In response to the Deputy's question the following table contains a list of bodies under the aegis of the Department for which the Minister answers Parliamentary Questions pursuant to Standing Order 34.
Name of Body
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National Treasury Management Agency
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National Treasury Management Agency Advisory Committee
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National Pensions Reserve Fund (NPRF)
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National Pensions Reserve Fund Commission
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National Development Finance Agency (NDFA)
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State Claims Agency Policy Committee
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New Economy and Recovery Authority (NewERA)
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National Asset Management Agency
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Financial Services Ombudsman
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Irish Financial Services Appeals Tribunal
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Credit Union Restructuring Board (ReBo)
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Central Bank
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Irish Fiscal Advisory Council
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Credit Review Office
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Social Finance Foundation
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Note (i) the National Treasury Management Agency is known as the State Claims Agency when performing the functions of the State Claims Agency and (ii) the New Economy and Recovery Authority (NewERA) has been established within the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA).
With regard to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council I am responsible for answering questions concerning my functions (primarily appointment of Members and terms and conditions of Members and staff) under the Fiscal Responsibilities Acts 2012 and 2013. The Acts provide for the full independence of the Council in the performance of its functions.