange (Ireland and the United States of America) Act, 1957; the Educational Exchange (Ireland and the United States of America) Act, 1991; http:\/\/www.fulbright.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 533,
        "Name": "Registration Council for Secondary Teachers",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1914",
        "To": "2006-03-28",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by the Teaching Council",
        "Source": "Intermediate Education (Ireland) Act 1914; Teaching Council Act, 2001; S.I. No. 185\/2006",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "secondary education;subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 534,
        "Name": "General Medical Services (Payments) Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord Seirbh\u00eds\u00ed Liachta Ginear\u00e1lta (Ioca\u00edochta\u00ed)",
        "From": "1972-07-28",
        "To": "2005-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Became part of HSE",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 184\/1972; Health Act 2004",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "medical products, appliances and equipment;outpatient services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 535,
        "Name": "Office for Health Gain",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1994",
        "To": "2005",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Health Act 2004; McGauran et al. 2005",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;hospital services;medical products, appliances and equipment;outpatient services;public health services;Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 536,
        "Name": "Office for Health Management",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-06",
        "To": "2005",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Health Act 2004; OHM Annual reports, available at https:\/\/pnd.hseland.ie\/corp\/ohmpublications\/ohmpublications.html, and newsletter at https:\/\/pnd.hseland.ie\/corp\/ohmpublications\/newsletter\/20050315163637.html",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;public health services;Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 537,
        "Name": "Pigs and Bacon Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1940-01-01",
        "To": "1983-08-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "replaced the Bacon Marketing Board and the Pigs Marketing Board; privatised 1983",
        "Source": "Pigs and Bacon (Amendment) Act, 1939; Seanad \u00c9ireann - Volume 102 - 30 November, 1983--State Guarantees Act, 1954 (Amendment of Schedule) (No. 2) Order, 1983",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 538,
        "Name": "Agricultural Credit Corporation",
        "Alternate names": "ACC",
        "From": "1927-09-30",
        "To": "2001-12-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Purchased by Rabobank",
        "Source": "Agricultural Credit Act, 1927; Acc Bank Act, 1992; Acc Bank Act, 2001; Palcic and Reeves 2007; MacCarthaigh 2009 ",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company; Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
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        "Ministers": null,
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        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 539,
        "Name": "Hospitals Joint Services Board ",
        "Alternate names": "an Bord Comhchoracha d'Oispideil",
        "From": "1965-07-14",
        "To": "1990-06-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Privatised--became part of Connacht Court group",
        "Source": "Health (Corporate Bodies) Act, 1961; S.I. No. 157\/1965; S.I. No. 140\/1990; S.I. No. 145\/1990",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;hospital services;medical products, appliances and equipment",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 540,
        "Name": "National Community Development Agency",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1982-12-08",
        "To": "1984-07-19",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced National Social Service Board (I); Replaced by National Social Service Board (II)",
        "Source": "National Community Development Agency Act, 1982; National Social Service Board Act, 1984",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;sickness and disability;social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 541,
        "Name": "National Health Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1948-03-03",
        "To": "1996-11-06",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Health Act, 1947; S.I. No. 81\/1948; Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Act, 1996",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 542,
        "Name": "National Prices Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1971-10-15",
        "To": "1986-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 285\/1971; Lyons, P. (2007) 'Competition and Merger Law and Practice 1953-2002' p. 219 (available at http:\/\/webird.tcd.ie\/bitstream\/2262\/11978\/1\/LyonsP0507.pdf)",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 543,
        "Name": "Industrial Credit Corporation",
        "Alternate names": "ICC",
        "From": "1933-10-04",
        "To": "2001-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Purchased by Bank of Scotland",
        "Source": "Industrial Credit Act, 1933; ICC Bank Act, 1992; Palcic and Reeves 2007; FitzGerald, 1963; MacCarthaigh 2009",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company; Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 544,
        "Name": "Registration of Deeds and Titles Rules Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2006-11-04",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Formerly Registration of Titles Rules Committee",
        "Source": "Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006; Question Number: 370, Question Posed By: Deputy Leo Varadkar, Subject: Departmental Bodies, Date: 13 February 2008",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 545,
        "Name": "Registration of Title Rules Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1964-07-04",
        "To": "2006-11-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Formerly Local Registration of Title Rules Committee; Replaced by Registration of Deeds and Titles Rules Committee",
        "Source": "Registration of Title Act 1964; Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006; Question Number: 370, Question Posed By: Deputy Leo Varadkar, Subject: Departmental Bodies, Date: 13 February 2008",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 546,
        "Name": "Great Southern Hotels",
        "Alternate names": "Ostlanna Iompair Teo",
        "From": "1961-06-27",
        "To": "2006-08-24",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Nationalised in 1961 as a subsidiary of CIE, then Aer Rianta and the DAA",
        "Source": "MacCarthaigh 2009; FitzGerald, 1963; Transport Act, 1963; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 203 - 28 May, 1963--Committee on Finance. - Transport Bill, 1963 [Seanad]\u2014 Second Stage; 'DAA sells Great Southern Hotels chain' RTE News, 24 August 2006 ",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 547,
        "Name": "Dormant Accounts Fund Disbursements Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2002-06-05",
        "To": "2006-01-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Dormant Accounts Board",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Dormant Account Acts 2001 and 2005",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 548,
        "Name": "National Council for Vocational Awards",
        "Alternate names": "Comhairle N\u00e1isi\u00fanta na gC\u00e1il\u00edocha\u00ed Gairmoidechais;NCVA",
        "From": "1991-11-29",
        "To": "2001-06-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by FETAC",
        "Source": "Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 420 - 05 June, 1992--Estimates, 1992. - Vote 29: Third-Level and Further Education (Revised Estimate); http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010201070000\/http:\/\/www.ncva.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 549,
        "Name": "National Council for Educational Awards",
        "Alternate names": "Comhairle N\u00e1isi\u00fanta na gC\u00e1il\u00edochta\u00ed Oideachais;NCEA",
        "From": "1980-07-16",
        "To": "2001-06-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Existed as an ad hoc body since 1972, replaced by HETAC",
        "Source": "National Council for Educational Awards Act 1979; Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level;subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 550,
        "Name": "National Committee for Development Education",
        "Alternate names": "NCDE",
        "From": "1994-06-30",
        "To": "2002-12-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 644 - 18 December, 2007 - Written Answers. - Departmental Agencies; http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20011214234002\/http:\/\/www.ncde.ie\/index.html",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;International Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level;foreign economic aid",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 551,
        "Name": "Probation and Welfare Service",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1979",
        "To": "2006-06-26",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Previously known as the 'Welfare Service'. In 1979 was re-named to the 'Probation and Welfare Service'. Restructured as the 'Probation Service' in 2006. The Probation of Offenders Act (1907) provided for statutory supervision of offenders in the community and is the foundation for probation work in Ireland. ",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Criminal Justice (Community Service) Act 1983; Criminal Justice Act 2006; http:\/\/www.probation.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC;social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 552,
        "Name": "Local Registration of Title Rules Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1936-11-28",
        "To": "1964-07-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Became the Registration of Title Rules Committee ",
        "Source": "Courts of Justice Act 1936; Registration of Title Act 1964; Subject: Departmental Bodies, Date: 13 February 2008, Question Number: 370, Question Posed By: Deputy Leo Varadkar",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 553,
        "Name": "Irish National Petroleum Corporation",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1979-07-02",
        "To": "2001-07-16",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "purchased by Tosco Corp.",
        "Source": "Irish National Petroleum Corporation Limited Act, 2001; \r\nhttp:\/\/www.dcenr.gov.ie\/Energy\/Oil+Supply+Division\/National+Petroleum+Corporation+%28INPC%29.htm \r\n\r\nPalcic and Reeves 2007",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 554,
        "Name": "Bord Telecom \u00c9ireann",
        "Alternate names": "Irish Telecommunications Board;Telecom \u00c9ireann",
        "From": "1984-01-01",
        "To": "1999-07-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Became eircom after privatisation in 1999; subsidiaries included EIRTRADE Services, Ltd., Telecommunications Investments, plc., and EIRCELL.",
        "Source": "Postal and Telecommunications Services Act, 1983; Postal and Telecommunications Services (Amendment) Act, 1999; MacCarthaigh 2009",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "communication",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 555,
        "Name": "Irish Land Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1881-08-22",
        "To": "1999-03-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Existed under various forms under British government since 1881; took on some of the functions of the Congested Districts Board under Land Law (Commission) Act, 1923",
        "Source": "Land Law (Ireland) Act 1881; Land Law (Commission) Act, 1923; Irish Land Commission (Dissolution) Act, 1992; S.I. No. 75\/1999; Seanad \u00c9ireann - Volume 134 - 21 October, 1992--Irish Land Commission (Dissolution) Bill, 1989: Second Stage",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Delivery;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing and community amenities NEC;housing development",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 556,
        "Name": "National Industrial and Economic Council",
        "Alternate names": "NIEC",
        "From": "1963-10-09",
        "To": "1973-11-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Chaired by T.K. Whitaker 1963-1967 (http:\/\/www.pgil-eirdata.org\/html\/pgil_datasets\/authors\/w\/Whitaker,TK\/life.htm). Replaced by NESC in 1973",
        "Source": "Lee, J., 1991; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 233 - 06 March, 1968--Committee on Finance. - Vote 40\u2014Industry and Commerce; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 205 - 23 October, 1963--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - National Industrial Economic Council",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 557,
        "Name": "Wildlife Advisory Council",
        "Alternate names": "An Chomhairle urn Fhiadh\u00falra",
        "From": "1977-06-01",
        "To": "1995-07-10",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merged into Heritage Council",
        "Source": "Wildlife Act, 1976; Heritage Act 1995",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "protection of biodiversity and landscape",
        "Cofog 1": "Environmental protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 558,
        "Name": "Eastern Health Shared Services",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2000-03",
        "To": "2005",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Merged into HSE",
        "Source": "Health Act 2004; http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20020812001530\/www.ehss.ie\/frames\/about\/index.html",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 559,
        "Name": "Probation Service",
        "Alternate names": "An tSeirbh\u00eds Phromhaidh",
        "From": "2006-06-26",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the 'Probation and Welfare Service' in 2006",
        "Source": "Criminal Justice Act 2006; http:\/\/www.probation.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ;Meath ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 560,
        "Name": "Criminal Law Codification Advisory Committee",
        "Alternate names": "An Coiste Comhairleach um Ch\u00f3d\u00fa an Dl\u00ed Choiri\u00fail ",
        "From": "2007-02-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.criminalcode.ie\/; Criminal Justice Act 2006",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 561,
        "Name": "Inspector of Prisons and Places of Detention",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2002-04",
        "To": "2007-11-21",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "First suggestions on appointment of an inspector of prisons in Ireland can be traced back to 1985 - 'The Whitaker report'",
        "Source": "Prisons Act 2007; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 560 - 04 February, 2003--Written Answers. - Inspector of Prisons; http:\/\/www.inspectorofprisons.gov.ie\/ ",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "prisons",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 562,
        "Name": "Electronic Communications Appeal Panel",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2003",
        "To": "2007-06-13",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No.307\/2003; http:\/\/www.dcenr.gov.ie\/Communications\/Regulation+and+Postal+Division\/The+former+Electronic+Communications+Appeals+Panel.htm;\r\nD\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 656 - 29 May, 2008--Written Answers. - Commission for Communications Regulation",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "communication",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 563,
        "Name": "Telef\u00eds na Gaelige",
        "Alternate names": "TG4",
        "From": "2007-04-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Was established as a wholly owned subsidiary by RTE in 1996. It was established as independent public corporation in 2007 (Broadcasting Act 2001)",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.tg4.ie\/bearla\/; Broadcasting Act 2001",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Galway ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services;cultural services;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 564,
        "Name": "National Film Studios of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1975-06",
        "To": "1982-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Ardmore Film Studios were purchased by the Government in 1973, run by RTE until 1975 when name changed to NFSI; statutory basis in 1980; closed and went into receivership & company liquidated April 1982",
        "Source": "National Film Studios of Ireland Limited Act, 1980; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 334 - 18 May, 1982--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Ardmore Studios Closure; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 340 - 02 March, 1983--Ceisteanna \u2014 Questions. Oral Answers. - National Film Studios",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body; Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Wicklow ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services;cultural services;other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 565,
        "Name": "National Savings Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1955-12-21",
        "To": "1985-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 241 - 08 July, 1969--Committee on Finance. - Vote 6: Office of the Minister for Finance; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 168 - 12 June, 1958--Written Answers. - State-sponsored Companies, Commissions, Committees and Advisory Councils; Private Members' Business. - Protection of Investments: Motion (Resumed). Wednesday, 15 February 1984, D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann Debate - Vol. 347 No. 13",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 566,
        "Name": "Probation and After-Care Service",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1962",
        "To": "1969",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Probation officers can be traced back to the 1907 Probation of Offenders Act; but no separate agency\/service was established. As a service was established in 1962 under the title: 'Probation and After-Care Service'. In 1969 was reorganized and re-named the 'Welfare Service'. ",
        "Source": "Probation of Offenders Act 1907; Criminal Justice (Administration) Act 1914; Criminal Justice Act 1960; http:\/\/www.probation.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 567,
        "Name": "Merchandise Marks Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1932-03-10",
        "To": "1980-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Merchandise Marks Act, 1931; Irish Times, 12 March 1932; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 323 - 23 October, 1980--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions . Oral Answers . - State Advisory Bodies",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 568,
        "Name": "Nitrigin Eireann Teoranta",
        "Alternate names": "Nitrogen Ireland, Ltd.",
        "From": "1961-10-03",
        "To": "2008-12-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Ended up as a holding company for the state's 51% shareholding in IFI (Irish Fertilizer)",
        "Source": "N\u00edtrigin \u00c9ireann Teoranta Acts 1963 to 2001; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 588 - 06 July, 2004--Written Answers. - Departmental Agencies; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 647 - 19 February, 2008--Written Answers. - Semi-State Bodies; CRO",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 569,
        "Name": "National Monuments Advisory Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1930-08-02",
        "To": "1990-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Lapsed while legislation to establish replacement body (Historic Monuments Council) pending enactment (see D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 418 - 08 April, 1992--Written Answers. - National Monuments Advisory Council), ultimately replaced by Heritage Council under Heritage Act, 1995",
        "Source": "National Monuments Acts, 1930 to 1987; Heritage Act 1995; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 168 - 12 June, 1958--Written Answers. - State-sponsored Companies, Commissions, Committees and Advisory Councils",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 570,
        "Name": "C\u00f3ras Beostoic agus Feola Teoranta",
        "Alternate names": "Irish Livestock and Meat Board",
        "From": "1969-02-04",
        "To": "1979-10-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by C\u00f3ras Beostoic agus Feola in 1979",
        "Source": "C\u00f3ras Beostoic agus Feola Act, 1979",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 571,
        "Name": "Inland Fisheries Trust Incorporated",
        "Alternate names": "Iontaobhas Iascaigh Intire Ioncorportha",
        "From": "1951-05-07",
        "To": "1980-10-29",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Death by replacement by Central Fisheries Board",
        "Source": "Fisheries Act, 1980; CRO",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 572,
        "Name": "Hospital Sterile Supplies Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord Coracha Aimride d'Ospideil",
        "From": "1965-01-06",
        "To": "1965-07-14",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Hospitals Joint Services Board",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 1\/1965; S.I. No. 157\/1965",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;hospital services;medical products, appliances and equipment",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 574,
        "Name": "An Coiste T\u00e9arma\u00edochta",
        "Alternate names": "An Buanchoiste T\u00e9arma\u00edochta;Irish Terminology Committee",
        "From": "1968",
        "To": "1999-12-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Committees of Irish-language experts were set up as early as 1927 in order to provide terminology for the education system. An Buanchoiste T\u00e9arma\u00edochta (The Permanent Terminology Committee) was established by the Minister of Education in 1968. Merged into Foras na Gaeilge 1999",
        "Source": "the British-Irish Agreement Act 1999; the North-South Co-operation (Implementation Bodies) Northern Ireland Order 1999; http:\/\/gaeilge.ie\/Foras_na_Gaeilge\/The_Terminology_Committee.asp",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 575,
        "Name": "An G\u00fam",
        "Alternate names": "An Sc\u00e9im Foillsi\u00fach\u00e1in",
        "From": "1925-03-06",
        "To": "1999-12-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merged into Foras na Gaeilge",
        "Source": "http:\/\/gaeilge.ie\/Foras_na_Gaeilge\/An_Gum.asp; the British-Irish Agreement Act 1999; the North-South Co-operation (Implementation Bodies) Northern Ireland Order 1999; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 42 - 28 June, 1932, Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - An G\u00fam.",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services;subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 576,
        "Name": "An Coimisi\u00fan Dump\u00e1la",
        "Alternate names": "Dumping Commission",
        "From": "1969",
        "To": "1985",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Imposition of Duties (Dumping and Subsidies) Act 1968; \r\nCeisteanna-Questions. Oral Answers. - Dumping Controls. D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann Debate\r\nVol. 259 No. 8, Wednesday, 8 March 1972; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 358 - 07 May, 1985--Written Answers. - Statutory\/Non-Statutory Bodies and Committees",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 577,
        "Name": "Public Service Advisory Council",
        "Alternate names": "Coiste Comhairleach na Seirbh\u00edse Poibl\u00ed",
        "From": "1973-11-01",
        "To": "1987-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Ministers and Secretaries Act 1973; S.I. No. 293\/1973; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 422 - 08 July, 1992--Ceisteanna \u2014 Questions. Oral Answers. - Public Service Advisory Council",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 578,
        "Name": "Grain Importers (Eire) Ltd",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1939-09-29",
        "To": "1960-11-17",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "State Guarantees Act, 1954; S.I. No. 88\/1961; State Enterprises; By John O'Donovan, M.A., D.ECON.SC.[Read before the Society, 12th May, 1950.]; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 222 - 29 March, 1966--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Overdraft of Grain Importers, Limited.",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry;Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 579,
        "Name": "Credit Union Advisory Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1966-03-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Credit Union Act, 1966; S.I. No. 29\/1967; Credit Union Act 1997; S.I. No. 193\/2007; http:\/\/www.financialregulator.ie\/ABOUT-US\/COMMITTEE\/Pages\/statutory-panels.aspx",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 580,
        "Name": "Aer Rianta",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1937-04-05",
        "To": "2004-10-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Under the 2004 State Airports Act, the DAA assumed responsibility for all the assets, liabilities and contracts of the former Aer Rianta; eventually some responsibility will go to Cork and Shannon Airport Authorities. Aer Rianta was originally the holding company for Aer Lingus and Aerlinte Eireann",
        "Source": "Air Navigation and Transport Act, 1936; S.I. No. 177\/1938; Air Companies Act, 1966; State Airports Act 2004; http:\/\/www.dublinairportauthority.com\/company-profile\/company-history.html",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 581,
        "Name": "Institi\u00faid Teangeola\u00edochta \u00c9ireann",
        "Alternate names": "Linguistics Institute of Ireland",
        "From": "1972-10-27",
        "To": "2004-01-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 577 - 16 December, 2003--Written Answers. - Institi\u00faid Teangeola\u00edochta \u00c9ireann; http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20030607005819\/http:\/\/ite.ie\/index.htm",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;Research and Development (RCR);subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 582,
        "Name": "Motor Insurance Advisory Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1984-11-16",
        "To": "2004-09-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 299\/1984; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 603 - 25 May, 2005--Written Answers. - Motor Insurance",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "other industries;transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 583,
        "Name": "National Validation Body on Social Work Qualifications and Training",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1994",
        "To": "1997-02-27",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by statutory National Social Work Qualifications Board",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 97\/1997; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 455 - 20 September, 1995--Written Answers. - Ministerial Appointments",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Soc protection);social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 584,
        "Name": "Employment Equality Agency",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1977-10-01",
        "To": "1999-10-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by the Equality Authority in 1999",
        "Source": "Employment Equality Act 1977; The Employment Equality Act 1998",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 585,
        "Name": "Archbishop Marsh's Library",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1707",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.marshlibrary.ie\/; An Act for settling and preserving a publick library for ever\u2026, 1707; S.I. No. 8\/1970; National Cultural Institutions Act, 1997",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 586,
        "Name": "Anglo Irish Bank",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2009-01-21",
        "To": "2011-10-14",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Nationalized in 2009, and on \r\n14 October 2011, the name of Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Limited was  changed to Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Limited, trading as IBRC.",
        "Source": "Anglo-Irish Bank Corporation Act 2009; http:\/\/www.angloirishbank.ie\/; Laeven & Valencia, 'Systemic Banking Crises Database: An Update', IMF Working Paper WP\/12\/163, p. 29.  ",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 587,
        "Name": "Irish Maritime Development Office",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2000-07",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.imdo.ie\/; Marine Institute Act 1991; Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1999",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "other industries;Research and Development (Economic affairs);transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 589,
        "Name": "Butter Marketing Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1935-06-29",
        "To": "1961-05-17",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "A Butter Marketing Committee was in existence at creamery industry level pre 1930 and had some official standing. The Dairy Produce (Price Stabilisation) Act, No 21 of 1935 enabled the Minister to give recognition to marketing organisations e.g. the Butter Marketing Committee. Substance was given to this recognition in SI 354\/1935 - Butter (Levy and Bounty) Order 1935; Replaced by An Bord Bainne",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 354\/1935; S.I. No. 205\/1952; Dairy Produce Marketing Act, 1961",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 590,
        "Name": "Digital Media Development Limited",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2000-03-28",
        "To": "2003-07-21",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Dissolved and replaced by Digital Hub Development Agency",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 220\/2001; Digital Hub Development Agency Act 2003; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 647 - 19 February, 2008--Written Answers. - Departmental Bodies",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "communication;other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 591,
        "Name": "Cosp\u00f3ir",
        "Alternate names": "National Sports Council",
        "From": "1978-02-10",
        "To": "1999-07-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by statutory Irish Sports Council",
        "Source": "Irish Sports Council Act 1999; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 323 - 05 November, 1980--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions . Oral Answers . - Departmental Advisory Bodies; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 463 - 28 March, 1996--Written Answers. - Sports Activities Recognition",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 592,
        "Name": "Agency for Personal Service Overseas",
        "Alternate names": "APSO",
        "From": "1974-03-28",
        "To": "2004-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "In 2004 APSO was merged into the Irish government\u2019s Development Cooperation Ireland (DCI) office ",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 482 - 12 November, 1997--Written Answers. - Non-Commercial Agencies; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 642 - 22 November, 2007--Written Answers. - Departmental Agencies; http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20020331052250\/http:\/\/www.apso.ie\/; Listed in McGauran et al. 2005",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services;International Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;foreign economic aid",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 593,
        "Name": "Refugee Agency ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1991-04",
        "To": "2001-04-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Merge w\/ Directorate for Asylum Support Services to form the Reception and Integration Agency ",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 533 - 03 April, 2001--Written Answers. - Departmental Agencies; http:\/\/www.ria.gov.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "International Services;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 594,
        "Name": "Directorate for Asylum Support Services",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1999-11",
