Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 June 2016
687. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the role his Department has with the Department of Defence now that the Minister of State is located within his own Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14454/16]
View answer688. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the procedures he has in place to receive briefings in his role relating to the Department of Defence and the nature and scope of delegation orders he has signed or intends to sign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14517/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 687 and 688 together.
There is no change in the position as regards the relationship between the Department of Defence and the Department of the Taoiseach. Subject to finalisation of the necessary statutory instruments, the Minister of State at the Department of Defence, Minister Paul Kehoe, will undertake the associated delegated functions. As such, he will brief me on a regular basis on developments in the defence area, as will the Secretary General of the Department of Defence and as the need arises.
Work is underway in relation to the preparation of a Delegation of Ministerial Functions Order under the Minister and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977. This Order will be finalised as soon as possible in conjunction with the office of the Attorney General.
