Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2014
156. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach the number of external or internal policy reports currently that have been handed to him but not yet published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13038/14]
View answer157. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach when he will publish reports currently in his possession that have not been published to date; if he will outline in tabular form the reports involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13055/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 156 and 157 together.
The National Economic and Social Council's (NESC) role is to "...analyse and report to the Taoiseach on strategic issues relating to the efficient development of the economy and the achievement of social justice ..."Section 9(1), National Economic and Social Development Act 2006. NESC is independent in its work and analysis and reports are submitted to the Government for information before publication.
In this regard NESC Report No.136, Ireland’s Environmental Data: Inventory, Assessment and Next Steps was received in my Department last month and will be brought to Government shortly. The exact date for publication is a matter for NESC itself but generally this happens shortly afterwards.