        "To": "2001-04-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Merged w\/ Refugee Agency to form the Reception and Integration Agency in 2001. Before November 1999 the Eastern Health Board was responsible for the provision of accommodation for asylum seekers.  ",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 528 - 12 December, 2000--Written Answers. - Accommodation for Asylum Seekers; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 532 - 06 March, 2001--Written Answers. - Asylum Support Services; http:\/\/www.ria.gov.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "International Services;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing;social exclusion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 595,
        "Name": "Irish Life Assurance Co., Ltd",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1939-03-15",
        "To": "1991-07-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Former subsidiaries include Irish Estates, Ltd. and Ilasco",
        "Source": "Insurance Act 1936; Insurance Amendment Act 1938; Palcic and Reeves 2007",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 596,
        "Name": "Sentence Review Group",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1989-12",
        "To": "2001-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by Parole Board",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 537 - 31 May, 2001--Written Answers. - Sentence Review Group; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 394 - 13 December, 1989--Written Answers. - Long-Term Prisoners; http:\/\/www.justice.ie\/en\/JELR\/Pages\/Parole_Board",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "prisons;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 597,
        "Name": "Irish Council for Science, Technology and Innovation",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-04",
        "To": "2005-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Under aegis of Forfas; ICSTI was replaced by Advisory Council for Science, Technology and Innovation",
        "Source": "http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20021219022343\/www.forfas.ie\/icsti\/; Address by Mr Noel Treacy T.D. Minister for Science, Technology and Commerce to the Irish Council for Science, Technology and Innovation on Tuesday, 14 September 1999",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 598,
        "Name": "Comhairle na Gaeilge",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1969-06-13",
        "To": "1978-11-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "predecessor of Bord na Gaeilge",
        "Source": "Seanad \u00c9ireann - Volume 89 - 07 June, 1978--An Bille um Bord na Gaeilge, 1978: An Dara C\u00e9im. Bord na Gaeilge Bill, 1978: Second Stage; 'Taking another look at Irish: Haughey's new council' Irish Times, 14 June 1969",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 599,
        "Name": "C\u00f3ras Tr\u00e1cht\u00e1la Teoranta",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1951-06",
        "To": "1959-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by C\u00f3ras Tr\u00e1cht\u00e1la (Irish Export Board)",
        "Source": "Export Promotion Act, 1959; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 176 - 09 July, 1959--Export Promotion Bill, 1959\u2014Second Stage; IPA Yearbook 1967",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 600,
        "Name": "Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (II)",
        "Alternate names": "Cumann C\u00f3gaiseoir\u00ed na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2007-05",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "In May 2007 the old Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (est. in 1875) replaced by the new Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland which has an expanded remit as a regulator of pharmacy in Ireland",
        "Source": "Pharmacy Act 2007; http:\/\/www.pharmaceuticalsociety.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "medical products, appliances and equipment;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 601,
        "Name": "Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (I)",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1875",
        "To": "2007-05",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by new Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland in 2007 under the Pharmacy Act 2007",
        "Source": "Pharmacies Acts 1875-1962;\r\nPharmacy Act 2007; http:\/\/www.pharmaceuticalsociety.ie\/; http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20010402023121\/http:\/\/www.pharmaceuticalsociety.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "medical products, appliances and equipment;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 602,
        "Name": "Erin Foods",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1963-08-20",
        "To": "1990-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Subsidiary of Irish Sugar",
        "Source": "Sugar Manufacture (Amendment) Act, 1962; S.I. No. 195\/1965; McCarthaigh 2009",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry;Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 603,
        "Name": "Press Council of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2007-11-06",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Independent press regulation body; prior to 2006, similar functions were exercised by the Press Industry Steering Committee (2004-2006), which proposed the creation of the Press Council of Ireland and election of the Press Ombudsman",
        "Source": "CRO lists date of registration as 06\/11\/08; see also http:\/\/www.pressombudsman.ie\/ (which has 1 Jan 08 as start)",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 604,
        "Name": "Office of the Press Ombudsman",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2008-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Prior to 2006, similar functions were exercised by the Press Industry Steering Committee (2004-2006), which proposed the creation of the Press Council of Ireland and election of the Press Ombudsman",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.pressombudsman.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 605,
        "Name": "Irish Shipping Ltd",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1941-03-21",
        "To": "1984-11-14",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Irish Shipping Limited Act, 1947; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 353 - 14 November, 1984--Irish Shipping Limited: Motion",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 606,
        "Name": "Milling Advisory Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1933-05-24",
        "To": "1958-07-29",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Agricultural Produce (Cereals) Act, 1933 to 1956; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 168 - 12 June, 1958--Written Answers. - State-Sponsored Companies, Commissions, Committees and Advisory Councils;\r\nS.I. No. 65\/1933 \u2014 Agricultural Produce (Cereals) Act, 1933 (Parts I To VII) (Commencement) Order, 1933.",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 607,
        "Name": "Dublin Transport Authority",
        "Alternate names": "Iompras Bhaile \u00c1tha Cliath",
        "From": "1986-11-12",
        "To": "1987-12-27",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Dublin Transport Authority Act, 1986; Dublin Transport Authority (Dissolution) Act, 1987",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 608,
        "Name": "Dublin Metropolitan Streets Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1987-02-01",
        "To": "1987-07-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Dublin Metropolitan Streets Commission Act, 1986; Dublin Metropolitan Streets Commission (Dissolution) Order, 1987",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 609,
        "Name": "Environmental Research Unit",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1988-02-10",
        "To": "1994-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by the Environmental Protection Agency",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 20\/1988; Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992; S.I. No. 409\/1993",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Environmental Protection)",
        "Cofog 1": "Environmental protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 610,
        "Name": "Companies Registration Office",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1908",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Also Registrar of Friendly Societies (plan to formally merge)",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.cro.ie\/; Companies Acts, 1908 To 1917; Companies (Re-Constitution of Records) Act, 1924; Registration of Business Names Act, 1963",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 611,
        "Name": "Ceimic\u00ed Teoranta",
        "Alternate names": "Irish Chemical Company",
        "From": "1947-01-29",
        "To": "1986-07-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Monarchana Alc\u00f3il na h\u00c9ireann, Teoranta under 1938 Act; change of name under Industrial Alcohol (Amendment) Act, 1947; went into liquidation in 1986.",
        "Source": "Industrial Alcohol (Amendment) Act, 1947; '\u00a34.5m. losses force closure of Ceimici Teo' Irish Independent, 31 July 1986",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 612,
        "Name": "National Council for the Elderly",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1990",
        "To": "1997-03",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced the National Council for the Aged in 1990; replaced by the National Council on Ageing and Older People in 1997.",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.ncaop.ie\/; S.I. No. 120\/1997",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "old age",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 613,
        "Name": "National Council for the Aged",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1981-06",
        "To": "1990",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by National Council for the Elderly in 1990.",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.ncaop.ie\/; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 372 - 21 May, 1987--Written Answers. - Departmental Advisory Bodies",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "old age",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 614,
        "Name": "National Social Service Board (I)",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1981-06",
        "To": "1982-12-08",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced the National Social Service Council; Replaced by National Community Development Agency",
        "Source": "National Community Development Agency Act, 1982; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 347 - 25 January, 1984--National Social Service Board Bill, 1983: Second Stage; Seanad \u00c9ireann - Volume 103 - 22 February, 1984; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 335 - 01 June, 1982--Return to Writ: Dublin West. - National Community Development Agency Bill, 1982: Second Stage",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 615,
        "Name": "National Social Service Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1971-10",
        "To": "1981-06",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by the National Social Service Board",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 347 - 25 January, 1984--National Social Service Board Bill, 1983: Second Stage; Seanad \u00c9ireann - Volume 103 - 22 February, 1984--National Social Service Board Bill, 1983: Second Stage; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 335 - 01 June, 1982--Return to Writ: Dublin West. - National Community Development Agency Bill, 1982: Second Stage",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 616,
        "Name": "General Nursing Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1919",
        "To": "1951-06-07",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by the General Nursing Council in 1923 ",
        "Source": "Nurses Registration (Ireland) Act 1919; S.I. No. 8\/1923; Browne, R. Statutory Corporations and Commissions, in King, F.Public Administration in Ireland Vol. 1, 1944 ",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;hospital services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 617,
        "Name": "Central Midwives Board (II)",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1945-01-01",
        "To": "1951-06-07",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merge w\/General Nursing Council to form An Bord Altranais",
        "Source": "Midwives Act, 1944; Nurses Act, 1950; Browne, R. Statutory Corporations and Commissions, in King, F.Public Administration in Ireland Vol. 1, 1944 ",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "hospital services;outpatient services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 618,
        "Name": "National Blood Transfusion Association",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1948-08-20",
        "To": "1965-04-15",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Blood Transfusion Service Board",
        "Source": "FitzGerald, 1963; S.I. No. 78\/1965; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 111 - 06 July, 1948--Committee on Finance. - Vote 68\u2014Health; Seanad \u00c9ireann - Volume 54 - 27 July, 1961--Health (Corporate Bodies) Bill, 1961: Second and Subsequent Stages",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 619,
        "Name": "Monarchana Alc\u00f3il na h\u00c9ireann, Teoranta",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1938-11-11",
        "To": "1947-01-29",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Industrial Alcohol Advisory Board, replaced by Ceimic\u00ed Teoranta",
        "Source": "Industrial Alcohol Act, 1938; Industrial Alcohol (Amendment) Act, 1947",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 620,
        "Name": "Industrial Alcohol Advisory Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1935-02-19",
        "To": "1938-11-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Monarchana Alc\u00f3il na h\u00c9ireann, Teoranta in 1938",
        "Source": "Industrial Alcohol Act 1934; Industrial Alcohol (Advisory Body) Order 1935; Industrial Alcohol Act, 1938",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 621,
        "Name": "Pigs Marketing Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1935-09-02",
        "To": "1940-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merged with Bacon Marketing Board to form Pigs and Bacon Commission",
        "Source": "Pigs and Bacon Act, 1935; Pigs and Bacon (Amendment) Act, 1939; S.I. 409\/1935",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 622,
        "Name": "Bacon Marketing Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1935-08-06",
        "To": "1940-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Pigs and Bacon Act, 1935; Pigs and Bacon (Amendment) Act, 1939; S.I. No. 262\/1935",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 623,
        "Name": "Turf Development Board, Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1934-07-16",
        "To": "1946-06-21",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Bord na M\u00f3na",
        "Source": "Turf (Use and Development) Act, 1936; Turf Development Act, 1946",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 624,
        "Name": "An Bord F\u00e1ilte ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1952-07-03",
        "To": "1955-07-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Irish Tourist Board; Replaced by Bord F\u00e1ilte \u00c9ireann",
        "Source": "Tourist Traffic Act 1952; Tourist Traffic Act 1955",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreation, culture and religion NEC;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 625,
        "Name": "F\u00f3gra F\u00e1ilte",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1952",
        "To": "1955-07",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Merge with An Bord F\u00e1ilte to form Bord F\u00e1ilte \u00c9ireann ",
        "Source": "Tourist Traffic Acts 1952 & 1955",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services;recreation, culture and religion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 626,
        "Name": "Irish Tourist Board",
        "Alternate names": "Bord Cuarta\u00edochta na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "1939-08-01",
        "To": "1952-07-03",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by An Bord Failte",
        "Source": "Tourist Traffic Act, 1939; Tourist Traffic Act, 1952",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;other industries;recreation, culture and religion NEC;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 627,
        "Name": "National Mass-Radiography Association, Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": "An Comhlachas N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Slua-Radioghrafachta Teoranta",
        "From": "1950",
        "To": "1964-06-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by the Mass-Radiography Board",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 152\/1964; Seanad \u00c9ireann - Volume 54 - 27 July, 1961--Health (Corporate Bodies) Bill, 1961: Second and Subsequent Stages",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 628,
        "Name": "Min-Fh\u00e9ir Teo (II)",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1960-05",
        "To": "1982",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Re-formed version of Min-Fheir (I); liquidated in 1982, see Irish Times 05\/05\/00",
        "Source": "Grass Meal (Production) Acts, 1959 and 1969; FitzGerald, 1963; Irish Times 05\/05\/00",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Mayo ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 629,
        "Name": "Kilkenny Design Workshops Ltd",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1963-04-19",
        "To": "1988-11-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Transferred to Kilkenny Civic Trust in Nov 1988",
        "Source": "Kilkenny Design Workshops Limited Act, 1982; Seanad \u00c9ireann - Volume 119 - 26 May, 1988--Adjournment Matter. - Kilkenny Design Workshops",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Kilkenny ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 630,
        "Name": "Fuel Importers (Eire) Ltd",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1940-07-08",
        "To": "1959-05-27",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "State Guarantees Act, 1954; S.I. No. 88\/1961; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 81 - 19 February, 1941--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Fuel Importers, Limited; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 175 - 27 May, 1959--Committee on Finance. - Vote 50\u2014Industry and Commerce; 'Liquidator for Fuel Importers' Irish TImes, 27 May 1959",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 631,
        "Name": "Central Midwives Board (I)",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1918",
        "To": "1945",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "The Central Midwives Board for Ireland was replaced by the Central Midwives Board in 1923",
        "Source": "Midwives Act 1918; S.I. No. 9\/1923; Browne, R. Statutory Corporations and Commissions, in King, F.Public Administration in Ireland Vol. 1, 1944",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "hospital services;outpatient services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 632,
        "Name": "Tea Importers Ltd",
        "Alternate names": "Tea Importers (1958) Ltd.",
        "From": "1958",
        "To": "1973-07-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced Tea Importers (Eire) Ltd.; disbanded in 1973 to conform to EEC regulations - large shareholdings were sold and the resulting company was restructured as the Irish Bank of Commerce Ltd.",
        "Source": "Tea (Purchase and Importation) Act, 1958; Aylmer, D., 'Tea for the Irish' in the Tea & Coffee Trade Journal, Jun. 1999; Seanad \u00c9ireann - Volume 49 - 16 April, 1958--Tea (Purchase and Importation) Bill, 1957\u2014Second Stage; 'Jessel taking stake in Tea Importers group' Irish Independent, 3 July 1973; 'Tea Importers (1958) Limited' Announcement, The Irish Press, 4 October, 1973",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 633,
        "Name": "Tea Importers (Eire) Ltd",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1941-07-08",
        "To": "1958-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Tea Importers, Ltd.",
        "Source": "State Guarantees Act, 1954; Tea (Purchase and Importation) Act, 1958; S.I. No. 88\/1961; Aylmer, D., 'Tea for the Irish' in the Tea & Coffee Trade Journal, Jun. 1999; Seanad \u00c9ireann - Volume 49 - 16 April, 1958--Tea (Purchase and Importation) Bill, 1957\u2014Second Stage",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 634,
        "Name": "Flax Development Board, Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1943-02-16",
        "To": "1949-04-07",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 94 - 14 June, 1944--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - The Flax Board; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 97 - 12 July, 1945--Written Answers. - State Companies; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 119 - 15 March, 1950--Committee on Finance. - Flax Act, 1936 (Suspension) Bill, 1950\u2014Committee Stage; 'Farming Since the Famine' CSO, 1997; 'Flax Board for Eire Set Up' Irish Times, 17 Feb. 1943; 'Flax Board Activities Come to End' Irish Independent, 7 April 1949",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 635,
        "Name": "Mining Board (I)",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1931-12-22",
        "To": "1940-11-14",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Mining Board (II)",
        "Source": "Mines and Minerals Act, 1931; S.I. No. 29\/1933; Minerals Development Act, 1940; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 588 - 06 July, 2004--Written Answers. - State Boards",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "mining, manufacturing and construction",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 636,
        "Name": "Animal Feeding Stuffs (\u00c9ire) Ltd",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1939-11-20",
        "To": "1950-09-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "PQ Co Reg No 9887; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 79 - 06 March, 1940--Vote 71\u2014Office of the Minister for Supplies; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 101 - 04 June, 1946--Committee on Finance. - Vote 29\u2014Agriculture; legal notice in Irish Times 22 August 1950",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 637,
        "Name": "Mianrai Teoranta",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1945-06-01",
        "To": "1955-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Amalgamation of the former Slieveardagh Coalfield Development Company Limited and the Minerals Exploration and Development Company, Limited",
        "Source": "Minerals Company Acts, 1945 & 1947",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "mining, manufacturing and construction",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 638,
        "Name": "Minerals Exploration and Development Company, Limited",
        "Alternate names": "Comhlucht Lorgtha agus Forbartha Mianra\u00ed, Teoranta",
        "From": "1941-09-01",
        "To": "1945-06-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Death by merge into Mianrai Teoranta",
        "Source": "Minerals Exploration and Development Company Act, 1941; Minerals Company Act, 1945",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "mining, manufacturing and construction",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 639,
        "Name": "Slieveardagh Coalfield Development Company Limited",
        "Alternate names": "Comhlucht GualL\u00e1thrach Shliabh Ardachadh, Teoranta",
        "From": "1941-05-20",
        "To": "1945-06-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merge into Mianrai Teoranta",
        "Source": "Slievardagh Coalfield Development Act, 1941; Minerals Company Act, 1945",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "mining, manufacturing and construction",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 640,
        "Name": "National Organisation for Rehabilitation",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1955-11",
        "To": "1967-09-21",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by National Rehabilitation Board",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 300\/1967; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 160 - 06 December, 1956--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Advisory Councils and Similar Bodies: Health",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services;sickness and disability;social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Health;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 642,
        "Name": "Min-Fh\u00e9ir Teo (I)",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1954-03-05",
        "To": "1956-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Grass Meal (Production) Act, 1953; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 158 - 26 June, 1956; Written Answers; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 241 - 09 July, 1969",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Mayo ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 643,
        "Name": "Dublin Rheumatism Clinic Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1980-05-08",
        "To": "1980-05-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Dublin Rheumatism Clinic Association; staff, assets (excluding premises) liabilities etc. transferred to the St. James's Hospital Board upon dissolution.",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 135\/1980; S.I. No. 153\/1980",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 644,
        "Name": "Dublin Rheumatism Clinic Association",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1942-10",
        "To": "1978-09-07",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 135\/1980; FitzGerald, 1963; IPA Yearbooks",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 645,
        "Name": "Irish News Agency",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1950-03-20",
        "To": "1957-07-15",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Irish News Agency Act, 1949; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 162 - 25 June, 1957--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Irish News Agency; Horgan, J. (2001)'Irish media: a critical history since 1922', London: Routledge; 'News Agency's Directors' Fees' Irish Times, 21 March 1950; 'Irish News Agency Closes Down' Irish Times, 16 July 1957",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications;International Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services;communication",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 646,
        "Name": "Special Employment Schemes Office",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1941-10-23",
        "To": "1967-03-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Responsibilities transferred to Dept of Local Government",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 108 - 09 October, 1947 - Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - New Government Departments; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 226 - 09 February, 1967 - Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Development and Improvement Schemes",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 647,
        "Name": "Timber Importers Ltd",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1939-11-20",
        "To": "1950-04-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Imported Timber (Maximum Prices) (No. 15) Orders 1947-1949; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 135 - 04 December, 1952--Adoption Bill, 1952\u2014From Seanad. - Supplies and Services (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1946 (Continuance) Bill, 1952\u2014Second Stage (Resumed); Irish Times 10 Aug 1949",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 648,
        "Name": "Trustee Savings Bank",
        "Alternate names": "TSBBank",
        "From": "1992-06-01",
        "To": "2001-04-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Nationalised and merged with Irish Life & Permanent (formerly Irish Life Assurance and Irish Permanent Building Society)--now trades under the name Permanent TSB",
        "Source": "Trustee Savings Banks Act, 1989; S.I. No. 55\/1992; S.I. No. 175\/2001; Palcic and Reeves 2007; MacCarthaigh 2009; http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/19991119021859\/http:\/\/www.tsbbank.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 649,
        "Name": "National Disease Surveillance Centre",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1998-10",
        "To": "2005",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Name change in 2005 to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre as part of its move into the Health Service Executive",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; SI 151\/2000; SI 865\/2004; http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20001216224100\/www.ndsc.ie\/who_is_ndsc.htm; Written Answers. - National Disease Surveillance Centre. Wednesday, 24 May 2000, D\u00e1il Eireann Debate, Vol. 519 No. 6",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services;Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 650,
        "Name": "Salmon Research Trust of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Iontaobhas Taighde Bradan na h-Eireann Ioncorportha",
        "From": "1955-06-01",
        "To": "1990-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Partially funded by Guinness; became Salmon Research Agency 1990 ",
        "Source": "FitzGerald, 1963; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 373 - 25 June, 1987--Written Answers. - Public Service Staff; http:\/\/www.marine.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Mayo ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 651,
        "Name": "Development Education Support Centre",
        "Alternate names": "DESC",
        "From": "1986",
        "To": "1994-06-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 412 - 13 November, 1991--Written Answers. - Development Education Support Centre; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 444 - 21 June, 1994",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;International Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 652,
        "Name": "National Development Education Grants Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1989",
        "To": "1994-06-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 444 - 21 June, 1994 - Written Answers. - Development Education Support Centre",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;International Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level;foreign economic aid",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 653,
        "Name": "Comhairle na nOspid\u00e9al",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1972-06-29",
        "To": "2005-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by National Hospitals Office of the HSE",
        "Source": "Health Acts 1970 & 2004; S.I. No. 164\/1972",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "hospital services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 654,
        "Name": "Oils and Fats (Eire) Ltd",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1944-02-18",
        "To": "1950-04-14",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "O'Donovan 1950; MacCarthaigh 2009; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 103 - 23 October, 1946--Written Answers. - Directors of State-Controlled Companies; legal notice in Irish Times 5 April 1950",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 655,
        "Name": "Health Boards Executive",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2000-03-01",
        "To": "2005-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Death by merge into HSE ",
        "Source": "Health (Eastern Regional Health Authority) Act, 1999; Health Act 2004",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Offaly ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 656,
        "Name": "Eastern Regional Health Authority",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2000-03-01",
        "To": "2005-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Eastern Health Board; Merged into HSE",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Health (Eastern Regional Health Authority) Act, 1999; Health Act 2004",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 657,
        "Name": "Office of the Director of Telecommunications Regulation",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-03-10",
        "To": "2002-12-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by the Commission for Communications Regulation",
        "Source": "Telecommunications (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1996; Communications Regulation Act, 2002",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "communication",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 658,
        "Name": "Commission for Electricity Regulation",
        "Alternate names": "An Coimisi\u00fan um Rial\u00e1il Leictreachais",
        "From": "1999-07-14",
        "To": "2002-12-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Commission for Energy Regulation (responsibility for Gas added)",
        "Source": "Electricity Regulation Act, 1999; Gas (Interim) (Regulation) Act, 2002",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 659,
        "Name": "National Breast Screening Board (I)",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord Cioch Scrudaithe Naisiunta",
