Departmental Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2011

Tuesday, 5 April 2011

Questions (290)

Dominic Hannigan

Question:

305 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the Department which has responsibility for integration policy as outlined in the previous Government’s ministerial portfolios; the lead person with responsibility for the area of integration policy in this Department; the areas of integration policy the said Department aims to focus on; the way they propose to engage with immigration and integration groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6755/11]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

I can inform the Deputy that, as indicated in the Programme for Government, it is intended to promote policies that integrate minority ethnic groups in Ireland and that promote social inclusion, equality, diversity and the participation of immigrants in the economic, social, political and cultural life of their communities. Lead responsibility for these matters has been assigned to my Department with effect from 1 April 2011.

I can also inform the Deputy that there will be consultation and discussion with relevant stakeholders as policies are developed and implemented.