State Bodies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014

Tuesday, 18 February 2014

Questions (142)

Michael McNamara

Question:

142. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Taoiseach if he will provide a list of any bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy for which he is responsible for answering parliamentary questions pursuant to Standing Order 34. [7473/14]

Written answers

The Taoiseach

I am responsible for answering parliamentary questions in relation to the National Economic and Social Development Office (which is the body corporate for the National Economic and Social Council), the only State Agency under the aegis of my Department.

I am also accountable to the Dáil in a limited way in respect of a number of State offices, for example, the legal offices of the State and the Central Statistics Office. By and large, I answer questions in the House in relation to matters of administration connected with those offices.