        "From": "1998-09-03",
        "To": "2005-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Joint board--included representatives of health boards. Replaced by National Breast Screening Board (II)--reconfigured to work with HSE",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 319\/1998; S.I. 891\/2004",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;outpatient services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 660,
        "Name": "Civil Service Commissioners (I)",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1924",
        "To": "1957-02-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by the Civil Service Commissioners (II) (1956-2004) ",
        "Source": "Civil Service Regulation Act, 1924; Civil Service Commissioners Act, 1956; S.I. No. 17\/1957",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 661,
        "Name": "Centre for Housing Research",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2006-03",
        "To": "2010-05",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced housing unit which was set up as a joint initiative between Department and the local authorities in 1998; Administered by IPA until replacement by Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 616 - 08 March, 2006--Written Answers. - Social and Affordable Housing; Written Answers - State Agencies--Thursday, 20 January 2011",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Housing)",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 662,
        "Name": "Currency Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1927-09-21",
        "To": "1943-02-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Central Bank",
        "Source": "Currency Act, 1927; Central Bank Act 1942; Pohl, M. & Freitag, S. (1994) 'Handbook on the history of European banks'. Aldershot: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 663,
        "Name": "Central Bank",
        "Alternate names": "Banc Ceannais na hEireann",
        "From": "1943-02-01",
        "To": "2003-05-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Currency Commission, replaced by Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland",
        "Source": "Central Bank Act 1942; Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Act 2003; S.I. No. 505\/1942",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 664,
        "Name": "Bord G\u00e1is \u00c9ireann Teoranta",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1975-04-18",
        "To": "1976-09-13",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Bord G\u00e1is \u00c9ireann ",
        "Source": "Gas Act, 1976; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 291 - 15 June, 1976--Return to Writs: North-East Donegal and Dublin South-West. - Gas Bill, 1976: Second Stage",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 665,
        "Name": "Office of the Director of Consumer Affairs",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1978",
        "To": "2007-05",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by National Consumer Agency",
        "Source": "Consumer Information Act, 1978; Consumer Protection Act 2007",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 666,
        "Name": "Board of Control for Mechanical Betting in Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1930-01-18",
        "To": "1945-06-22",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Racing Board in 1945",
        "Source": "Racing Board and Racecourses Act, 1945; Seanad \u00c9ireann - Volume 29 - 18 April, 1945--Racing Board and Racecourses Bill, 1945\u2014Second Stage; 'Betting in Ireland' The Straits Times, 29 March 1930.",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 667,
        "Name": "Abbey Theatre Amharclann na Mainistreach",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2006-01-31",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the National Theatre Society Ltd. as the company with responsibility for the Abbey Theatre",
        "Source": "www.abbeytheatre.ie\/; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 647 - 13 February, 2008--Written Answers. - Departmental Bodies",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 668,
        "Name": "National Hospital Trustees",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1933-10-03",
        "To": "1938-08-06",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Hospitals Trust Board",
        "Source": "Public Hospitals Act, 1933; Public Hospitals (Amendment) Act, 1938; Report dated 4th October in Irish Times of appointment of  National Hospital Trustees",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "hospital services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 670,
        "Name": "Levy Appeals Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1967",
        "To": "2000",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Industrial Training Act, 1967; S.I. No. 166\/1970; S.I. No. 470-474\/1998; National Training Fund Act, 2000; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 328 - 14 May, 1981--Written Answers. - Administrative Tribunals; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 407 - 23 April, 1991--Written Answers. - Semi-State Bodies",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 671,
        "Name": "Local Supplies Advisory Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1925",
        "To": "1994",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Local Authorities Combined Purchasing Acts 1925 & 1939; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 324 - 27 November, 1980--Written Answers. - Advisory Bodies; S.I. No. 171\/1994",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 672,
        "Name": "Military Service Registration Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1933-01-07",
        "To": "1982-07-15",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Army Pensions Acts, 1932 & 1953; SI No 182 of 1933; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 238 - 19 February, 1969--Written Answers. - Government-appointed Boards; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 337 - 15 July, 1982--Written Answers. - State Boards Personnel",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Defence",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "defence NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Defence",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 673,
        "Name": "Energy Advisory Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1994-09",
        "To": "2002",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 445 - 11 October, 1994 - Written Answers. - Energy Advisory Board Appointments; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 647 - 19 February, 2008 - Written Answers. - Departmental Bodies",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 674,
        "Name": "Railway Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1924-10-14",
        "To": "1945-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Took over functions of the Railway and Canal Commission; upon dissolution, powers given to High Court (Transport Act 1944)",
        "Source": "Railways Act, 1924; 'First Sitting of the Railway Tribunal' Irish Times, 4 October 1924; Railways (Amendment) Act, 1929; S.I. No. 659\/1935; Transport Act 1944",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 675,
        "Name": "Irish Legal Terms Advisory Committee ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1945-09",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Irish Legal Terms Act, 1945; Irish Times Report of 20 September 1945; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 437 - 26 January, 1994--Written Answers. - Bodies under Aegis of Department; http:\/\/www.justice.ie\/en\/JELR\/Pages\/Ahern%20welcomes%20appointments%20to%20the%20Irish%20Legal%20Terms%20Advisory%20Committee",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Public order)",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 676,
        "Name": "Council of Defence",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1924-06",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Ministers and Secretaries Act, 1924; Defence Act 1954",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Defence",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "civil defence;defence NEC;military defence",
        "Cofog 1": "Defence",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 677,
        "Name": "Radio \u00c9ireann",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1960-06-01",
        "To": "1966-03-08",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Broadcasting Authority Act, 1960; S.I. No. 107\/1960; Broadcasting Authority (Amendment) Act, 1966",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 678,
        "Name": "National Museum of Science and Art",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1877-08-14",
        "To": "1997-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Became the National Museum of Ireland",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.museum.ie\/ Dublin Science and Art Museum Act 1877; National Cultural Institutions Act, 1997 ",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 679,
        "Name": "Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO)",
        "Alternate names": "Oifig Aicmithe Scann\u00e1n na hEireann",
        "From": "2008-07-20",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Irish Film Censor's Office",
        "Source": "www.ifco.ie; Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2008 ",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services;cultural services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 680,
        "Name": "Censorship of Films Appeals Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1923-07-16",
        "To": "2008-07-20",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Censorship of Films Act, 1923; Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2008",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services;cultural services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 681,
        "Name": "Classification of Films Appeal Board",
        "Alternate names": "an Bord Achomhairc um Aicmi\u00fa Scann\u00e1n",
        "From": "2008-07-20",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2008; www.ifco.ie",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services;cultural services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 682,
        "Name": "Forestry Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1919",
        "To": "1927-08-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Absorbed into Dept of Lands and Agriculture. Absorption preceded by a very short lived 'Saorst\u00e1t \u00c9ireann Forestry Commission'",
        "Source": "Forestry Act, 1919; S.I. No. 68 & 69\/1927",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 683,
        "Name": "General Prisons Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1877",
        "To": "1928-12-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Absorbed by Department of Justice",
        "Source": "General Prisons (Ireland) Act; S.I. 79\/1928--General Prisons Board (Transfer of Functions) Order 1928; http:\/\/www.irishprisons.ie\/about_us-history.htm",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "prisons",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 684,
        "Name": "Advisory Council on Development Cooperation",
        "Alternate names": "ACDC",
        "From": "1979-12",
        "To": "1991-12",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.dochas.ie\/documents\/history_of_dochas.pdf; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 407 - 07 May, 1991--Written Answers. - State-Sponsored Bodies; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 420 - 05 June, 1992--Estimates, 1992. - Vote 39: International Co-Operation (Revised Estimate)",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "International Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "foreign economic aid",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 685,
        "Name": "Airports Construction Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1936-08",
        "To": "1985",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "To secure Department of Finance sanction for projected works at the State airports, to act as a medium for co-ordinating and reporting progress on the planning and execution of construction projects and for the provision of equipment",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 255 - 29 June, 1971--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Departmental Committees; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 355 - 13 February, 1985--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions Oral Answers - Dublin Airport Runway",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 686,
        "Name": "D\u00e1il Eireann Courts Winding Up Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1923",
        "To": "1925-04-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il Eireann Courts (Winding-Up) Act, 1923; D\u00e1il Eireann Courts (Winding-Up) Act, 1925",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 688,
        "Name": "Irish Sea Fisheries Association Ltd",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1930-11-20",
        "To": "1952-04-24",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 37 - 26 February, 1931--Vote 54\u2014Fisheries and Gaeltacht Services; Sea Fisheries Act, 1931; Hire-Purchase Act, 1946; Sea Fisheries Act 1952; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 130 - 20 March, 1952--Committee on Finance. - Sea Fisheries Bill, 1952\u2014Second Stage (Resumed)",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 689,
        "Name": "Aerlinte Eireann Teoranta",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1947-02-22",
        "To": "1993-12-21",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "In 1993 Aer Lingus and Aerlinte were restructured into Aer Lingus Group plc.",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 358 - 16 May, 1985--Written Answers. - State and Semi-State Bodies; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 437 - 15 December, 1993--Air Companies (Amendment) Bill, 1993: Committee Stage",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 690,
        "Name": "Aer Lingus Group plc",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1993-12-21",
        "To": "2006-09-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Aer Lingus and Aerlinte Eireann restructured in 1993 into Aer Lingus Group plc.",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; Air Companies (Amendment) Act, 1993; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 437 - 15 December, 1993--Air Companies (Amendment) Bill, 1993: Committee Stage; http:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
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        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 691,
        "Name": "Eradication of Animal Disease Board",
        "Alternate names": "ERAD;Management Board for Disease Eradication",
        "From": "1988-04",
        "To": "1992-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 407 - 18 April, 1991; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 429 - 29 April, 1993--Bovine Diseases (Levies) Regulations, 1993: Motion",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 692,
        "Name": "Inspector of Prisons",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2007-11-21",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replacement of non-statutory Inspector of Prisons and Places of Detention by statutory Inspector of Prisons.  First incumbent appointed 21 Nov 2007 to take effect on 1 Jan 2008.",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.inspectorofprisons.gov.ie\/;\r\nPrisons Act 2007",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Tipperary ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "prisons",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 693,
        "Name": "Irish Productivity Centre",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1972-05-30",
        "To": "2009-03-22",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Irish National Productivity Committee; comprised employer and trade unions reps & grant-aided by Govt. Post 1992 - grant reduced but involved with NESC and considered part of state apparatus. Lost public funding in 1998, dissolved in 2009.\r\n",
        "Source": "IPA Yearbook and Diary 2008\r\nD\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 460 - 23 January, 1996 Written Answers. - Public and Semi-State Bodies.\r\nOn possible closure see also D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 418 - 07 April, 1992 Joint Committee on Employment: Motion; Companies Registration Office",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 694,
        "Name": "Irish Laboratory Accreditation Board",
        "Alternate names": "Laboratory Accreditiation Board",
        "From": "1985-07",
        "To": "1995-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Predecessor of Irish National Accreditation Board",
        "Source": "SI 4\/1991;\r\nhttp:\/\/www.inab.ie\/aboutus\/\r\nD\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 465 - 09 May, 1996 Private Members' Business. - National Standards Authority of Ireland Bill, 1996: Second Stage (Resumed). 'Board gives formal accreditation to labs' Irish Times, 16 April 1987; Report of the Laboratory of the Dublin Region Public Analyst for the years 1995 and 1996, Eastern Health Board",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 695,
        "Name": "Land Registry",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1892-01-01",
        "To": "2006-11-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Land Registry - pre-independence body that was subsumed into Home Affairs in 1922 and then Justice.  Merged into Property Registration Authority in 2006",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.justice.ie\/en\/JELR\/Pages\/PR07000396; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 588 - 06 July, 2004--Written Answers. - Departmental Bodies",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 696,
        "Name": "Registry of Deeds",
        "Alternate names": "Registry of Deeds and Titles",
        "From": "1707",
        "To": "2006-11-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Merged with Land Registry into Property Registration Authority",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.justice.ie\/en\/JELR\/Pages\/PR07000396; http:\/\/www.landregistry.ie\/eng\/About_Us\/Registry_of_Deeds_Services\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 697,
        "Name": "National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1972",
        "To": "1989-06-21",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Opening of National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 319 - 17 April, 1980\r\nNational Institute for Higher Education, Limerick, Bill, 1980: Second Stage.",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Limerick ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 700,
        "Name": "National Transport Authority",
        "Alternate names": "An t\u00dadar\u00e1s N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Iompair",
        "From": "2009-12-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.nationaltransport.ie\/; Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008; Public Transport Regulation Act 2009; S.I. No. 474\/2009",
        "Functions": "Contracting;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 701,
        "Name": "An For\u00e1s Org\u00e1nach",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2009-07",
        "To": "2012-06",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "'Minister Sargent announces appointment of Chair of new organic body For\u00e1s Org\u00e1nach' Dept. of Agriculture Press Release, 15 July 2009; Written Answers - Organic Farming. Thursday, 15 October 2009, D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann Debate, Vol. 692 No. 1; 'Minister McEntee launches a new group called Organic Focus' Dept. of Agriculture Press Release, 6 June 2012",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 702,
        "Name": "National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence",
        "Alternate names": "An Oifig N\u00e1isi\u00fanta um Fhor\u00e9igean Baile, Gn\u00e9asach agus Inscnebhunaithe a Chosc;Cosc",
        "From": "2007-06-25",
        "To": "0000-00-00",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "In August 2019, the Department of Justice implemented a significant Transformation Programme, most notably in response to the recommendations of the Effectiveness and Renewal Group which was established by Government in January 2018. \r\n\r\nThe Department's work was previously structured by subject areas relating to different parts of the Justice and Equality sector. Cosc - The National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence was an example of this",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.cosc.ie\/; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 639 - 09 October, 2007--Written Answers. - Departmental Agencies",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 703,
        "Name": "Irish Youth Justice Service",
        "Alternate names": "Seirbh\u00eds na h\u00c9ireann um Cheartas i leith an Aosa \u00d3ig",
        "From": "2005-12",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.iyjs.ie\/; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 646 - 05 February, 2008--Written Answers. - Departmental Bodies",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "prisons",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 704,
        "Name": "Environmental Awareness Bureau",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1985-02",
        "To": "1988-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 367 - 10 June, 1986--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Anti-Litter Film; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 373 - 12 June, 1987--Estimates, 1987. - Vote 29: Environment ( Revised Estimate ); D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 378 - 09 March, 1988--Ceisteanna-Questions. Oral Answers. - Environmental Research Unit",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Environmental Protection)",
        "Cofog 1": "Environmental protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 705,
        "Name": "National Asset Management Agency",
        "Alternate names": "NAMA",
        "From": "2009-12-21",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.nama.ie\/; National Asset Management Agency Act, 2009",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;public debt transactions",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 706,
        "Name": "Broadcasting Authority of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "BAI;\u00dadar\u00e1s Craolach\u00e1in na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2009-10-01",
        "To": "2023-03-15",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Created by merge of BCC and BCI. Subsequently replaced by Coimisi\u00fan na Me\u00e1n",
        "Source": "Broadcasting Act 2009; http:\/\/www.bai.ie\/; Part 16 of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 (No. 41 of 2022); S.I. No. 72\/2023",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services;communication",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 707,
        "Name": "Government Information Bureau",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1934-02",
        "To": "1973-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Press channel for ministerial statements; Replaced by Government Information Services (GIS). Change in office title associated with appointment of Muiris MacConghail as the Head of GIB\/GIS in April 1973",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 54 - 18 December, 1934--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Cancellation of Government Advertising",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "communication",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 708,
        "Name": "Government Information Services",
        "Alternate names": "GIS",
        "From": "1973-04",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Change in office title associated with appointment of Muiris MacConghail as the Head of GIB\/GIS in April 1973",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 269 - 14 December, 1973--Committee on Finance. - Vote No. 3: Department of the Taoiseach (Resumed); http:\/\/www.merrionstreet.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "communication",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 709,
        "Name": "Farm Tax Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1987-02-06",
        "To": "1990-02-06",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Farm Tax Act, 1985; S.I. No. 40\/1987; O\u2019Connor, Tom (1993) \u2018The farm tax \u2013 a political casualty\u2019. Seirbh\u00eds Phoibl\u00ed. April: 21-31.",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 710,
        "Name": "Farm Classification Office",
        "Alternate names": "Office of the Farm Tax Commissioner",
        "From": "1985-08-26",
        "To": "1987-03-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Dissolved without legislation under the 1987 budget. Records were transferred to the Valuation office.",
        "Source": "Farm Tax Act, 1985; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 365 - 06 May, 1986--Estimates, 1986. - Vote 19: Farm Classification Office; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 371 - 31 March, 1987--Financial Resolutions, 1987. - Financial Statement, Budget, 1987;  O\u2019Connor, Tom (1993) \u2018The farm tax \u2013 a political casualty\u2019. Seirbh\u00eds Phoibl\u00ed. April: 21-31.",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 711,
        "Name": "Department of Social Protection (I)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Coimirce S\u00f3isiala\u00ed",
        "From": "2010-05-02",
        "To": "2017-09-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Department of Social and Family Affairs. Replaced by Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.welfare.ie\/; S.I. No. 186\/2010; S.I. No 366\/2017",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "\u00c9amon \u00d3 Cu\u00edv;Joan Burton;Leo Varadkar",
        "Cofog 2": "old age;sickness and disability;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 712,
        "Name": "Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Turas\u00f3ireachta, Cult\u00fair agus Sp\u00f3irt",
        "From": "2010-05-02",
        "To": "2011-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism; Replaced by Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 178\/2010; S.I. No. 220\/2011",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Jimmy Deenihan;Mary Hanafin",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 713,
        "Name": "Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Fiontar, Tr\u00e1d\u00e1la agus Nu\u00e1la\u00edochta",
        "From": "2010-05-02",
        "To": "2011-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.deti.ie\/; S.I. No. 185\/2010; S.I. No. 245\/2011",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Batt O'Keeffe;Mary Hanafin;Richard Bruton",
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 714,
        "Name": "Social Welfare Appeals Office",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1990-09",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Set up under the Programme for Government 1989-1993",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; http:\/\/www.socialwelfareappeals.ie\/; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 399 - 29 May, 1990--Written Answers. - Social Welfare Appeals Office",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;old age;sickness and disability;survivors;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 716,
        "Name": "Department of Education and Skills",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna",
        "From": "2010-05-02",
        "To": "2020-10-22",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Succeeded by Department of Education (II) and some functions transferred to new Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.education.ie\/; S.I. No. 184\/2010; S.I. No. 450\/2020; Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Act 2020 (No. 10 of 2020; S.I. No. 451\/2020",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Jan O'Sullivan;Joe McHugh;Mary Coughlan;Norma Foley;Richard Bruton;Ruairi Quinn;Simon Harris",
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;education not definable by level;post-secondary non-tertiary education;pre-primary and primary education;Research and Development (Education);secondary education;subsidiary services to education;tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 717,
        "Name": "Broadcasting Advisory Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1927-03-24",
        "To": "1952-12-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926; S.I. No. 31\/1927; http:\/\/www.rte.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services;communication",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 718,
        "Name": "Commissioners of Education in Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1813-07-10",
        "To": "1925-03-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Endowed Schools Act 1813 (53 Geo. Ill, c. 107); Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924; S.I. No. 22\/1925 ",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "pre-primary and primary education;subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 719,
        "Name": "National Car Testing Service Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2000-01-04",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 481\/1998; S.I. No. 395\/1999; http:\/\/www.ncts.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 720,
        "Name": "State Pathologist's Office",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1929",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.justice.ie\/en\/JELR\/Pages\/State_Pathologist%27s_Office; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 62 - 17 June, 1936--Committee on Finance. - Vote 32\u2014Office of the Minister for Justice (Resumed); Obituary, John McGrath, M.D. M.Sc., British Medical Journal, 26 Jan. 1957 (http:\/\/www.bmj.com\/cgi\/reprint\/1\/5012\/232.pdf) ",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
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        "Cofog 2": "police services;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 722,
        "Name": "Great Southern Railway Company",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1924-11-12",
        "To": "1945-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Merged with Dublin United Transport to form C\u00f3ras Iompair \u00c9ireann",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 31\/1924; Transport Act, 1944",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 723,
        "Name": "Irish Public Bodies Mutual Insurances Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1926-09-13",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Local Authorities (Mutual Assurance) Act, 1926; http:\/\/www.ipb.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 724,
        "Name": "Compensation (Personal Injuries) Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1923",
        "To": "1926",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Payments made in accordance with terms of agreement that were made between the Provisional Government and the British Government in respect of Personal Injury Claims, arising out of the Anglo-Irish conflict",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 3 - 19 April, 1923--CEISTEANNA\u2014QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - PRE-TRUCE COMPENSATION CLAIMS",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "survivors",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 725,
        "Name": "State Agencies Development Cooperation Organisation",
        "Alternate names": "DEVCO",
        "From": "1979-05-25",
        "To": "1992-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "First set up (Sept) 1975 as coordinating forum, did not have formal status until 1979, when it was registered with the CRO.",
        "Source": "Seanad \u00c9ireann - Volume 89 - 31 May, 1978--Joint Committee on State-Sponsored Bodies: Motion.",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "International Services;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "foreign economic aid",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 726,
        "Name": "National Adult Learning Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2002-03",
        "To": "2003",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Set up with intention of being placed on statutory footing; however, following a review it became inactive in 2003. Formally disbanded as part of a rationalisation of agencies under the 2008 Budget",
        "Source": "McGauran et al. 2005; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 603 - 14 June, 2005--Written Answers. - National Adult Literacy Council; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 665 - 04 November, 2008--Written Answers. - Adult Education",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 727,
        "Name": "Department of Justice and Law Reform",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Dl\u00ed agus Cirt agus Athch\u00f3irithe Dl\u00ed",
        "From": "2010-06-02",
        "To": "2011-04-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.justice.ie\/; S.I. No. 216\/2010; S.I. No. 138\/2011",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Alan Shatter;Brendan Smith;Dermot Ahern",
