Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 November 2017
181. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to the former Taoiseach's statement in September 2016, the detail of the 11 areas of responsibility of Minister of State, Deputy John Halligan; if responsibilities have been added or removed in the interim; and if he is satisfied at the way in which duties under each of the 11 areas have been carried out. [48751/17]
View answerJohn Halligan T.D. was appointed as Minister of State with responsibility for Training, Skills, Innovation and Research and Development on the 14th June, 2017.
A delegation order was made on the 18th July 2017 and is available at www.irishstatutebook.ie website. Minister of State Halligan's responsibilities remain the same as was delegated in the delegation order made on the 12th July 2016, however the title of his portfolio has changed to Minister of State for Training, Skills, Innovation and Research.
I am satisfied with the manner in which the portfolio of duties in respect of Training, Skills, Innovation and Research and Development is progressing.
