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British-Irish Council – Annual Report – 2012
The Work of the British-Irish Council
The British-Irish Council provides valuable opportunities through its work sectors for Member
Administrations to explore areas for co-operation, exchange information, share best practice
and discuss matters of mutual interest.
The Council currently has eleven work sector areas of focus, each of which is led by one or
more Member Administrations.
Work Sector Lead Administration
Social Inclusion Scottish and Welsh Governments
Misuse of Substances Irish Government
(formerly Misuse of Drugs)
Environment UK Government
Indigenous, Minority and Welsh Government
Lesser-Used Languages
Transport:
Sustainable Transport Northern Ireland Executive
Accessible Transport Northern Ireland Executive
Energy:
Electricity Grid UK Government
Marine Energy Scottish Government
Collaborative Spatial Planning Northern Ireland Executive
Early Years Policy Welsh Government
Demography Scottish Government
Housing Northern Ireland Executive
Digital Inclusion Isle of Man Government
Over the course of 2012, these groups have taken forward their work programmes and a
summary of their key activities follows.