        "Cofog 2": "law courts;police services;prisons;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 728,
        "Name": "Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Gn\u00f3tha\u00ed Pobail, Comhionannais agus Gaeltachta",
        "From": "2010-06-02",
        "To": "2011-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 215\/2010; S.I. No. 214\/2011",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities;Recreation, Culture, Religion;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Frances Fitzgerald;Pat Carey",
        "Cofog 2": "community development;religious and other community services;social exclusion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities;Recreation, culture and religion;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 731,
        "Name": "Commission on Emigration and Other Population Problems",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1948-04-05",
        "To": "1954-07-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 121 - 31 May, 1950--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Commission on Emigration; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 147 - 27 October, 1954--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Commission on Emigration",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 732,
        "Name": "Inland Fisheries Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Iascach Int\u00edre \u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2010-07-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "'The replacement of the Central and seven Regional Fisheries Boards, the National Salmon Commission and the eight Fisheries Co-operative Societies with IFI is in keeping with the Government programme for the rationalisation of State bodies.'- DCENR Press Release, 1 July 2010",
        "Source": "Inland Fisheries Act 2010; http:\/\/www.fisheriesireland.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 733,
        "Name": "Geological Survey of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Suirbh\u00e9ireacht Gheola\u00edochta \u00c9ireann",
        "From": "1845",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Geological Survey Act 1845; Ministers and Secretaries 1924; http:\/\/www.gsi.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 734,
        "Name": "Quit Rent Office",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1641",
        "To": "1943",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Absorbed into Irish Land Commission in 1943.",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 70 - 30 March, 1938; Committee on Finance. - Vote 30\u2014Quit Rent Office; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 93 - 26 April, 1944--Estimates for Public Services. - Vote 52\u2014Lands",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services;Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;housing and community amenities NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services;Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 735,
        "Name": "Bar Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1897",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.lawlibrary.ie\/; Legal Services Ombudsman Act 2009",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 736,
        "Name": "National Health Insurance Commission",
        "Alternate names": "Irish Insurance Commissioners",
        "From": "1911",
        "To": "1933-01-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "National Insurance Act 1911; Ministers and Secretaries 1924; S.I. No. 17\/1924; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 20 - 05 July, 1927--IN COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. - Vote 13\u2014Civil Service Commission; S.I. No. 1\/1933",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 737,
        "Name": "Office of the Disability Appeals Officer",
        "Alternate names": "Oifig an Oifigigh Achomhairc um M\u00edchumas",
        "From": "2007-06-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Disability Act 2005; www.gov.ie\/en\/publication\/08b143-office-of-the-disability-appeals-officer",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "sickness and disability",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 738,
        "Name": "Curriculum and Examinations Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1984-01-23",
        "To": "1987-12-08",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Precursor of National Council for Curriculum and Assessment",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 348 - 06 March, 1984--Programme for Action in Education: Statements; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 358 - 07 May, 1985--Written Answers. - Statutory\/Non-Statutory Bodies and Committees; Written Answers - National Council for Curriculum and Assessment.\r\nTuesday, 8 April 1997, D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann Debate, Vol. 477 No. 2",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 739,
        "Name": "Public Trustee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1903-11-01",
        "To": "1992-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Irish Land Act 1903; Public Trustee Rules, 1904, 1908, 1927 (S.I. No. 14\/1927) and 1947 (S.I. No. 94\/1947); Seanad \u00c9ireann - Volume 134 - 21 October, 1992--Irish Land Commission (Dissolution) Bill, 1989: Second Stage",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 740,
        "Name": "Council of National Cultural Institutions",
        "Alternate names": "an Chomhairle um Fhorais Chult\u00fair N\u00e1isi\u00fanta",
        "From": "2001-12-21",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Heritage Fund Act 2001; http:\/\/www.cnci.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 741,
        "Name": "Social Workers Registration Board",
        "Alternate names": "CORU",
        "From": "2010-06-07",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; S.I. No. 279\/2010",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "social exclusion NEC;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 742,
        "Name": "Office for Internet Safety",
        "Alternate names": "An Oifig S\u00e1bh\u00e1ilteachta Idirl\u00edn",
        "From": "2008-03",
        "To": "2019-06-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "The functions of the Office for Internet Safety have been incorporated into the Cybercrime division of the Department of Justice and Equality",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.internetsafety.ie\/; www.justice.ie\/en\/JELR\/Pages\/Cybercrime;www.oireachtas.ie\/ga\/debates\/question\/2018-02-06\/250\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety;Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "communication;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 743,
        "Name": "Dairy Produce Consultative Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1925-06-25",
        "To": "1960-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Dairy Produce Act, 1924; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 168 - 12 June, 1958--Written Answers. - State-sponsored Companies, Commissions, Committees and Advisory Councils",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 744,
        "Name": "Live Stock Consultative Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1925-07-25",
        "To": "1965-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Live Stock Breeding Act, 1925; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 259 - 07 March, 1972--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Livestock Consultative Council",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 745,
        "Name": "Boundary Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1924-11-06",
        "To": "1925-12-03",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Included Northern Irish and Irish Free State representatives",
        "Source": "Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922; PRIME MINISTER'S ANNOUNCEMENT. HC Deb 03 December 1925 vol 188 cc2655-8",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 746,
        "Name": "Agricultural Production Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1956-10-18",
        "To": "1958-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Lapsed in 1958",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 261\/1956; Leon, D. (1963) 'Advisory Bodies in Irish Government' Dublin: Institution of Public Administration.",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 747,
        "Name": "Bookmakers Appeal Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1994-12-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Irish Horseracing Industry Act, 1994",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 748,
        "Name": "National Botanic Gardens",
        "Alternate names": "Royal Botanic Gardens",
        "From": "1878",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Gardens originally founded in 1795, came into state control in 1878.",
        "Source": "Ministers and Secs. 1924; S.I. No. 6\/1992; S.I. No. 356\/2002; http:\/\/www.botanicgardens.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 749,
        "Name": "National Youth Work Advisory Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-06-23",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Youth Work Acts, 1997 & 2001; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 481 - 07 October, 1997--Written Answers. - Ministerial Appointments; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 654 - 13 May, 2008--Written Answers. - Youth Work Sector; Written answers--Tuesday, 18 May 2010, Department of Health and Children, Youth Services\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 750,
        "Name": "Investor Compensation Company Ltd. ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1998-08-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Investor Compensation Act, 1998; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 588 - 06 July, 2004--Written Answers. - Departmental Agencies; http:\/\/www.investorcompensation.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 751,
        "Name": "Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority",
        "Alternate names": "Financial Regulator;\u00dadar\u00e1s Rial\u00e1la Seirbh\u00eds\u00ed Airgeadais na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2003-05-01",
        "To": "2010-10-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Under the auspices of the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland until they merged in 2010 to form the Central Bank of Ireland",
        "Source": "Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Act 2003; http:\/\/www.financialregulator.ie\/; www.centralbank.ie; Central Bank Reform Act 2010; S.I. No. 469\/2010",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 752,
        "Name": "Skillnet Ireland Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": "Skillnets Ltd.",
        "From": "1998-12-17",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Formerly known as Skillnets Ltd., changed name to Skillnet Ireland in 2018",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.skillnets.ie\/; Seanad \u00c9ireann - Volume 187 - 24 October, 2007--Education and Training: Motion; www.skillnetireland.ie",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Employment",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 754,
        "Name": "Seal\u00fachais \u00c1rachais Teoranta",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1985-03-15",
        "To": "2014-10-05",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Sealuchais \u00c1rachais Teoranta (SAT), a statutory company under the Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1985 was a non-trading holding company for Icarom plc (formerly the Insurance Corporation of Ireland) under administration. ",
        "Source": "Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1985; Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2007; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 647 - 13 February, 2008--Written Answers. - Departmental Bodies; https:\/\/www.kildarestreet.com\/wrans\/?id=2018-01-23a.292 ",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "other industries",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 755,
        "Name": "Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Information",
        "Alternate names": "Oifig an Choimisin\u00e9ara um Faisn\u00e9ise Comhshaoil",
        "From": "2007-05-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 133\/2007; www.ocei.gov.ie\/en\/",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "environmental protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Environmental protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 756,
        "Name": "Landlord and Tenant Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1966-01-20",
        "To": "1982-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 258 - 17 February, 1972--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions Oral Answers. - Departmental and semi-State Body Reports; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 326 - 19 February, 1981--Ceisteanna \u2014 Questions Oral Answers - Landlord and Tenant Act",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing development",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 757,
        "Name": "Aerl\u00f3d Teoranta",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1964-07-07",
        "To": "2001-09-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Subsidiary of CI\u00c9",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 95\/1964; Seanad \u00c9ireann - Volume 57 - 13 May, 1964--Report of Joint Committee on Standing Orders (Private Business). - Transport Act, 1950 (Additional Powers) Order, 1964: Motion of Confirmation",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 758,
        "Name": "Office of the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defensive Measures",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1939-09-08",
        "To": "1945-06-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Minister without portfolio",
        "Source": "Ministers and Secretaries Act 1939; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 108 - 09 October, 1947--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - New Ministries and Parliamentary Secretaryships",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Defence",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Frank Aiken",
        "Cofog 2": "civil defence",
        "Cofog 1": "Defence",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 759,
        "Name": "Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1923-08-08",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Created from merge of Dublin Metropolitan Police and Royal Irish Constabulary",
        "Source": "G\u00e1rda S\u00edoch\u00e1na (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923; Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na Act, 1924; http:\/\/www.garda.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "police services",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 760,
        "Name": "Special Commissioners",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1842",
        "To": "1968-03-26",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by Appeal Commissioners",
        "Source": "Finance Acts, 1923-1968; Dail Eireann - Volume 588 - 06 July 2004--Written Answers. - Departmental Agencies",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 761,
        "Name": "Railway and Canal Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1854",
        "To": "1924",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by Railway Tribunal",
        "Source": "Railway and Canal Traffic Act 1854; S.I. No. 1\/1923; Railways Act 1924",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 762,
        "Name": "Repak Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1996-02-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.repak.ie\/; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 474 - 29 January, 1997--Adjournment Debate. - Waste Management Crisis; S.I. No. 242\/1997; S.I. No. 798\/2007",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "waste management",
        "Cofog 1": "Environmental protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 763,
        "Name": "National Dairy Publicity Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1964-06-18",
        "To": "1973-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Council changed from a semi-state body to an industry-financed organisation in 1973 subsequent to Ireland joining the EEC.",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 226 - 15 February, 1967--Written Answers. - State-Sponsored Bodies; http:\/\/www.ndc.ie\/about\/history.asp",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 764,
        "Name": "Dublin United Transport Company, Limited",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1941-03-25",
        "To": "1945-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Dublin United Tramways Company",
        "Source": "Transport Act, 1944; Murphy, F. 'Dublin Trams 1872-1959', Dublin Historical Record\r\nVol. 33, No. 1 (Dec., 1979), pp. 2-9; 'Buses best form of travel' Irish Times, 26 March 1941",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 765,
        "Name": "Dublin United Tramways Company",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1896-09",
        "To": "1941-03-25",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced by Dublin United Transport Company when trams were replaced by buses",
        "Source": "Dublin United Tramways (Omnibus Services) Act, 1925; Murphy, F. 'Dublin Trams 1872-1959', Dublin Historical Record Vol. 33, No. 1 (Dec., 1979), pp. 2-9; 'Buses best form of travel' Irish Times, 26 March 1941",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 766,
        "Name": "National Building Advisory Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1963-05",
        "To": "1969-07-22",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "The Council was established in May, 1963. It was incorporated as a Company on 15th December, 1964 under the Companies Act, 1963. Eventually absorbed into An Foras Forbartha. ",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 226 - 15 February, 1967--Written Answers. - State-Sponsored Bodies; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 221 - 16 March, 1966--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Building Advisory Council; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 231 - 06 December, 1967--Committee on Finance. - Vote 26\u2014Local Government (Resumed); CRO",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body; Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing development",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 767,
        "Name": "Consultative Cancer Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1948-04-08",
        "To": "1949-07-05",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 125\/1948; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 118 - 16 November, 1949--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Cancer Consultative Council.; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 123 - 06 December, 1950--Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Council of Health\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services;Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 768,
        "Name": "Housing & Sustainable Communities Agency",
        "Alternate names": "An Gn\u00edomhaireacht Tith\u00edocht agus Comhphobail Inbhuanaithe;Housing Agency",
        "From": "2010-05",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Set up to take over the functions of the Affordable Homes Partnership, the Centre for Housing Research, the Homeless Agency and the National Building Agency.",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.housing.ie\/; S.I. No. 264\/2012",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body; Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing development",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 769,
        "Name": "Adoption Authority of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "\u00dadar\u00e1s Ucht\u00e1la na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2010-11-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Adoption Act 2010; http:\/\/www.aai.gov.ie\/; 'New Adoption Authority Appointed' Irish Times, 1 November 2010",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 770,
        "Name": "Regulator of Premium Rate Telecommunications Services",
        "Alternate names": "RegTel",
        "From": "1995-07-17",
        "To": "2010-07-12",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 194\/1995; Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010; S.I. No. 234\/2010; http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20080714181007\/http:\/www.regtel.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "communication",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 771,
        "Name": "Irish Water Safety",
        "Alternate names": "Sabh\u00e1ilteacht Uisce na hEireann",
        "From": "2006-06-26",
        "To": "2019-02-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Irish Water Safety Association, replaced by Water Safety Ireland",
        "Source": "S.I.  No. 389 of 2006; http:\/\/www.iws.ie\/; S.I. No. 56\/2019; www.watersafety.ie",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Galway ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 772,
        "Name": "Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Eala\u00edon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta",
        "From": "2011-06-02",
        "To": "2016-07-07",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Creation: S.I. No. 220\/2011; Termination: S.I. No. 357\/2016; http:\/\/www.ahg.gov.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Heather Humphreys;Jimmy Deenihan",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 773,
        "Name": "Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Comhshaoil, Pobail agus Rialtais \u00c1iti\u00fail",
        "From": "2011-05-02",
        "To": "2016-07-23",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Creation: S.I. No. 193\/2011, Termination: S.I. No. 394\/2016; http:\/\/www.environ.ie\/\r\n",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection;Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Alan Kelly;Phil Hogan",
        "Cofog 2": "community development;environmental protection NEC;housing and community amenities NEC;housing development;Research and Development (Environmental Protection)",
        "Cofog 1": "Environmental protection;Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 774,
        "Name": "Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Iompair, Turas\u00f3ireachta agus Sp\u00f3irt",
        "From": "2011-04-02",
        "To": "2020-09-17",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Succeeded by Department of Transport (III). Tourism and Sport responsibilities also transferred to new Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 141\/2011; http:\/\/www.transport.ie\/; S.I. No. 351\/2020; S.I. No. 356\/2020",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion;Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Eamon Ryan;Leo Varadkar;Shane Ross",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;recreational and sporting services;transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 775,
        "Name": "Department of Justice and Equality",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Dl\u00ed agus Cirt agus Comhionannais",
        "From": "2011-04-02",
        "To": "2020-11-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Succeeded by Department of Justice (II). Equality and human rights responsibilities also transferred to Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.justice.ie\/; S.I. No. 138\/2011; S.I. No. 452\/2020; S.I. No. 436\/2020",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": null,
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Alan Shatter;Charles Flanagan;Frances Fitzgerald;Helen McEntee",
        "Cofog 2": "law courts;social exclusion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 776,
        "Name": "Department of Children and Youth Affairs",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Leana\u00ed agus Gn\u00f3tha\u00ed \u00d3ige",
        "From": "2011-06-02",
        "To": "2020-10-15",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Succeeded by Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Certain youth justice functions also transferred to Department of Justice (II)",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.dcya.gov.ie\/; S.I. No. 214\/2011; S.I. No. 437\/2020; S.I. No. 435\/2020",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Charles Flanagan;Frances Fitzgerald;James Reilly;Katherine Zappone;Roderic O'Gorman",
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;pre-primary and primary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 777,
        "Name": "Department of Health (II)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Sl\u00e1inte",
        "From": "2011-06-04",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 219\/2011; http:\/\/www.dohc.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "James Reilly;Leo Varadkar;Simon Harris;Stephen Donnelly",
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;hospital services;outpatient services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 778,
        "Name": "Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Post, Fiontar agus Nu\u00e1la\u00edochta",
        "From": "2011-06-02",
        "To": "2017-09-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Department replaced by Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation in 2017 following election of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.deti.ie\/; S.I. No. 245\/2011\r\nS.I. No. 364\/2017, http:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/2017\/si\/364",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment;Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Mary Mitchell O'Connor;Richard Bruton",
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 779,
        "Name": "Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Gn\u00f3tha\u00ed Eachtracha agus Tr\u00e1d\u00e1la",
        "From": "2011-06-02",
        "To": "2020-09-24",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Succeeded by Department of Foreign Affairs (II)",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.dfa.ie\/; S.I. No. 246\/2011; S.I. No. 382\/2020",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;International Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Charles Flanagan;Eamon Gilmore;Simon Coveney",
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;foreign economic aid",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 780,
        "Name": "Peatlands Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2011-04-07",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.npws.ie\/peatlandsturf-cutting\/peatlandscouncil\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "protection of biodiversity and landscape",
        "Cofog 1": "Environmental protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 781,
        "Name": "Department of Public Expenditure and Reform",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Caiteachais Phoibl\u00ed agus Athch\u00f3irithe;DPER",
        "From": "2011-07-06",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 2011; S.I. No. 401\/2011; http:\/\u200b\/\u200bper.gov.ie\/\u200b",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Brendan Howlin;Michael McGrath;Paschal Donohue",
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 782,
        "Name": "Radiographers Registration Board",
        "Alternate names": "CORU",
        "From": "2011-12-16",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; S.I. No. 659\/2011",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "hospital services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 783,
        "Name": "Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Limited",
        "Alternate names": "IBRC",
        "From": "2011-10-14",
        "To": "2013-02-07",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "After the transfer of the business of Irish Nationwide Building Society (INBS) to Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Limited on 1 July 2011, the Bank\u2019s name was changed to Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Limited, and it traded as IBRC until going into special liquidation on 7 February 2013.",
        "Source": "http:\/\u200b\/\u200bwww.ibrc.ie\/\u200bMedia_centre\/\u200bIBRC_news\/\u200bPress_Releases\/\u200bPress_Release_Pages\/\u200bChange_of_Name_%E2%80%93_Anglo_Irish_Bank_Corporation_Limited.html; Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Act 2013; S.I. No. 36\/2013; CRO, Registered Company No. 22045",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 784,
        "Name": "Irish Fiscal Advisory Council ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2011-06",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Established on an interim basis in June 2011, and put on statutory footing under the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2012.",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.fiscalcouncil.ie\/; Written Answers - Departmental Bodies, 1 May 2012, D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann Debate, Vol. 763 No. 3; Fiscal Responsibility Act 2012 ",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body; Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 785,
        "Name": "Disabled Drivers Board of Appeal",
        "Alternate names": "Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal",
        "From": "1989-12-21",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 340\/1989; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 403 - 05 December, 1990, Written Answers. - Disabled Drivers' Medical Board of Appeal; Written Answers - Departmental Bodies, 1 May 2012, D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann Debate, Vol. 763 No. 3; http:\/\/www.nrh.ie\/about-nrh\/non-clinical-services\/disabled-drivers-board-of-appeal\/",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "sickness and disability",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 786,
        "Name": "Irish Life Ltd.",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2011-03-31",
        "To": "2013-07-18",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Minister for Finance had a 100% direct shareholding in Irish Life and its subsidiary companies. Irish Life was sold in July 2013 to Canada\u2019s Great-West Lifeco. ",
        "Source": "Statement by the Dept of Finance: http:\/\/finance.gov.ie\/viewdoc.asp?DocID=7295; Laeven & Valencia, 'Systemic Banking Crises Database: An Update', IMF Working Paper WP\/12\/163, p. 29.; 'State closes \u20ac1.3 billion sale of Irish Life to Canada\u2019s Great-West Lifeco', Irish Times, 19 July 2013",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 787,
        "Name": "Allied Irish Bank",
        "Alternate names": "AIB",
        "From": "2011-04-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Irish State has been AIB majority shareholder since April 2011 through the National Pension Reserve Fund (now Irish Strategic Investment Fund). The Educational Building Society (EBS) was taken into state ownership through absorption into AIB on 1 July 2011. \r\nIn 2017, the Shareholding and Financial Advisory Division (SFAD) planned and implemented an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of a portion of the State\u2019s shares in AIB, listing the stock on the premium segment of the Irish and London stock exchanges.\r\n\r\nThe IPO resulted in the sale of 28.75% of the banks ordinary shares (including a greenshoe mechanism) and recouped \u20ac3.4 billion for the Irish exchequer. The State now retains about 71% of the bank\u2019s Ordinary Shares.",
        "Source": "Written answers - Banks Recapitalisation, Wednesday, 20 June 2012, D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann Debate, Vol. 769 No. 2; Written Answers - Banking Sector Regulation, Thursday, 29 March 2012, D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann Debate, Vol. 761 No. 2; National Pension Reserve Fund Annual Report 2010; http:\/\/www.aib.ie\/; 'State's Shareholding in Banks' www.gov.ie\/en\/publication\/066a28-banks\/\r\n",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 788,
        "Name": "Irish Research Council",
        "Alternate names": "An Chomhairle um Thaighde in \u00c9irinn;IRC",
        "From": "2012-03-29",
        "To": "2024-08-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The mission of the Irish Research Council is to enable and sustain a vibrant research community in Ireland. The Irish Research Council was folded into Taighde \u00c9ireann 1 August 2024",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.research.ie\/; 'New body sees value of research' Irish Times, 26 April 2012; S.I. No. 375\/2024",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;Research and Development (Education)",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 789,
        "Name": "Credit Review Office",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2010-03",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "The enabling legislation is the guidelines issued under section 210 (1) of the National Asset Management Agency Act 2009",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.creditreview.ie\/; 'Credit Review Office - Information Note' Department of Finance, http:\/\/www.finance.gov.ie\/viewdoc.asp?DocID=6254 ",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 790,
