Departmental Functions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 July 2016

Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Questions (281)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

281. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if or when 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. [23353/16]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

In response to the Deputy's question my department will not utilise Section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 as the title of my Department has not changed.