Departmental Titles

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 July 2016

Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Questions (261)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

261. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23354/16]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The name of my Department remained unchanged on the formation of the new Government on 6 May 2016. There are no plans, at this time, to change the name of the Department.