        "Name": "Local Government Management Agency",
        "Alternate names": "An Ghn\u00edomhaireacht Bainist\u00edochta Rialtais \u00c1iti\u00fail",
        "From": "2012-08-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.lgcsb.ie\/en; S.I. No. 290\/2012",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 791,
        "Name": "Qualifications and Quality Assurance Authority of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "QQI;Quality and Qualifications Ireland;\u00dadar\u00e1s na h\u00c9ireann um Ch\u00e1il\u00edochta\u00ed agus Dearbh\u00fa C\u00e1il\u00edochta",
        "From": "2012-11-06",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) is an independent State agency responsible for promoting quality and accountability in education and training services in Ireland.",
        "Source": "Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012; S.I. No. 436\/2012; http:\/\/www.qualificationsandquality.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level;tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 792,
        "Name": "Dietitians Registration Board",
        "Alternate names": "CORU",
        "From": "2012-11-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; S.I. No. 439\/2012",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 793,
        "Name": "Occupational Therapists Registration Board",
        "Alternate names": "CORU",
        "From": "2012-11-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; S.I. No. 440\/2012",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "outpatient services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 794,
        "Name": "Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board",
        "Alternate names": "CORU",
        "From": "2012-11-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; S.I. No. 441\/2012",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "outpatient services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 795,
        "Name": "Insolvency Service of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Seirbh\u00eds D\u00f3cmhainneachta na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2013-03-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Personal Insolvency Act 2012; http:\/\/www.isi.gov.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": "Assistant Secretary",
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 796,
        "Name": "Credit Union Restructuring Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord Athch\u00f3iri\u00fa Comhar Creidmheasa;ReBo",
        "From": "2013-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "As of December 2019, a Bill to dissolve the Credit Union Restructuring Board (ReBo) is before Seanad \u00c9ireann, Second Stage.",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.rebo.ie\/; Credit Union and Co-operation with Overseas Regulators Act 2012; www.oireachtas.ie\/en\/bills\/bill\/2019\/10\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 797,
        "Name": "An tSeirbh\u00eds Oideachais Lean\u00fanaigh Agus Scileanna",
        "Alternate names": "SOLAS",
        "From": "2013-10-27",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "SOLAS was established to develop and give strategic direction to the Further Education and Training Sector in Ireland.",
        "Source": "Further Education and Training Act 2013; http:\/\/www.solas.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors);Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level;post-secondary non-tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 798,
        "Name": "Physiotherapists Registration Board",
        "Alternate names": "CORU",
        "From": "2013-10-11",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; S.I. No. 386\/2013",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "outpatient services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 799,
        "Name": "Crawford Art Gallery",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2006-12-06",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "In 2006, a new company, Crawford Art Gallery Cork Ltd., was established by the Minister of Arts, Sport and Tourism to manage the Gallery, and the Gallery was designated a National Cultural Institution. ",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.crawfordartgallery.ie\/; http:\/\/www.ahg.gov.ie\/en\/AboutUs\/AgenciesBodiesunderDepartmentsAegis\/; Companies Registration Office",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Cork ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 800,
        "Name": "Shannon Airport Authority",
        "Alternate names": "\u00dadar\u00e1s Aerfort na Sionna",
        "From": "2012-12-31",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "On 5 September 2014 Shannon Airport Authority became part of the Shannon Group plc",
        "Source": "State Airports Act 2004; S.I. No. 571\/2012; http:\/\/www.shannonairport.ie; www.shannongroup.ie; State Airports (Shannon Group) Act 2014; S.I. No. 395\/2014",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Clare ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 801,
        "Name": "Comhairle na M\u00edre Gaile",
        "Alternate names": "Deeds of Bravery Council",
        "From": "1947-04-22",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "www.bravery.ie\/; Deeds of Bravery Act, 1947",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 803,
        "Name": "Child and Family Agency",
        "Alternate names": "An Ghn\u00edomhaireacht um Leana\u00ed agus an Teaghlach;Tusla",
        "From": "2014-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.tusla.ie\/; Child and Family Agency Act 2013; Press Release; Issued on Behalf of the Newly Established Children and Family Agency, 1 January 2014, http:\/\u200b\/\u200bwww.dcya.gov.ie\/\u200bviewdoc.asp?fn=\/\u200bdocuments\/\u200bHSE_CFA_Press_Release20140101.htm",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 805,
        "Name": "Pyrite Resolution Board ",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord R\u00e9itigh um Pir\u00edt",
        "From": "2014-01-10",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Pyrite Resolution Act 2013; http:\/\/www.pyriteboard.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing;housing development",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 806,
        "Name": "Mental Health (Criminal Law) Review Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord Athbhreithnithe Meabhair-Shl\u00e1inte (An Dl\u00ed Coiri\u00fail)",
        "From": "2006-09-27",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.mhclrb.ie\/; Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006; S.I. No. 499\/2006; Written answers, Thursday, 16 January 2014, No.228, Department of Justice and Equality - Departmental Bodies",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 807,
        "Name": "Student Grants Appeals Board",
        "Alternate names": "an Bord Achomhairc i Leith Deontas Mac L\u00e9inn",
        "From": "2011-09-08",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Board reviews appeals from applicants, under the 2011 Student Grant Scheme onwards, in relation to the decision on their grant application.",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.education.ie\/en\/The-Department\/Bodies-and-Committees\/Student-Grants-Appeals-Board.html; Student Support Act 2011",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Offaly ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 808,
        "Name": "Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Board",
        "Alternate names": "Bord an Chiste Reacht\u00fail Foras C\u00f3naithe;Caranua",
        "From": "2013-03-25",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Board of the Fund oversees the use of cash contributions of up to \u20ac110m pledged by the religious congregations to support the needs of some 15,000 survivors of residential institutional child abuse",
        "Source": "Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Act 2012; S.I. No. 95\/2013; Written Answers, Wednesday, 22 January 2014, No. 80 - Departmental Bodies Establishment; http:\/\/www.education.ie\/en\/The-Department\/Agencies\/Residential-Institutions-Statutory-Fund-Board.html; http:\/\/www.caranua.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": "Principal",
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        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;survivors",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 809,
        "Name": "Irish Water",
        "Alternate names": "Uisce \u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2013-03-29",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Water Services Act 2013; S.I. No. 108\/2013; http:\/\/www.water.ie\/; CRO Registered Company No. 530363",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
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        "Cofog 2": "water supply",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 810,
        "Name": "Pensions Council",
        "Alternate names": "An Chomhairle Pinsean",
        "From": "2014-03-07",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013; S.I. No. 103\/2014",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
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        "Ranks": null,
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        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "old age",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 811,
        "Name": "Pensions Authority",
        "Alternate names": "An t\u00dadar\u00e1s Pinsean",
        "From": "2014-03-07",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Pensions Board",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.pensionsauthority.ie\/; Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013; S.I. No. 103\/2014",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "old age",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 812,
        "Name": "Committee for Judicial Studies",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2011-01-25",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.aji.ie\/supports\/judicial_education; http:\/\/www.ejtn.eu\/About\/EJTN-Affiliates\/Members\/Ireland\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC;Research and Development (Public order)",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 813,
        "Name": "Comhairle Radio \u00c9ireann",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1953-01-01",
        "To": "1960-05-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Radio \u00c9ireann under the Broadcasting Authority Act, 1960.",
        "Source": "Advisory Committee - D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 168 - 12 June, 1958, Written Answers. - State-sponsored Companies, Commissions, Committees and Advisory Councils; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 179 - 24 February, 1960, Committee on Finance. - Broadcasting Authority Bill, 1959 [Seanad]\u2014Second Stage; Broadcasting Authority Act, 1960",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 814,
        "Name": "Congested Districts Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1891-08-05",
        "To": "1923-07-24",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Absorbed into Irish Land Commission in 1923",
        "Source": "Purchase of Land (Ireland) Act, 1891; Congested Districts Board (Ireland) Act 1899; Land Law (Commission) Act, 1923",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry;Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 815,
        "Name": "Exported Live Stock (Insurance) Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1940-07-13",
        "To": "1984-07-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Exported Live Stock (Insurance) Act, 1940; Exported Live Stock (Insurance) Act, 1984; Exported Live Stock (Insurance) Bill, 1942\u2014Second Stage. Wednesday, 20 January 1943; Exported Live Stock (Insurance) Bill, 1984: Second Stage. Thursday, 28 June 1984",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 816,
        "Name": "Tariff Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1926-07-31",
        "To": "1939-03-22",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Suspended prior to dissolution - its functions had largely been taken up by the Prices Commission",
        "Source": "Tariff Commission Act, 1926, Tariff Commission (Repeal) Act, 1939; Seanad \u00c9ireann - Volume 22 - 15 March, 1939 - Tariff Commission (Repeal) Bill, 1939\u2014Committee and Final Stages.",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 817,
        "Name": "Prices Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1932-12-23",
        "To": "1958-04-17",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Control of Prices Act, 1932; Control of Prices Act, 1937; Prices Commission (Extension of Functions) Act, 1938; Prices Act, 1958",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 818,
        "Name": "Student Universal Support Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "SUSI",
        "From": "2012-05-22",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the sixty-six local awarding authorities that existed previously.",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.susi.ie\/; Student Support Act 2011; S.I. No. 161\/2012",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 819,
        "Name": "Social Finance Foundation",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2007-01-25",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "In 2012, SFF was given responsibility for the administration of a Microfinance Loan Fund through their subsidiary Microfinance Ireland (Microenterprise Loan Fund Act 2012).",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.sff.ie\/; Microenterprise Loan Fund Act 2012; CRO, company registration number 433581; Written answers, Wednesday, 12 February 2014, Department of Finance, Departmental Bodies",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;social exclusion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 820,
        "Name": "Council of Education",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1950-04-04",
        "To": "1962-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Report of the Department of Education, 1949-1950, p. 55; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 194 - 04 April, 1962 - Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Council of Education",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "pre-primary and primary education;secondary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 821,
        "Name": "Independent Monitoring Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2004-01-07",
        "To": "2011-03-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Established by agreement between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain And Northern Ireland",
        "Source": "Independent Monitoring Commission Act 2003; S.I. No. 160\/2011; Written answers\r\nThursday, 20 October 2011, Department of Justice, Equality and Defence, Departmental Bodies",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Down ;Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 822,
        "Name": "Independent International Commission on Decommissioning",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-09-24",
        "To": "2011-03-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Decommissioning Act, 1997; S.I. No. 159\/2011; Written answers Thursday, 20 October 2011, Department of Justice, Equality and Defence, Departmental Bodies",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
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        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 823,
        "Name": "Farm Animal Welfare Advisory Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2002-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.fawac.ie\/; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 647 - 13 February, 2008, Written Answers. - Departmental Bodies.",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 825,
        "Name": "Healthcare Pricing Office",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2014-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "From 1st January 2014 the National Casemix Programme and the Health Research and Information Division at the ESRI became the Healthcare Pricing Office (HPO).",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.hpo.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Kildare ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services;Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 826,
        "Name": "Office of the Regulator of the National Lottery",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2014-02-27",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "National Lottery Act 2013; S.I. No. 102\/2014",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreation, culture and religion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 827,
        "Name": "Defence Forces Canteen Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1944",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Written Answers - Departmental Bodies. Wednesday, 13 February 2008, D\u00e1il Eireann Debate - Vol. 647 No. 1; Written answers, Tuesday, 5 July 2011, Department of Justice, Equality and Defence, Departmental Agencies",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Defence",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "military defence",
        "Cofog 1": "Defence",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 829,
        "Name": "Industrial Research Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1934-03-20",
        "To": "1946-08-27",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 50 - 23 February, 1934, Supplementary Estimate, 1933-34. - Vote No. 56\u2014Industry and Commerce; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 102 - 03 July, 1946\r\nIndustrial Research and Standards Bill, 1946\u2014Second Stage; Industrial Research and Standards Act, 1946",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Science and Technology",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 830,
        "Name": "Office of the Controller of Plant Breeders' Rights",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1980-07-14",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Plant Varieties (Proprietary Rights) Act, 1980; http:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.ie\/farmingsectors\/crops\/officeofthecontrollerplantbreedersrights\/",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 831,
        "Name": "Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Talmha\u00edochta, Bia agus Mara",
        "From": "2011-10-17",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 455\/2011; http:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Barry Cowen;Charlie McConalogue;Dara Calleary;Michael Creed;Miche\u00e1l Martin;Simon Coveney",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 832,
        "Name": "Office of the Confidential Recipient",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2007-04-30",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 168\/2007",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "police services",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 833,
        "Name": "Microfinance Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2012-09-27",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Microenterprise Loan Fund Act 2012; http:\/\/microfinanceireland.ie\/; http:\/\/www.sff.ie\/; CRO No. 516555",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
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    {
        "id": 834,
        "Name": "Royal College of Physicians in Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "King and Queen\u2019s College of Physicians in Ireland",
        "From": "1692-12-15",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Royal charter granted in 1692 replaced previous charter and extended College of Physicians' remit to whole of Ireland, and although modified through other legislation remains the governing document of the College.",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.rcpi.ie\/; Royal College of Physicians Act, 1761; S.I. No. 38\/1926; The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (Charter and Letters Patent Amendment) Act, 1979",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;hospital services;outpatient services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 835,
        "Name": "Tobacco Advisory Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1934-11",
        "To": "1956",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Tobacco Act, 1934; D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 118 - Ceisteanna\u2014Questions. Oral Answers. - Tobacco Advisory Committee. Wednesday, 7 December 1949",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 836,
        "Name": "Inspector of Mental Hospitals",
        "Alternate names": "Inspector of Lunatics;Office of Lunatic Asylums",
        "From": "1845",
        "To": "2002-04-05",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Originally known as the Inspector of Lunatics, the two names were used through the 1920s and 1930s. Officially known as the Inspector of Mental Hospitals from 1 Jan 1947 under the Mental Treatment Act 1945.",
        "Source": "Central Criminal Lunatic Asylum (Ireland) Act, 1845; http:\/\/www.dippam.ac.uk\/eppi\/documents\/12357\/eppi_pages\/304786; Lunatics Asylums (Ireland) Act, 1875; Mental Treatment Act, 1945; S.I. No. 329\/1946; Mental Health Act, 2001; S.I. No. 90\/2002;  http:\/\/lenus.ie\/hse\/bitstream\/10147\/250248\/1\/AnnualReportOfTheInspectorOfMentalHospitals1943.pdf",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "hospital services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 837,
        "Name": "Victims of Crime Office",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2008-09",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.victimsofcrimeoffice.ie\/; Written answers, Wednesday, 12 February 2014, Department of Justice and Equality - Departmental Bodies",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Public order);social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 838,
        "Name": "Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2005-03",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\/www.csvc.ie\/; Written answers, Wednesday, 16 October 2013, Department of Justice and Equality, Departmental Funding",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 839,
        "Name": "Active Citizenship Office",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2008",
        "To": "2009-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Set up to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Active Citizenship; Dissolved on the advice of the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes",
        "Source": "Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes, Volume II: Detailed Papers; D\u00e1il debates - Wednesday, 12 March 2008, Ceisteanna - Questions - Programmes for Government; Written answers, Wednesday, 24 September 2008, Department of An Taoiseach, Task Force on Active Citizenship; Written answers, Tuesday, 13 May 2014, Department of An Taoiseach - Departmental Bodies",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreation, culture and religion NEC;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 840,
        "Name": "Advisory Board for Irish Aid",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2002-08",
        "To": "2008-10-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 644 - 19 December, 2007, Written Answers. - Departmental Agencies; Written answers, Thursday, 21 January 2010, Department of Foreign Affairs, Departmental Bodies",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "International Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "foreign economic aid",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 841,
        "Name": "Irish Aid Advisory Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1993",
        "To": "2002-08",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann - Volume 644 - 19 December, 2007, Written Answers. - Departmental Agencies",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "International Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "foreign economic aid",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 842,
        "Name": "Ireland Newfoundland Partnership",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2001-04",
        "To": "2009",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Written Answers - Ireland Newfoundland Partnership, Tuesday, 2 November 2010, D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann Debate, Vol. 720 No. 3; http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20070217141232\/http:\/\/www.inp.ie\/; Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes, Volume II: Detailed Papers",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;International Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 843,
        "Name": "Development Education Advisory Committee ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2003",
        "To": "2013-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Written answers, Tuesday, 13 May 2014, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade\r\nDepartmental Bodies Data; http:\/\/www.irishaid.ie\/about-us\/our-organisation\/our-advisory-groups\/development-education-advisory-committee\/; \"Deepening Public understanding of International Development: development education strategy plan 2003-2005\", Department of Foreign Affairs",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;International Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;foreign economic aid",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 844,
        "Name": "Ervia",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2014-06-20",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Holding company for Gas Networks Ireland and Irish Water",
        "Source": "ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Act 2014; S.I. No. 287\/2014",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Cork ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy;water supply",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 845,
        "Name": "Gas Networks Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Gr\u00e9as\u00e1n G\u00e1is \u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2014-06-03",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "Gas Regulation Act 2013; S.I. No. 229\/2014",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Cork ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "fuel and energy",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 855,
        "Name": "Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Eala\u00edona, Oidhreacht, Gn\u00f3tha\u00ed R\u00e9igi\u00fanacha, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta",
        "From": "2016-07-07",
        "To": "2017-08-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Creation of new Department by Enda Kenny following election 2016 and minority government. \r\nFormerly Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht",
        "Source": "Creation: S.I. No. 357\/2016; Termination: S.I. No. 350\/2017; Dail Debates 6 May 2016\r\nwww.oireachtas.ie\/en\/debates\/debate\/dail\/2016-05-06\/8\/ ; www.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Department_of_Culture,_Heritage_and_the_Gaeltacht\r\n\r\nNote: Name announced by Taoiseach was Rural Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht but SI was Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.  \r\n\r\n",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Heather Humphreys",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 856,
        "Name": "Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Cumars\u00e1ide,Gn\u00edomhaithe ar son na hAaer\u00e1ide agus Comhshaoil",
        "From": "2016-07-23",
        "To": "2020-09-24",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Creation of new Department to succeed Dept of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. Subsequently replaced by Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. Public broadcasting responsibilities also transferred to new Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media\r\n",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 421\/2016; www.dccae.gov.ie ; www.merrionstreet.ie\/MerrionStreet\/en\/News-Room\/Speeches\/Speech_by_An_Taoiseach_Enda_Kenny_TD_Nomination_of_Members_of_the_Government.html; S.I. No. 373\/2020; S.I. No. 372\/2020\r\n",
        "Functions": "Information Providing;Policy Formation and Execution;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications;Environmental Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Denis Naughten;Eamon Ryan;Richard Bruton",
        "Cofog 2": "communication;protection of biodiversity and landscape",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Environmental protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 857,
        "Name": "Sport Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Sp\u00f3rt \u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2015-10-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Irish Sports Council and National Sports Development Authority",
        "Source": "www.sportireland.ie\/; Sport Ireland Act 2015\r\n",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors);Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreation, culture and religion NEC;recreational and sporting services;Research and Development (RCR)",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 858,
        "Name": "Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Tith\u00edochta, Plean\u00e1la, Pobail agus Rialtais \u00c1iti\u00fail",
        "From": "2016-07-23",
        "To": "2017-08-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Creation of new Department following 2016 General Election.\r\nSuccessor of Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 394\/2016 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2016, http:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/2016\/si\/394 \r\nwww.oireachtas.ie\/en\/debates\/debate\/dail\/2016-05-06\/8\/",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Simon Coveney",
        "Cofog 2": "community development;housing development",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 859,
        "Name": "Transport Infrastructure Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Bonneagar Iompair \u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2015-08-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the National Roads Authority and the Railway Procurement Agency\r\n",
        "Source": "www.tii.ie; Roads Act 2015; Roads Act 2015 (Operational Name of National Roads Authority) Order 2015",
        "Functions": "Contracting",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 860,
        "Name": "Optical Registration Board",
        "Alternate names": "CORU",
        "From": "2015-02-06",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "www.coru.ie; Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; S.I. No. 41\/2015",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": null,
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 861,
        "Name": "Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government",
        "Alternate names": "Roinn Tith\u00edochta, Plean\u00e1la agus Rialtais \u00c1iti\u00fail",
        "From": "2017-08-01",
        "To": "2020-09-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "New Department after Leo Varadker takes over as Taoiseach; succeeds Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government.\r\nCommunity function formally transferred to Department of Community and Rural Affairs in 2018. Succeeded by Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 358\/2017 - Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2017, http:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/2017\/si\/358\r\nAlso http:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/2018\/si\/165\/made\/en\/print; S.I. No. 408\/2020\r\n",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Darragh O'Brien;Eoghan Murphy",
        "Cofog 2": "community development;housing development",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 862,
        "Name": "Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht",
        "Alternate names": "Roinn Cult\u00fair, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta",
        "From": "2017-08-01",
        "To": "2020-09-30",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "New Department following election of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach; succeeds Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.\r\n\r\nRural affairs function formally moves to new Department of Community and Rural Affairs in 2018.\r\n\r\nSubsequently replaced by Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. Heritage responsibilities also transferred to new Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 350\/2017 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2017, http:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/2017\/si\/350; \r\nAlso http:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/2018\/si\/165\/made\/en\/print; S.I. No. 403\/2020; S.I. No. 339\/2020",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Catherine Martin;Heather Humphreys;Josepha Madigan",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;religious and other community services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 865,
        "Name": "Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation",
        "Alternate names": "Roinn Gn\u00f3, Fiontar agus Nu\u00e1la\u00edochta",
        "From": "2017-09-02",
        "To": "2020-11-10",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "New Department created following election of Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach, succeeds  Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Subsequently replaced by Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (II)",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 364\/2017, http:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/2017\/si\/364; S.I. No. 519\/2020",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Frances Fitzgerald;Heather Humphreys;Leo Varadkar",
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;Research and Development (Economic affairs)",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 866,
        "Name": "Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection",
        "Alternate names": "Roinn Gn\u00f3tha\u00ed Fosta\u00edochta agus Coimirce S\u00f3isiala\u00ed",
        "From": "2017-09-02",
        "To": "2020-10-21",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "New Department created to replace Department of Social Protection (I). Subsequently replaced by Department of Social Protection (II). Employment Affairs responsibilities also moved to new Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment ",
        "Source": "S.I. No 366\/2017, http:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/2017\/si\/366; S.I. No. 447\/2020; S.I. No. 438\/2020",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Heather Humphreys;Regina Doherty",
        "Cofog 2": "social protection NEC;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 868,
        "Name": "Department of Rural and Community Development",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail",
        "From": "2017-07-19",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Creation of new department, taking Rural Affairs from the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and Community from the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government.\r\n\r\nIslands-related responsibilities transferred to this Department on 23 September 2020",
        "Source": "Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 2017, http:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/2017\/act\/18 S.I. No. 165\/2018 - Community Development (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2018, http:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/2018\/si\/165 S.I. No. 348\/2017 - Charities (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2017, http:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/2017\/si\/348 S.I. No. 357\/2017 - Community Development (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2017, http:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/2017\/si\/357 S.I. No. 354\/2017 - Rural Affairs (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2017, http:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/2017\/si\/354; S.I. No. 379\/2020",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ;Mayo ",
        "Ministers": "Heather Humphreys;Michael Ring",
        "Cofog 2": "community development;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 869,
        "Name": "Water Safety Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Sabh\u00e1ilteacht Uisce na hEireann",
        "From": "2019-02-18",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Irish Water Safety",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 56\/2019; www.watersafety.ie",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Galway ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "public order and safety NEC;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 870,
        "Name": "Competition and Consumer Protection Commission",
        "Alternate names": "An Coimisi\u00fan um Ioma\u00edocht agus Cosaint Tomhalt\u00f3ir\u00ed ",
        "From": "2014-10-31",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Resulted from a merger of the Competition Authority and Consumer Protection Agency",
        "Source": "www.ccpc.ie; Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014; S.I. No. 367\/2014 - Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014 (Establishment Day) Order 2014",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Information Providing;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 871,
        "Name": "Workplace Relations Commission",
        "Alternate names": "An Coimisi\u00fan um Chaidreamh san \u00c1it Oibre",
        "From": "2015-10-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "New agency created to assume roles and functions of the National Employment Rights Authority, Equality Tribunal, Labour Relations Commission, Rights Commissioners Service and the Employment Appeals Tribunal",
        "Source": "www.workplacerelations.ie; Workplace Relations Act 2015; S.I. No. 412\/2015 - Workplace Relations Act 2015 (Establishment Day) Order 2015",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment;Public Order and Safety;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;public order and safety NEC;social exclusion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Public order and safety;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 872,
        "Name": "International Protection Office",
        "Alternate names": "An Oifig Um Chosaint Idirn\u00e1isi\u00fanta",
        "From": "2016-12-31",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner (ORAC)",
        "Source": "www.ipo.gov.ie; International Protection Act 2015; S.I. No. 661\/2016 - International Protection Act 2015 (Establishment Day) Order 2016",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services;Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services;Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 874,
        "Name": "International Protection Appeals Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": "An binse um Achomhairc i dtaobh Cosaint Idirn\u00e1isi\u00fanta",
        "From": "2016-12-31",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Refugee Appeals Tribunal",
        "Source": "\u200bwww.protectionappeals.ie; International Protection Act 2015; S.I. No. 661\/2016 - International Protection Act 2015 (Establishment Day) Order 2016",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 875,
        "Name": "Residential Tenancies Board",
        "Alternate names": "An Bord Um Thionontachtai Conaithe;RTB",
        "From": "2016-04-07",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Private Residential Tenancies Board and absorbed functions of the Rent Tribunal. The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2019 provided the RTB with additional powers to regulate the rental sector, including a new investigations and sanctions unit ",
        "Source": "www.rtb.ie; Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2015; S.I. No. 151\/2016; S.I. No. 4\/2016; Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2019",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities;Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing and community amenities NEC;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities;Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 878,
        "Name": "Psychologists Registration Board",
        "Alternate names": "CORU",
        "From": "2017-07-21",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "www.coru.ie; Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; S.I. No. 324\/2017 ",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "hospital services;outpatient services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 879,
        "Name": "Medical Scientists Registration Board",
        "Alternate names": "CORU",
        "From": "2016-10-17",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "www.coru.ie; Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; S.I. No. 531\/2016 ",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "Research and Development (Health)",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 880,
        "Name": "Counsellors and Psychotherapists Registration Board",
        "Alternate names": "CORU",
        "From": "2018-11-30",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "www.coru.ie; Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; S.I. No. 500\/2018\r\n",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "outpatient services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 881,
        "Name": "Social Care Workers Registration Board",
        "Alternate names": "CORU",
        "From": "2014-12-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "www.coru.ie; Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; S.I. No. 518\/2014 ",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;public health services;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Health;Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 882,
        "Name": "Podiatrists Registration Board ",
        "Alternate names": "CORU",
        "From": "2018-07-13",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "http:\/\u200b\/\u200bwww.coru.ie; Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005; S.I. No. 239\/2018",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "hospital services;outpatient services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 883,
        "Name": "Shannon Group plc",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2014-09-05",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Shannon Group is a public limited company whose principal activities include the operation, management and development of Shannon Airport, the management and development of the commercial property portfolio held by Shannon Commercial Properties (formerly part of Shannon Development) and the operation of the tourism sites managed by Shannon Heritage. A fourth business unit of the Group is the International Aviation Services Centre (IASC) which is focused on further development of the aviation business cluster in Shannon. ",
        "Source": "www.shannongroup.ie; www.gov.ie; State Airports (Shannon Group) Act 2014; S.I. No. 395\/2014; S.I. No. 396\/2014",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Public limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Clare ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "communication;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;other industries;transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 884,
        "Name": "Ireland Strategic Investment Fund",
        "Alternate names": "Ciste Infheist\u00edochta Strait\u00e9is\u00ed d'\u00c9irinn;ISIF",
        "From": "2014-12-22",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "ISIF has a statutory mandate to invest on a commercial basis in a manner designed to support economic activity and employment in Ireland. Its predecessor was the National Pensions Reserve Fund (NPRF).",
        "Source": "www.ntma.ie; www.isif.ie; National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Act 2014; S.I. No. 586\/2014 ",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;general public services NEC;general services;transfers of a general character between different levels of government",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 885,
        "Name": "Tax Appeals Commission",
        "Alternate names": "An Coimisi\u00fan um Achomhairc Ch\u00e1nach",
        "From": "2016-03-21",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Office of the Appeal Commissioners",
        "Source": "www.taxappeals.ie; Finance (Tax Appeals) Act 2015; S.I. No. 111\/2016",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 886,
        "Name": "Legal Services Regulatory Authority",
        "Alternate names": "admin;An t\u00dadar\u00e1s Rial\u00e1la Seirbh\u00eds\u00ed Dl\u00ed;LSRA",
        "From": "2016-10-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "www.lsra.ie; Legal Services Regulation Act 2015; S.I. No. 507\/2016",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services;law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services;Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 887,
        "Name": "Climate Change Advisory Council",
        "Alternate names": "An Chomhairle Chomhairleach um Athr\u00fa Aer\u00e1ide",
        "From": "2016-01-18",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Established under the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015, the Climate Change Advisory Council The Climate Change Advisory Council is an independent advisory body tasked with assessing and advising on how Ireland is making the transition to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally sustainable economy by 2050. ",
        "Source": "www.climatecouncil.ie; Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015; S.I. No. 25\/2016",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Environmental Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "environmental protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Environmental protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 888,
        "Name": "Policing Authority",
        "Alternate names": "An t\u00dadar\u00e1s P\u00f3il\u00edneachta",
        "From": "2016-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "www.policingauthority.ie; Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015; S.I. No. 611\/2015",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "police services",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 889,
        "Name": "Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na Inspectorate",
        "Alternate names": "Cigireacht an Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na",
        "From": "2006-07-28",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "www.gsinsp.ie; Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na Act 2005; S.I. No. 401\/2006",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "police services",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 890,
        "Name": "Oberstown Children Detention Campus",
        "Alternate names": "Oberstown",
        "From": "2016-06-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Under the Children (Amendment) Act 2015 child detention schools in the state were amalgamated into one national detention campus. ",
        "Source": "www.oberstown.com; Children (Amendment) Act 2015; S.I. No. 273\/2016",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level;prisons",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 891,
        "Name": "Health Products Regulatory Authority",
        "Alternate names": "an \u00dadar\u00e1s Rial\u00e1la T\u00e1irg\u00ed Sl\u00e1inte;HPRA",
        "From": "2014-07-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Irish Medicines Board",
        "Source": "www.hpra.ie; Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; S.I. No. 205\/2014",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;medical products, appliances and equipment;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 892,
        "Name": "Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Bord Altranais agus Cn\u00e1imseachais na h\u00c9ireann;NMBI",
        "From": "2012-10-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "NMBI replaced An Bord Altranais (Irish Nursing Board)",
        "Source": "\u200bwww.nmbi.ie; Nurses and Midwives Act 2011; S.I. No. 385\/2012",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "hospital services;outpatient services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 893,
        "Name": "Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board",
        "Alternate names": "I.H.R.B",
        "From": "2018-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Limited liability company that replaced the Turf Club as regulatory body for horseracing",
        "Source": "www.ihrb.ie; Horse Racing Ireland Act 2016",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Kildare ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 894,
        "Name": "Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman",
        "Alternate names": "Oifig an Ombudsman um Sheirbh\u00eds\u00ed Airgeadais agus Pinsin",
        "From": "2018-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Result of merger of the Office of the Pensions Ombudsman and Financial Services Ombudsman Bureau in January 2018",
        "Source": "www.fspo.ie; Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Act 2017; S.I. No. 524\/2017",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC;old age;social protection NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services;Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 895,
        "Name": "National Shared Services Office",
        "Alternate names": "NSSO;Oifig N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Seirbh\u00eds\u00ed Comhroinnte",
        "From": "2018-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The National Shared Services Office (NSSO) is a Scheduled Body which is a Shared Services provider for HR, pensions and payroll administration for Government Departments and Bodies.",
        "Source": "www.gov.ie; National Shared Services Office Act 2017; S.I. No. 579\/2017",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Transfer",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs;general services;transfers of a general character between different levels of government",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 896,
        "Name": "National Rural Water Services Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2008-12-15",
        "To": "2018-06-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "In June 2018 the National Rural Water Services merged with the Public Water Forum to form The Water Forum",
        "Source": "Water Services Act 2007; S.I. No. 522\/2008; Water Services Act 2017; S.I. No. 193\/2018",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "water supply",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 897,
        "Name": "Public Water Forum",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2015-05-29",
        "To": "2018-06-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "In June 2018 the Public Water Forum merged with the National Rural Water Services Committee to form The Water Forum",
        "Source": "Water Services Act 2014; S.I. No. 234\/2015; Water Services Act 2017; S.I. No. 193\/2018",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "water supply",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 898,
        "Name": "The Water Forum",
        "Alternate names": "An F\u00f3ram Uisce",
        "From": "2018-06-11",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Created by a merge of the Public Water Forum and National Rural Water Services Committee",
        "Source": "www.nationalwaterforum.ie; Water Services Act 2017; S.I. No. 193\/2018",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "water supply",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 899,
        "Name": "Home Building Finance Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2018-12-05",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "www.hbfi.ie; Home Building Finance Ireland Act 2018; S.I. No. 518\/2018",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC;housing and community amenities NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services;Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 900,
        "Name": "Office of the Planning Regulator",
        "Alternate names": "Oifig an Rialaitheoir Plean\u00e1il",
        "From": "2019-04-03",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "www.opr.ie; Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2018; S.I. No. 133\/2019",
        "Functions": "Information Providing;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing and community amenities NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 901,
        "Name": "Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1995-12-16",
        "To": "2002-10-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Established on a non-statutory basis in December 1995, became statutory on 1 November 1997. Replaced by the Hepatitis C and HIV Compensation Tribunal.",
        "Source": "www.hepccomptrib.com; Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal Act 1997; S.I. No. 443\/1997; Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Act 2002; S.I. No. 473\/2002",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Tribunal; Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 902,
        "Name": "Hepatitis C and HIV Compensation Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2002-10-09",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal",
        "Source": "www.hepccomptrib.com; Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Act 2002; S.I. No. 473\/2002",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 903,
        "Name": "Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission ",
        "Alternate names": "Coimisi\u00fan na h\u00c9ireann um Chearta an Duine agus Comhionannas;IHREC",
        "From": "2014-11-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Result of a merger of the Human Rights Commission and the Equality Authority",
        "Source": "www.ihrec.ie; Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014; S.I. No. 450\/2014",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment;Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 904,
        "Name": "Charities Regulatory Authority",
        "Alternate names": "Charities Regulator;t\u00dadar\u00e1s Rial\u00e1la Carthanas",
        "From": "2014-10-16",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "www.charitiesregulator.ie; Charities Act 2009; S.I. No. 456\/2014; S.I. No. 457\/2014",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 905,
        "Name": "Charity Appeals Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2016-08-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "www.gov.ie\/en\/organisation-information\/672545-charity-appeals-tribunal; Charities Act 2009; S.I. No. 209\/2018",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 906,
        "Name": "Air Accident Investigation Unit",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2009-12-09",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "www.aaiu.ie; S.I. No. 460\/2009",
        "Functions": "Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services;Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 907,
        "Name": "Central Bank of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Banc Ceannais na h\u00c9ireann;The Central Bank",
        "From": "2010-10-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland and Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority",
        "Source": "www.centralbank.ie; Central Bank Reform Act 2010; S.I. No. 469\/2010 ",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development;General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
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        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general economic, commercial and labour affairs;general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 908,
        "Name": "Social Welfare Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1982-10-05",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Social Welfare Tribunal is a statutory tribunal established in 1982 to deal with cases where entitlement to Jobseeker's Benefit or Jobseeker's Allowance is refused due to an involvement in a trade dispute",
        "Source": "www.welfare.ie\/en\/Pages\/Social-Welfare-Tribunal; Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act 1981; Social Welfare (No. 2) Act 1982; S.I. No. 309\/1982",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 909,
        "Name": "Permanent TSB Group Holdings p.l.c",
        "Alternate names": "Permanent TSB",
        "From": "2011-07-26",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "In 2011, Permanent TSB p.l.c received significant support from the Irish State in the context of the financial crisis. As a result of these State support measures, the Minister for Finance of Ireland then became the owner of 99.2% of the issued ordinary shares of the Company. In April 2015, this interest reduced to 74.92% following the successful completion of a \u20ac400m equity capital raise, an open offer take up for \u20ac2m and through the sale by the Minister for Finance of 21.8 million shares.",
        "Source": "www.permanenttsbgroup.ie; www.permanenttsbgroup.ie\/media\/press-releases\/2011\/26-07-2011; www.assets.gov.ie\/5907\/220119171401-73204346db4a45f9b88b0b4cd64066a7.pdf; www.gov.ie\/en\/publication\/066a28-banks\/; Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Act 2010 ",
        "Functions": "Trading",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 910,
        "Name": "Children's Health Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2018-12-04",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Children\u2019s Health Ireland was established on 4th December 2018 to take over responsibility for services currently provided by Dublin\u2019s three children\u2019s hospitals and run the new children\u2019s hospital in due course.",
        "Source": "www.newchildrenshospital.ie\/the-project\/the-childrens-hospital-group; Children's Health Act 2018; S.I. No. 506\/2018 ",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "hospital services;outpatient services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 911,
        "Name": "Land Development Agency",
        "Alternate names": "Gn\u00edomhaireacht Forbartha Tal\u00fan",
        "From": "2018-09-14",
        "To": "2022-03-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "",
        "Source": "www.lda.ie; S.I. No. 352\/2018; S.I. No. 144\/2022",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing development",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 912,
        "Name": "Judicial Council",
        "Alternate names": "Comhairle na mBreithi\u00fana",
        "From": "2019-12-17",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Interim Judicial Council, established on a non-statutory basis in November 2011. ",
        "Source": "Judicial Council Act 2019; S.I. No. 641\/2019",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 913,
        "Name": "The Interim Judicial Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2011-11-18",
        "To": "2019-12-17",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Established on a non-statutory basis in November 2011, replaced by the statutory Judicial Council under the Judicial Council Act 2019",
        "Source": "www.aji.ie\/supports\/the-interim-judicial-council\/; Judicial Council Act 2019; S.I. No. 641\/2019",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 920,
        "Name": "Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Comhshaoil, Aer\u00e1ide agus Cumars\u00e1ide ",
        "From": "2020-09-24",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment ",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 373\/2020; https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/organisation\/department-of-the-environment-climate-and-communications\/?referrer=http:\/\/www.gov.ie\/decc\/",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications;Environmental Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Eamon Ryan",
        "Cofog 2": "communication;fuel and energy;pollution abatement;protection of biodiversity and landscape",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Environmental protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 921,
        "Name": "Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Turas\u00f3ireachta, Cult\u00fair, Eala\u00edon, Gaeltachta, Sp\u00f3irt agus Me\u00e1n",
        "From": "2020-09-30",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht ",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 403\/2020 ",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Catherine Martin",
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services;cultural services;recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 922,
        "Name": "Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Tith\u00edochta, Rialtais \u00c1iti\u00fail agus Oidhreachta",
        "From": "2020-09-30",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government; https:\/\/www.housing.gov.ie\/ ",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 408\/2020",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Darragh O'Brien",
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;housing development;water supply",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 923,
        "Name": "Department of Transport (III)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Iompair",
        "From": "2020-09-17",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 351\/2020; https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/organisation\/department-of-transport\/ ",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Eamon Ryan",
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 924,
        "Name": "Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nu\u00e1la\u00edochta agus Eola\u00edochta",
        "From": "2020-08-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Creation of a new Department which assumed a number of responsibilities within the remit of the prior Department of Education & Skills (as it then was)",
        "Source": "Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Act 2020 (No. 10 of 2020); https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/organisation\/department-of-higher-education-innovation-and-science\/ ",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Simon Harris",
        "Cofog 2": "post-secondary non-tertiary education;Research and Development (Education);tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 925,
        "Name": "Department of Education (II)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Oideachais",
        "From": "2020-10-22",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Department of Education and Skills and followed transfer of certain functions to new Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 450\/2020; https:\/\/www.education.ie\/en\/ ",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ;Offaly ;Westmeath ",
        "Ministers": "Norma Foley",
        "Cofog 2": "education NEC;education not definable by level;pre-primary and primary education;secondary education;subsidiary services to education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 926,
        "Name": "Department of Justice (II)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Dl\u00ed agus Cirt",
        "From": "2020-11-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Department of Justice and Equality ",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 452\/2020; http:\/\/www.justice.ie\/ ",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Heather Humphreys;Helen McEntee;Simon Harris",
        "Cofog 2": "law courts;police services;prisons;public order and safety NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 927,
        "Name": "Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Leana\u00ed, Comhionannais, M\u00edchumais, L\u00e1nph\u00e1irt\u00edochta agus \u00d3ige",
        "From": "2020-10-15",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Department of Children and Youth Affairs",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 437\/2020; https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/organisation\/department-of-children-equality-disability-integration-and-youth\/",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Roderic O'Gorman",
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;sickness and disability;social exclusion NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 928,
        "Name": "Department of Foreign Affairs (III)",
        "Alternate names": "An tAire Gn\u00f3tha\u00ed Eachtracha",
        "From": "2020-09-24",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 382\/2020; https:\/\/www.dfa.ie\/",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "International Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Miche\u00e1l Martin;Simon Coveney",
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;foreign economic aid",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 929,
        "Name": "Department of Social Protection (II)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Coimirce S\u00f3isiala\u00ed ",
        "From": "2020-10-21",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 447\/2020; https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/organisation\/department-of-social-protection\/",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Heather Humphreys",
        "Cofog 2": "old age;sickness and disability;unemployment",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 930,
        "Name": "Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (II)",
        "Alternate names": "An Roinn Fiontar, Tr\u00e1d\u00e1la agus Fosta\u00edochta",
        "From": "2020-11-10",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 519\/2020; https:\/\/www.enterprise.gov.ie\/en\/ ",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment;Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Leo Varadkar;Simon Coveney",
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 931,
        "Name": "Constituency Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1997-09-30",
        "To": "2017-06-27",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The function of the Constituency Commission is to periodically make reports in relation to the constituencies for the election of members to the D\u00e1il, and\/or the election of representatives to the European Parliament. In certain circumstances a European Parliament Constituencies Committee may be formed in lieu of the Constituency Commission.\r\n\r\nNote: A single ISAD entry is used for this body but it should be noted that the 'start' and 'end' date indicates the period of time in which various separate Constituency Commissions have been intermittently activated and deactivated. ",
        "Source": "Part II of the Electoral Act 1997 (No. 25 of 1997); S.I. No. 374\/2016; S.I. No. 396\/2011; S.I. No. 174\/2007; S.I. No. 292\/2003; S.I. No. 393\/1997; http:\/\/www.constituency-commission.ie\/cc\/cc-oldreports.html ",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 932,
        "Name": "European Parliament Constituency Committee",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2013-07-25",
        "To": "2018-09-24",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Where 1) a Constituency Commission has presented its latest report and afterwards the total number of members of the European Parliament to be elected in the State specified pursuant under the treaties governing the European Union is different from the total number to which the Constituency Commission had regard in preparing its report; 2) a Constituency Commission is not due to be established and to present a report before the next European Parliament election; then 3) a European Parliament Constituency Committee may be established to do so. Note: A single ISAD entry is used for this body but it should be noted that the 'start' and 'end' date indicates the period of time in which various separate European Parliament Constituency Committees have been intermittently activated and deactivated.",
        "Source": "Section 5(1A) of the Electoral Act 1997 (No. 25 of 1997); S.I. No. 282\/2013; S.I. No. 279\/2018; http:\/\/www.constituency-commission.ie\/ep\/ep-index.htm ",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 933,
        "Name": "Teastas",
        "Alternate names": "Irish National Certification Authority",
        "From": "1995-09-01",
        "To": "2001-02-26",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Teastas (the Irish National Certification Authority) was established on a non-statutory interim basis in September 1995. This was pending the enactment of new legislation formally establishing the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland, FETAC and HETAC, following the 'Teastas report' in 1998",
        "Source": "https:\/\/www.oireachtas.ie\/en\/debates\/debate\/dail\/1996-10-22\/193\/?highlight%5B0%5D=teastas&highlight%5B1%5D=teastas; https:\/\/www.irishtimes.com\/news\/education\/the-teastas-report-1.128991; Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999 (No. 26 of 1999); S.I. No. 57\/2001",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level;post-secondary non-tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 934,
        "Name": "Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2014-09-12",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) was established in 2014 to avail of both national and international funding for the purpose of making low-cost credit available to Irish small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Credit is provided through on-lending partners who, in turn, lend directly to SMEs",
        "Source": "Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Act 2014 (No 22 of 2014); https:\/\/sbci.gov.ie\/about-us; https:\/\/core.cro.ie\/e-commerce\/company\/582344 ",
        "Functions": "Transfer",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 935,
        "Name": "R\u00e1sa\u00edocht Con \u00c9ireann",
        "Alternate names": "Greyhound Racing Ireland",
        "From": "2020-10-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI)\/ R\u00e1sa\u00edocht Con \u00c9ireann (RC\u00c9) (formerly known as the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB)\/Bord na gCon) - is a commercial semi-state body  responsible for the control and development of the greyhound industry in the Republic of Ireland",
        "Source": "Greyhound Racing Act 2020 (No. 15 of 2019); S.I. No. 399\/2020; https:\/\/www.grireland.ie\/About-GRI\/news\/igb-rebrands-to-gri\/",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Limerick ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "recreational and sporting services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 936,
        "Name": "National Oversight and Audit Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2014-07-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The National Oversight & Audit Commission (NOAC) is a statutory body established to oversee the local government sector",
        "Source": "Section 126B of the Local Government Act 2001 (No. 37 of 2001); S.I. 297\/2014; http:\/\/noac.ie\/background-functions\/ ",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs;transfers of a general character between different levels of government",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 937,
        "Name": "CervicalCheck Tribunal",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2020-10-21",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "An independent body set up under the CervicalCheck Tribunal Act 2019 to provide an alternative system for dealing with claims arising from CervicalCheck",
        "Source": "CervicalCheck Tribunal Act 2019 (No. 31 of 2019); S.I. No. 453\/2020",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Tribunal",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "outpatient services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 938,
        "Name": "Intellectual Property Office of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": "Oifig Maoine Intleacht\u00fala na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2019-12-02",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Intellectual Property Office of Ireland is the national intellectual property agency, responsible for the administration of Intellectual Property (IP) rights in Ireland",
        "Source": "Section 42 of the Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Law Provisions Act 2019 (No. 19 of 2019); S.I. No. 586\/2019",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Kilkenny ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 939,
        "Name": "Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority",
        "Alternate names": "An t\u00dadar\u00e1s Rial\u00e1la Comhlachta\u00ed Tith\u00edochta Ceadaithe",
        "From": "2021-02-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The general functions of the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority ('the Regulator') are to: \r\n\r\n(a) establish and maintain a register of approved housing bodies (AHBs);\r\n(b) register persons as AHBs;\r\n(c) prepare draft standards for approval by the Minister and publish the approved standards;\r\n(d) monitor and assess compliance by AHBs, in particular the approved standards;\r\n(e) carry out investigations;\r\n(f) protect tenants and AHBs and cancel the registration of AHBs;\r\n(g) encourage and facilitate the better governance, administration and management, including corporate governance and financial management, of AHBs by the provision of such information and advice, in such form and manner, as the Regulator considers appropriate;\r\n(h) with a view to promoting awareness and understanding, make available such information as appears to the Regulator to be expedient to give to the public;\r\n(i) collect such information concerning AHBs as the Regulator considers necessary and appropriate for the purposes of the performance of the Regulator\u2019s functions; and\r\n(j) publish such information (including statistical information) concerning AHBs as the Regulator considers appropriate",
        "Source": "Section 7 of the Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Act 2019 (No. 47 of 2019); S.I. No. 27\/2021",
        "Functions": "Information Providing;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing development",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 940,
        "Name": "Ministry of Home Affairs",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-01-10",
        "To": "1924-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Predated Saorst\u00e1t \u00c9ireann.'Departments of State' referred to in general terms under Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t \u00c9ireann) Act, 1922. Subsequently replaced by Department of Justice (I) under the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 (No. 16 of 1924)",
        "Source": "Article 56 and the 'Transitory Provisions' of the Schedule to the Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922 (No. 1 of 1922); http:\/\/www.justice.ie\/en\/JELR\/Pages\/An_early_history_of_the_Department; Chubb 1970; https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/ga\/foilsiuchan\/99eec5-second-dail\/#second-dail-2nd-ministry-post-treaty ",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Austin Stack;Eamonn Duggan;Kevin O'Higgins",
        "Cofog 2": "law courts;police services;prisons",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 941,
        "Name": "Ministry of Defence ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-01-10",
        "To": "1924-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Predated Saorst\u00e1t \u00c9ireann.'Departments of State' referred to in general terms under Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922. Subsequently replaced by Department of Defence under the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 (No. 16 of 1924)",
        "Source": "Article 56 and the 'Transitory Provisions' of the Schedule to the Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922 (No. 1 of 1922); Chubb 1970; https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/ga\/foilsiuchan\/99eec5-second-dail\/#second-dail-2nd-ministry-post-treaty ",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Defence",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Richard Mulcahy;William T Cosgrave",
        "Cofog 2": "military defence",
        "Cofog 1": "Defence",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 942,
        "Name": "Ministry of External Affairs",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-08-30",
        "To": "1924-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Predated Saorst\u00e1t \u00c9ireann.'Departments of State' referred to in general terms under Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922. Subsequently replaced by Department of External Affairs under the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 (No. 16 of 1924)",
        "Source": "Article 56 and the 'Transitory Provisions' of the Schedule to the Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922 (No. 1 of 1922); Chubb 1970",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Desmond FitzGerald",
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 943,
        "Name": "Ministry of Finance ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-01-10",
        "To": "1924-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Predated Saorst\u00e1t \u00c9ireann.'Departments of State' referred to in general terms under Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922. Subsequently replaced by Department of Finance under the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 (No. 16 of 1924)",
        "Source": "Article 56 and the 'Transitory Provisions' of the Schedule to the Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922 (No. 1 of 1922); Chubb 1970; https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/ga\/foilsiuchan\/99eec5-second-dail\/#second-dail-2nd-ministry-post-treaty ",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Ernest Blythe;Michael Collins;William T Cosgrave",
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 944,
        "Name": "Ministry of Industry and Commerce ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-09-09",
        "To": "1924-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Predated Saorst\u00e1t \u00c9ireann.'Departments of State' referred to in general terms under Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922. Subsequently replaced by Department of Industry and Commerce (I) under the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 (No. 16 of 1924)",
        "Source": "Article 56 and the 'Transitory Provisions' of the Schedule to the Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922 (No. 1 of 1922); Chubb 1970",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Joseph McGrath;Patrick McGilligan",
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 945,
        "Name": "Ministry of Agriculture ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-01-11",
        "To": "1924-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Predated Saorst\u00e1t \u00c9ireann.'Departments of State' referred to in general terms under Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922. Subsequently replaced by Department of Lands and Agriculture under the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 (No. 16 of 1924)",
        "Source": "Article 56 and the 'Transitory Provisions' of the Schedule to the Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922 (No. 1 of 1922); Chubb 1970; https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/ga\/foilsiuchan\/99eec5-second-dail\/",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Patrick Hogan",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 946,
        "Name": "Ministry of Fisheries ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-12-14",
        "To": "1924-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Existed intermittently prior to Saorst\u00e1t \u00c9ireann.'Departments of State' referred to in general terms under Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922. Subsequently replaced by Department of Fisheries (I) under the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 (No. 16 of 1924)",
        "Source": "Article 56 and the 'Transitory Provisions' of the Schedule to the Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922 (No. 1 of 1922); Chubb 1970",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Fion\u00e1n Lynch;Se\u00e1n Etchingham",
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 947,
        "Name": "Ministry of Education",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-01-11",
        "To": "1924-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Predated Saorst\u00e1t \u00c9ireann.'Departments of State' referred to in general terms under Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922. Subsequently replaced by Department of Education (I) under the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 (No. 16 of 1924)",
        "Source": "Article 56 and the 'Transitory Provisions' of the Schedule to the Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922 (No. 1 of 1922); Chubb 1970; https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/ga\/foilsiuchan\/99eec5-second-dail\/ ",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Eoin MacN\u00e9ill;Fion\u00e1n Lynch",
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level;pre-primary and primary education;secondary education;tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 948,
        "Name": "Ministry of Local Government ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-01-10",
        "To": "1924-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Predated Saorst\u00e1t \u00c9ireann.'Departments of State' referred to in general terms under Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922. Subsequently replaced by Department of Local Government and Public Health under the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 (No. 16 of 1924)",
        "Source": "Article 56 and the 'Transitory Provisions' of the Schedule to the Constitution of the Irish Free State (Saorst\u00e1t Eireann) Act, 1922 (No. 1 of 1922); Chubb 1970; https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/ga\/foilsiuchan\/99eec5-second-dail\/#second-dail-2nd-ministry-post-treaty",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Ernest Blythe;S\u00e9amus Burke;William T Cosgrave",
        "Cofog 2": "housing development;street lighting;water supply",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 949,
        "Name": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-01-10",
        "To": "1922-09-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by Ministry of External Affairs (1922)",
        "Source": "Chubb 1970; https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/ga\/foilsiuchan\/99eec5-second-dail\/#second-dail-2nd-ministry-post-treaty ",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Arthur Griffith;George Gavan Duffy;Michael Hayes",
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 950,
        "Name": "Ministry of Labour",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-01-11",
        "To": "1922-09-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "May also have incorporated the 'trade and commerce' portfolio for a time. Subsumed into new Ministry of Industry and Commerce from September 1922 ",
        "Source": "Chubb 1970; https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/ga\/foilsiuchan\/99eec5-second-dail\/",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Joseph McGrath;Patrick Hogan",
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 951,
        "Name": "Ministry of Economic Affairs",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-01-10",
        "To": "1922-09-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Appears to have been subsumed into new Ministry of Industry and Commerce from September 1922",
        "Source": "Chubb 1970; https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/ga\/foilsiuchan\/99eec5-second-dail\/#second-dail-2nd-ministry-post-treaty ",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Ernest Blythe;Kevin O'Higgins",
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 952,
        "Name": "Ministry for Publicity",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-01-11",
        "To": "1922-09-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Ministry seemingly discontinued from September 1922",
        "Source": "Chubb 1970; https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/ga\/foilsiuchan\/99eec5-second-dail\/ ",
        "Functions": "Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Desmond FitzGerald",
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 953,
        "Name": "Office of the President of the Executive Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-12-06",
        "To": "1924-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "An Office of the President of the Executive Council existed prior to the establishment of a Department of the President of the Executive Council in June 1924",
        "Source": "Chubb 1970; Comptroller and Auditor General Appropriation Report 1923-1924: https:\/\/www.audit.gov.ie\/en\/find-report\/publications\/appropriation%20accounts\/appropriation-accounts-1923-24.pdf ",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "William T Cosgrave",
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 954,
        "Name": "Office of the Chairman of the Provisional Government",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-01-10",
        "To": "1922-12-06",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "An Office of the Chairman of the Provisional Government is assumed to have preceded the Office of the President of the Executive Council, the position created under the Saorst\u00e1t Constitution effective 6 December 1922",
        "Source": "Chubb 1970",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Michael Collins;William T Cosgrave",
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 955,
        "Name": "Ministry of Trade ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-01-11",
        "To": "1922-09-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Appears to have been subsumed into a new Ministry of Industry and Commerce from September 1922",
        "Source": "https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/ga\/foilsiuchan\/99eec5-second-dail\/",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution",
        "LegalForms": " Ministerial Departments",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": "Ernest Blythe",
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 956,
        "Name": "Office of the Postmaster General",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-04-22",
        "To": "1924-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced by the Department of Posts and Telegraphs under the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 (No. 16 of 1924)",
        "Source": "Chubb 1970; Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 (No. 16 of 1924)",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 957,
        "Name": "Office of the Law Officer ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-01-10",
        "To": "1922-09-09",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Hugh Kennedy was the first Law Officer, serving under the Provisional Government and, later, as Attorney General ",
        "Source": "Chubb 1970",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 958,
        "Name": "Office of the Attorney General (I)",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-09-09",
        "To": "1924-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the previous position of Law Officer. Hugh Kennedy continued in post as Attorney General",
        "Source": "Chubb 1970",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 959,
        "Name": "Royal Veterinary College of Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1900",
        "To": "1977",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Incorporated by Royal Charter and began its work in October 1900. Following the withdrawal of the Department of Agriculture as a direct employing agency in 1960, two separate veterinary schools were run by UCD and TCD at the Ballsbridge site and this continued until 1977 when the two schools were merged and fully incorporated into UCD and the college ceased to be a separate entity",
        "Source": "https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/archives\/collections\/universityarchives\/items\/collectionname,235378,en.html#accordion1",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 960,
        "Name": "Office of the Registrar of District Court Clerks",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-04-01",
        "To": "1926-09-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Replaced the Office of the Registrar of Petty Sessions Clerks and was abolished in 1926",
        "Source": "District Justices (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923 (No. 6 of 1923); Section 50 of the Court Officers Act 1926 (No. 27 of 1926)",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 961,
        "Name": "Post Office Savings Bank ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1861-05-17",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Established in 1861, originally to facilitate small savings backed by the Government. Certain functions now delegated to the National Treasury Management Agency, with continuation of Post Office Savings Bank legislation",
        "Source": "Post Office Savings Bank Act 1861; https:\/\/www.anpost.com\/Money\/State-Savings ",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": null,
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 962,
        "Name": "Metropolitan School of Art ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1877",
        "To": "1936",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "The origins of the College date from 1746 when Robert West had a private drawing school in George's Lane, Dublin, which was taken over by the Dublin Society (later the RDS). From 1854 the institution was controlled by the Department of Science and Art, London. In 1877 it was renamed The Dublin Metropolitan School of Art. The Department of Education took control in 1924, and twelve years later it became the National College of Art",
        "Source": "https:\/\/www.ncad.ie\/about\/",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 963,
        "Name": "National College of Art",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1936",
        "To": "1971-12",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "The origins of the College date from 1746 when Robert West had a private drawing school in George's Lane, Dublin, which was taken over by the Dublin Society (later the RDS). From 1854 the institution was controlled by the Department of Science and Art, London. In 1877 it was renamed The Dublin Metropolitan School of Art. The Department of Education took control in 1924, and twelve years later it became the National College of Art. In 1972 the National College of Art and Design was established under an Act of the Oireachtas",
        "Source": "https:\/\/www.ncad.ie\/about\/ ",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 964,
        "Name": "National College of Art and Design",
        "Alternate names": "An Col\u00e1iste N\u00e1isi\u00fanta Eala\u00edne is Deartha",
        "From": "1971-12-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The origins of the College date from 1746 when Robert West had a private drawing school in George's Lane, Dublin, which was taken over by the Dublin Society (later the RDS). From 1854 the institution was controlled by the Department of Science and Art, London. In 1877 it was renamed The Dublin Metropolitan School of Art. The Department of Education took control in 1924, and twelve years later it became the National College of Art. On 1 May 1972 the National College of Art and Design was established under an Act of the Oireachtas passed on 1 December 1971",
        "Source": "https:\/\/www.ncad.ie\/about\/; National College of Art and Design Act 1971 (No. 28 of 1971); S.I. No. 108\/1972",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "education not definable by level;tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 965,
        "Name": "Royal College of Science for Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1867",
        "To": "1926",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "An institute for higher education in Dublin which existed from 1867 to 1926, specialising in physical sciences and applied science. It was originally based on St. Stephen's Green, moving in 1911 to a purpose-built \"Royal College of Science\" building on Merrion Street. In 1926 it was absorbed into University College Dublin (UCD) as the faculty of Science and Engineering.",
        "Source": "https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/merrionstreet\/rcsci.html",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 966,
        "Name": "Museum of Irish Industry",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1854-01-01",
        "To": "1866-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "A museum dedicated to the exhibition of the various, display-worthy materials from, and donated by, the industries of mining and manufacturing established in Ireland. In addition, the museum gave lectures on the subject, and related subject matters, to th",
        "Source": "https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20120306001947\/http:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/archives\/html\/university\/mii.htm; https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20050331014146\/http:\/\/www.bopcris.ac.uk\/eppi\/ref12709.html",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training;Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services;education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Education;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 967,
        "Name": "Electricity Commissioners",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1919-12-23",
        "To": "1924-06-19",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Electricity Commissioners was established \u2018to promote, regulate and supervise the supply of electricity\u2019 under the direction of the Board of Trade. It provided for the formation of electricity districts and, where necessary, the establishment of joint electricity authorities, \u2018to provide or secure the provision of a cheap and abundant supply of electricity\u2019",
        "Source": "Electricity (Supply) Act 1919 (9 & 10 Geo. 5. c. 100); Electricity Commissioners (Transfer of Functions) Order 1924 (No. 7 of 1924)",
        "Functions": "Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 968,
        "Name": "National Education Board",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1831-10",
        "To": "1923-08-16",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "The National Education Board was established in 1831 for the purpose of administering a fund placed at the disposal of the Lord Lieutenant for the education of the poor in Ireland. Their powers were based on a set of instructions drawn up by Chief Secretary Stanley and were not defined in any enactment",
        "Source": "https:\/\/irelandxo.com\/ireland-xo\/history-and-genealogy\/timeline\/board-commissioners-national-education-formed; National Education Commissioners Order, 1923 (S.I. No. 10\/1923)",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "pre-primary and primary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 969,
        "Name": "Intermediate Education Commissioners",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1923",
        "To": "1925-03-31",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Replaced the Intermediate Education Board for Ireland. The statutory objective of the Commissioners was to promote intermediate secular education in Ireland, using funds at their disposal",
        "Source": "Intermediate Education Commission Order, 1923 (S.I. No 7\/1923); The Intermediate Education Commissioners (Transfer of Functions) Order, 1925 (S.I. No. 17\/1925); The Intermediate Education Commissioners (Statutory Funds Winding-Up) Order, 1925 (S.I. No. 18\/1925)",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "secondary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 970,
        "Name": "Intermediate Education Board for Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1878-08-16",
        "To": "1923-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The statutory objective of the Board was to promote intermediate secular education in Ireland, using funds at their disposal. Replaced by the Intermediate Education Commissioners in 1923",
        "Source": "Intermediate Education (Ireland) Act 1878; Intermediate Education Commission Order, 1923 (S.I. No. 7\/1923)",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "secondary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 971,
        "Name": "National Education Commissioners",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1923-08-16",
        "To": "1935-08-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The National Education Commissioners replaced the previous National Educational Board and was subsequently absorbed into the Department of Education",
        "Source": "National Education Commissioners Order, 1923 (S.I. No. 10\/1923); National Education Commissioners (Transfer of Functions) Order 1935 (S.I. 264\/1935)",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "pre-primary and primary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 972,
        "Name": "Inspector of Reformatory and Industrial Schools",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1909-04-01",
        "To": "2007-03-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Inspector of Reformatory and Industrial Schools was a Ministerial appointee mandated to inspect 'certified schools' under the Children Act 1908. The position likely fell into abeyance by c. 2000, following closure of the remaining certified schools in the late 1990s. The 1908 Act itself (including the inspector provisions) was fully repealed in 2007",
        "Source": "Children Act 1908 (8 Edw. 7. c. 67) https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1908\/67\/pdfs\/ukpga_19080067_en.pdf; Schedule 2 of the Children Act 2001 (No. 24 of 2001); Children Act 2001 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 64\/2007); http:\/\/www.childabusecommission.ie\/ ",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "pre-primary and primary education;secondary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 973,
        "Name": "Local Government Board for Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1872-08-10",
        "To": "1924-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Local Government Board for Ireland took over the functions of the Irish Poor Law Commissioners with respect to Boards of Guardians of Poor Law Unions, and also dealt with urban municipal government (town commissioners and borough corporations). The Board continued for a time post-independence, though its personnel and functions were moved to other parts of the Government administration. The Board's functions appear to have been formally subsumed into the Department of Local Government and Public Health by 1924",
        "Source": "Local Government Board (Ireland) Act 1872; Third Part of the Schedule to the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 (No. 16 of 1924); Mary E. Daly, 'The Buffer State: The Historical Roots of the Department of the Environment' (Institute of Public Administration, 1997)",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Delivery;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services;Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "community development;general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services;Housing and community amenities",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 974,
        "Name": "Board of Trade ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1861",
        "To": "1924-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "Existed under various guises and officially known as the Board of Trade from 1861. The Board would evolve gradually into a government department with considerable power and a diverse range of functions, including regulation of domestic and foreign commerce, the development, implementation and interpretation of the Acts of Trade and Navigation, and the review and acceptance of legislation passed in the colonies. Powers conferred on the Board under certain legislation applicable to Ireland continued to apply post-independence but were effectively exercised by the Minister for Industry and Commerce. The Board's functions in Ireland are assumed to have been formally absorbed by the Department of Industry and Commerce by 1924",
        "Source": "https:\/\/webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk\/20110203025220\/http:\/\/www.nationalarchives.gov.uk\/catalogue\/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=1&CATID=38&SearchInit=4&SearchType=6&CATREF=BT; https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Board_of_Trade; Companies Acts, 1908 To 1917 (S.I. No. 12\/1923); Sixth Part of the Schedule to the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 (No. 16 of 1924)",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 975,
        "Name": "Office of the Paymaster General",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1861",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "The Office of the Paymaster General, including its Ireland-related functions, was formed in 1861 with the merger of a number of pre-existing offices, including the Paymaster of the Civil Service in Ireland. The Office continued in being post-independence. The Office has two operational arms: one provides a banking service to Departments and Offices while the other pays pensions on an agency basis to certain retired civil servants, office holders and VEC staff. The Office is administered from within the Department of Finance ",
        "Source": "https:\/\/www.thegazette.co.uk\/Belfast\/issue\/39\/page\/379; First Part of the Schedule to the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 (No. 16 of 1924); https:\/\/www.kildarestreet.com\/wrans\/?id=2012-01-31.867.0",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Executive Agency (without independent legal personality)",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 976,
        "Name": "Hospitals Trust (1940) Limited",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1940",
        "To": "1987-03",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "The Irish Hospital Sweepstakes was established in 1930 and was promoted by a private company, Hospitals' Trust (1940) Limited, in pursuance of a 'standing agreement' with a sweepstake committee appointed by the governing bodies of various hospitals. The Hospitals' Trust Fund was used to channel the net proceeds of the sweepstakes to hospitals for capital purposes. Statutory responsibility for the Hospitals' Trust Fund was with the Minister for Health and that for the running of the sweepstakes by Hospitals' Trust (1940) Limited with the Minister for Justice. The company's operations were opaque in certain respects. It went into voluntary liquidation in 1987, having failed to secure the contract for the new National Lottery",
        "Source": "Public Hospitals Act 1933 (No. 18 of 1933); Public Hospitals (Amendment) Act 1990 (No. 30 of 1990); https:\/\/www.oireachtas.ie\/en\/debates\/debate\/dail\/2000-06-29\/27\/?highlight%5B0%5D=hospitals&highlight%5B1%5D=trust&highlight%5B2%5D=1940; https:\/\/www.independent.ie\/irish-news\/follow-the-money-the-hidden-tale-of-greed-behind-the-first-irish-hospitals-sweepstakes-and-where-those-millions-went-39748023.html; https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Irish_Hospitals%27_Sweepstake",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "hospital services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 977,
        "Name": "Inspectorate of Factories ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1901",
        "To": "1956-10",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "The Inspectors of Factories were appointed under the Factory and Workshop Act 1901. The Chief and District Inspector were vested with statutory powers specified under the Act. Their post-independence remit included health and safety, as well as wage-related, compliance. Upon independence, the Irish inspectors are assumed to have initially transferred to the Ministry of Labour and later to Industry and Commerce. The Factories Inspectorate was administratively merged with the Mines and Quarries Inspectorate, creating the Industrial Inspectorate, by 1971",
        "Source": "Factory and Workshop Act 1901 (1 Edw. VII, c. 22); Factories Act 1955 (No. 10 of 1955); S.I. No. 160\/1956; http:\/\/www.tara.tcd.ie\/bitstream\/handle\/2262\/4520\/jssisiVolXv45_53.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y; Houses of the Oireachtas Library, Annual Report of the Industrial Inspectorate for 1 June 1970 to 31 December 1971",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment;Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 978,
        "Name": "Industrial Inspectorate",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1956-10",
        "To": "1989-11",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "An administrative merger of the Factories Inspectorate and the Quarries and Mines Inspectorate by 1971 created a new regime for industrial, particularly health and safety, inspections. This was administered by an Industrial Inspectorate in the Department of Labour. Functions subsequently assumed by the National Authority for Occupational Safety and Health",
        "Source": "Factories Act 1955 (No. 10 of 1955); Mines and Quarries Act 1965 (No. 7 of 1965); S.I. No. 73\/1970; Annual Reports of the Industrial Inspectorate, Houses of the Oireachtas Library; Section 4 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989 (No. 7 of 1989); S.I. No. 236\/1989",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Employment",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 979,
        "Name": "The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1839",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "The Royal Institute of the Architects was founded by royal charter in 1839. It is the public competent authority and professional body for architects in Ireland",
        "Source": "https:\/\/www.riai.ie\/the-riai\/about-the-riai; Building Control Act 2007 (No. 21 of 2007); S.I. No. 50\/2008",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Chartered Corporation; Company limited by guarantee",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 980,
        "Name": "The Future of Media Commission",
        "Alternate names": "An Coimisi\u00fan um Thodhcha\u00ed na Me\u00e1n",
        "From": "2020-09",
        "To": "2022-07-12",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "The Future of Media Commission was set up by the Government in September 2020 to examine the future of the media in Ireland. This includes Ireland\u2019s public service broadcasters, commercial broadcasters, print and online media platforms. The Commission published its report in July 2022",
        "Source": "https:\/\/futureofmediacommission.ie\/; https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/publication\/ccae8-report-of-the-future-of-media-commission\/#:~:text=Established%20by%20Government%20in%20September,of%20delivering%20public%20service%20aims.",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 982,
        "Name": "Technological University Dublin",
        "Alternate names": "Ollscoil Teicneola\u00edochta Bhaile \u00c1tha Cliath",
        "From": "2019-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Technological University Dublin was an amalgamation of the prior Dublin Institute of Technology with the Institutes of Technology Blanchardstown and Tallaght",
        "Source": "Technological Universities Act 2018 (No. 3 of 2018); S.I. No 437\/2018",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "post-secondary non-tertiary education;tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 983,
        "Name": "Munster Technological University ",
        "Alternate names": "Ollscoil Teicneola\u00edochta na Mumhan",
        "From": "2021-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Munster Technological University was an amalgamation of the prior Cork and Tralee Institutes of Technology ",
        "Source": "Technological Universities Act 2018 (No. 3 of 2018); S.I. No. 568\/2020",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Cork ;Kerry ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "post-secondary non-tertiary education;tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 984,
        "Name": "Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest",
        "Alternate names": "Ollscoil Teicneola\u00edochta na Sionainne: L\u00e1r T\u00edre, An tIarthar L\u00e1ir",
        "From": "2021-10-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest was an amalgamation of the prior Athlone and Limerick Institutes of Technology  ",
        "Source": "Technological Universities Act 2018 (No. 3 of 2018); S.I. No. 360\/2021",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Limerick ;Westmeath ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "post-secondary non-tertiary education;tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 985,
        "Name": "The Railway and Canal (Extension of Time) Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1923-02-05",
        "To": "1924-07-23",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Railway and Canal (Extension of Time) Commission was a transitional body established to perform specific land-related functions under the pre-independence Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act 1916. The establishment of a body was deemed necessary for this purpose, as the Railway and Canal Commission had ceased to have authority in Saorst\u00e1t \u00c9ireann",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 1\/1923; Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act 1916 (6 & 7 Geo. V., ch. 63); section 23 of the Railways Act 1924 (No. 29 of 1924); https:\/\/www.oireachtas.ie\/en\/debates\/debate\/seanad\/1923-02-14\/6\/?highlight%5B0%5D=railway&highlight%5B1%5D=railway ",
        "Functions": null,
        "LegalForms": null,
        "PolicyDomains": null,
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": null,
        "Cofog 1": null,
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 986,
        "Name": "Light Railway Commissioners",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1896-08-14",
        "To": "1923-06-02",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Light Railways Commission was established for the purpose of facilitating the construction and working of light railways. It later assumed related functions, for example advising on charges for tramway undertakings",
        "Source": "Light Railways Act 1896 (59 & 60 Vict.) Ch. 48; Tramways (Temporary Increase of Charges) Act, 1920 (10 & 11 Geo. 5.) Ch. 14",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": null,
        "PolicyDomains": null,
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": null,
        "Cofog 1": null,
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 987,
        "Name": "The Light Railway Commission",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1923-06-02",
        "To": "1945-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Light Railway Commission was established to exercise in Saorst\u00e1t \u00c9ireann the functions which were previously exercised by the Light Railway Commissioners under Section 2 of the Tramways (Temporary Increase of Charges) Act, 1920. This transitional body is assumed to have fallen away upon the enactment of the Transport Act 1944, which repealed the 1920 Act",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 6\/1923; Transport Act 1944 (No. 21 of 1944)",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": null,
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": null,
        "Cofog 1": null,
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 988,
        "Name": "General Nursing Council",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1923-06-22",
        "To": "1951-06-07",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The General Nursing Council was established to take over the functions of the previous General Nursing Council for Ireland. It was subsequently merged into An Bord Altranais ",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 8\/1923; Nurses Act, 1950 (No. 27 of 1950)",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;hospital services;public health services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 989,
        "Name": "Central Midwives Board (I)",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1923-06-22",
        "To": "1947-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Central Midwives Board (I) replaced the previous Central Midwives Board for Ireland. It was subsequently replaced by the Central Midwives Board (II)",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 9\/1923; Nurses Act 1944 (No. 10 of 1944)",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "health NEC;hospital services;outpatient services",
        "Cofog 1": "Health",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 990,
        "Name": "Land Development Agency (II)",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2022-03-31",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Land Development Agency (II) is the successor to the prior Land Development Agency, reconstituted and conferred with expanded functions ",
        "Source": "Land Development Agency Act 2021 (No. 26 of 2021); S.I. No. 143\/2022",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing development;unknown",
        "Cofog 1": "Housing and community amenities;unknown",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 991,
        "Name": "Atlantic Technological University ",
        "Alternate names": "Ollscoil Teicneola\u00edochta an Atlantaigh",
        "From": "2022-04-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Atlantic Technological University amalgamated the previous institutes of technology of Galway-Mayo, Letterkenny and Sligo. St Angela's College, Sligo, was also incorporated later",
        "Source": "Technological Universities Act 2018 (No. 3 of 2018); S.I. No. 56\/2022; S.I. No. 356\/2023",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Galway ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "post-secondary non-tertiary education;tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 992,
        "Name": "South East Technological University",
        "Alternate names": "Ollscoil Teicneola\u00edochta an Oirdheiscirt",
        "From": "2022-05-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "South East Technological University amalgamated the previous Waterford and Carlow Institutes of Technology",
        "Source": "Technological Universities Act 2018 (No. 3 of 2018); S.I. No. 175\/2022 ",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Waterford ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "post-secondary non-tertiary education;tertiary education",
        "Cofog 1": "Education",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 993,
        "Name": "Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1900",
        "To": "1931-04",
        "Not_day_month_specific": 1,
        "Description": "The Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland was established as a separate department for Ireland prior to 1922, the functions of which continued for a period following independence. This body had a broad mandate with respect to the development of agriculture and industry, encompassing educational, regulatory, funding and statistical functions. Certain functions of this body were transferred to the Department of Lands in 1924 and Education and Fisheries in 1927. This body was dissolved in 1931 and its remaining functions transferred to the Departments of Agriculture and Industry and Commerce",
        "Source": "Agriculture and Technical Instruction (Ireland) Act 1899 (62 & 63 Vict.), Ch. 50; Agriculture Act 1931 (No. 8 of 1931)",
        "Functions": "Policy Formation and Execution;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry;Education and Training",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting;cultural services;education not definable by level",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Education;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 994,
        "Name": "Rates Advisory Committee ",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1925-03-02",
        "To": "1944-12-08",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "A Rates Advisory Committee was established to perform certain advisory functions for charges, rates etc. pertaining to harbours, docks and piers under pre-independence legislation carried forward. It is assumed this body ceased to exist following enactment of the Transport Act 1944 and associated legislative repeals",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 11\/1925; Harbours, Docks, and Piers (Temporary Increase of Charges) Act, 1920 (10 & 11 Geo. 5.), ch. 21",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 995,
        "Name": "Office of Arms ",
        "Alternate names": "Ulster Office of Arms",
        "From": "1552-02-02",
        "To": "1943-04-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Office of Arms was Ireland's oldest Office of State, formally established in the 16th century to perform heraldic and genealogical functions. The Office was peculiar in that it retained a direct link to the British Crown through its officeholder until 1943, when it was transferred to the Irish public administration",
        "Source": "S. Hood, 'Royal Roots, Republican Inheritance: The Survival of the Office of Arms' (2002, Woodfield Press) ('Hood')",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Recreation, Culture, Religion",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "cultural services",
        "Cofog 1": "Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 996,
        "Name": "Corporate Enforcement Authority",
        "Alternate names": "An t\u00dadar\u00e1s um Fhorfheidhmi\u00fa Corpar\u00e1ideach",
        "From": "2022-07-07",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Corporate Enforcement Authority's functions include: promoting compliance with company law; investigating instances of suspected breaches of company law; taking appropriate enforcement action in response to identified breaches of company law; supervising the activities of liquidators of insolvent companies; and operating a regime of restriction and disqualification undertakings in respect of directors of insolvent companies. \r\n\r\nThe CEA replaced the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement",
        "Source": "https:\/\/cea.gov.ie\/en-ie\/About; Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Act 2021 (No. 48 of 2021); S.I. No. 337\/2022",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "economic affairs NEC;general economic, commercial and labour affairs",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 997,
        "Name": "The Irish Sailors and Soldiers Land Trust",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1923-07-16",
        "To": "1987-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Irish Sailors and Soldiers Land Trust was a body established under the Irish Free State (Consequential Provisions) Act, 1922 (UK). \r\n\r\nThis body was tasked with 'providing in Ireland cottages, with or without plots or gardens, for the accommodation of men who served in any of His Majesty's naval, military, or air forces in the late war, and for other purposes incidental thereto'.\r\n\r\nThe Saorst\u00e1t \u00c9ireann Land Trust Powers Act 1923 enabled the Trust, subject to certain conditions, to 'acquire and hold land in Saorst\u00e1t Eireann and such other powers as may be necessary to enable the Trust to carry out in Saorst\u00e1t Eireann the purposes of [the UK legislation]'. \r\n\r\nUnder the UK legislation, the Trust was comprised of 5 members, 3 of whom were appointed by a British Secretary of State, 1 of whom was appointed by the President of the Executive Council of Saorst\u00e1t \u00c9ireann and 1 of whom was appointed by the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland.\r\n\r\nA winding up the Trust appears to have been carried out in 1987 and excess monies were divided between the Governments. ",
        "Source": "Irish Free State (Consequential Provisions) Act, 1922(13 Geo. 5 Session 2), Ch. 2; Land Trust Powers Act 1923 (No. 25 of 1923); Irish Sailors and Soldiers Land Trust Act 1987, ch. 48; Irish Sailors and Soldiers Land Trust Act 1988 (No. 33 of 1988)",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "housing",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 998,
        "Name": "Mines and Quarries Inspectorate",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1894-08-25",
        "To": "1970-01-01",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "An inspectorate responsible for mines and quarries was established in 1894. This built on an inspectorate previously responsible for mines only. Upon independence, the Irish inspectors are assumed to have initially transferred to the Ministry of Labour and later to Industry and Commerce. Reference is made to the pre-independence legislation in the Mines and Quarries Act 1965 (No. 7 of 1965). The Mines and Quarries Inspectorate was administratively merged with the Inspectorate of Factories to form the Industrial Inspectorate by 1971",
        "Source": "Quarries Act, 1894 (57 & 58 Vict.), Ch 42; Metalliferous Mines Regulation Act, 1872 (35 & 36 Vict.), Ch. 77; Mines and Quarries Act, 1965 (No. 7 of 1965); Houses of the Oireachtas Library, Annual Report of the Industrial Inspectorate for 1 June 1970 to 31 December 1971",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "mining, manufacturing and construction",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 999,
        "Name": "Electoral Commission",
        "Alternate names": "An Coimisi\u00fan Toghch\u00e1in",
        "From": "2023-02-09",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Electoral Commission was established to fulfil a broad range of functions in relation to elections, referenda and the political system, including the regulation of online political advertising. It replaced the Referendum Commission",
        "Source": "Electoral Commission Act 2022 (No. 30 of 2022); S.I. No. 31\/2023",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Information Providing;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 1001,
        "Name": "Irish Air Navigation Service",
        "Alternate names": "Seirbh\u00eds Aerloingseoireachta na h\u00c9ireann",
        "From": "2023-05-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Irish Air Navigation Service was established to perform a number of functions with respect to the operation and management of air navigation in Irish and other airspace. The IANS assumed certain functions of the Irish Aviation Authority ",
        "Source": "Part 2 of the Air Navigation and Transport Act 2022 (No. 40 of 2022); S.I. No. 218\/2023; https:\/\/core.cro.ie\/e-commerce\/company\/5035589",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Private limited company",
        "PolicyDomains": "Transport",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "transport",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 1002,
        "Name": "Tailte \u00c9ireann",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2023-03-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Tailte \u00c9ireann is responsible for providing an authoritative property registration system, national mapping and surveying infrastructure and property valuation services for the State. As such, it is the primary national source of property information and geo-spatial data. Tailte \u00c9ireann merged the functions of the previous Property Registration Authority, Ordnance Survey Ireland and the Valuation Office",
        "Source": "Tailte \u00c9ireann Act 2022 (No. 50 of 2022); S.I. No. 58\/2023; https:\/\/www.valoff.ie\/en\/about-us\/tailte-eireann\/",
        "Functions": "Information Providing;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ;Roscommon ;Waterford ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general public services NEC",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 1003,
        "Name": "Coimisi\u00fan na Me\u00e1n",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2023-03-15",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Coimisi\u00fan na Me\u00e1n assumed the functions of the prior Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. It has also been mandated to establish a regulatory framework for online safety, to update the regulation of television broadcasting and video on-demand. It will also facilitate the transposition of relevant EU directives into Irish law",
        "Source": "Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 (No. 41 of 2022); Broadcasting Act 2009 (No. 18 of 2009) (as amended); S.I. No. 72\/2023; https:\/\/www.cnam.ie\/about-us\/",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Information Providing;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Communications",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "broadcasting and publishing services;communication",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs;Recreation, culture and religion",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 1004,
        "Name": "Office of Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2023-03-20",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Office of Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam, is mandated to, inter alia, arrange for the forensic excavation and recovery of human remains buried in a manifestly inappropriate manner and to make final arrangements for human remains recovered. \r\n\r\nThe establishment of this Office relates, in particular, to inappropriate historic burials of childrens' remains on the grounds of a Mother and Baby Home at Tuam, County Galway",
        "Source": "Ministerial Order under section 9(1) of the Institutional Burials Act 2022 (No. 18 of 2022)",
        "Functions": "Delivery",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory non-departmental body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Galway ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "general services",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 1005,
        "Name": "Office of the Registrar of Petty Sessions Clerks",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1858-08-02",
        "To": "1923-03-27",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Office of the Registrar of Petty Sessions Clerks was responsible for regulating, in particular, the fees payable to clerks appointed by judges of lower courts, known as Petty Sessions. The Registrar was previously known as the Clerk of Fines and Penalties. \r\n\r\nReplaced by the Office of the Registrar of District Court Clerks in 1923",
        "Source": "Petty Sessions Clerk (Ireland) Act, 1858 (c. 100); District Justices (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923 (No. 6 of 1923)",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Public Order and Safety",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "law courts",
        "Cofog 1": "Public order and safety",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 1006,
        "Name": "North-Eastern Boundary Bureau",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "1922-10-02",
        "To": "1925-12-03",
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The North-Eastern Boundary Bureau, or Boundary Bureau, was established pursuant to a minute of the Irish Free State Provisional Government authorising the Assistant Law Adviser to the Provisional Government to take all necessary steps for the collection and compilation of data in connection with possible future hearings before the Boundary Commission. \r\n\r\nThe Bureau was wound up following the suspension of the Boundary Commission",
        "Source": "National Archives of Ireland",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": " Non-Statutory Non-Departmental Body",
        "PolicyDomains": "General Public Services",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "basic research",
        "Cofog 1": "General Public Services",
        "FOI": null,
        "Ombudsman": null
    },
    {
        "id": 1007,
        "Name": "Maritime Area Regulatory Authority ",
        "Alternate names": "An t\u00dadar\u00e1s Rial\u00e1la Limist\u00e9ir Mhuir\u00ed",
        "From": "2023-07-17",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "MARA administers a streamlined consenting system for the maritime area, including: Assessing Maritime Area Consent (MAC) applications for the maritime area, which are required by developers before development permission can be granted; granting marine licencing for specified activities; compliance and enforcement of MACs; licenses and offshore development consents; investigations and prosecutions; administration of the existing Foreshore consent portfolio; and fostering & promoting co-operation between regulators of the maritime area.",
        "Source": "Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 (No. 50 of 2021); S.I. No. 369\/2023; https:\/\/www.maritimeregulator.ie\/ ",
        "Functions": "Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Enterprise and Economic Development",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Wexford ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "mining, manufacturing and construction",
        "Cofog 1": "Economic affairs",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 1065,
        "Name": "An Rial\u00e1la\u00ed Agraibhia",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2023-12-13",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "An Rial\u00e1la\u00ed Agraibhia has two main functions: a price and market analysis and reporting function, and a regulatory enforcement function concerning the enforcement of prohibited unfair trading practices",
        "Source": "Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Act 2023 (No. 19 of 2023); https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/press-release\/49ccd-minister-mcconalogue-announces-the-ceo-designate-for-an-rialalai-agraibhia\/ ",
        "Functions": "Information Providing;Policy Formation and Execution;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": null,
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": null,
        "Cofog 1": null,
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 1074,
        "Name": "Office of the Chief Deciding Officer of the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme",
        "Alternate names": null,
        "From": "2024-03-04",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "The Chief Deciding Officer is mandated to make determinations relating to payment eligibility and related matters under the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme",
        "Source": "Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Act 2023 (No. 20 of 2023); S.I. No. 67\/2024; S.I. No. 68\/2024",
        "Functions": "Adjudication - Grievance Handling;Information Providing",
        "LegalForms": "Constitutional and Government Offices and Statutory Office Holders",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health;Social Protection",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "survivors",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 1075,
        "Name": "An Ghn\u00edomhaireacht um Fhor\u00e9igean Baile, Gn\u00e9asach agus Inscnebhunaithe",
        "Alternate names": "Cuan",
        "From": "2024-01-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Cuan is tasked with planning, coordinating and monitoring the development of refuge accommodation for victims of domestic, sexual or gender-based violence, and to perform related functions",
        "Source": "Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Act 2023 (No. 31 of 2023); S.I. No. 668\/2023; https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/press-release\/1da52-minister-mcentee-opens-cuan-the-new-statutory-domestic-sexual-and-gender-based-violence-agency\/",
        "Functions": "Advisory - Consultative - Representation - Advocacy;Information Providing;Policy Formation and Execution;Regulatory (over public and private sectors)",
        "LegalForms": " Statutory Corporation",
        "PolicyDomains": "Health;Housing and Community Amenities",
        "Ranks": null,
        "Counties": "Dublin ",
        "Ministers": null,
        "Cofog 2": "family and children;survivors",
        "Cofog 1": "Social protection",
        "FOI": 1,
        "Ombudsman": 1
    },
    {
        "id": 1079,
        "Name": "Taighde \u00c9ireann",
        "Alternate names": "Research Ireland",
        "From": "2024-08-01",
        "To": null,
        "Not_day_month_specific": null,
        "Description": "Taighde \u00c9ireann \u2013 Research Ireland promotes and supports the contribution of research and innovation to Ireland\u2019s economic, social, cultural, and environmental development and sustainability, as well as strengthens the engagement between the research and innovation system and enterprise, Government and public bodies, the voluntary sector and society. It amalgamates the functions previously performed by the Irish Research Council and Science Foundation Ireland",
        "Source": "S.I. No. 375\/2024; https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/press-release\/e0f96-minister-odonovan-announces-establishment-of-taighde-eireann-research-ireland\/",
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