Joan Burton
Question:92. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if he will report on Cabinet Committee B (Social Policy and Public Services). [52951/17]
View answerTuesday, 12 December 2017
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Cabinet Committee B last met on 16 November. The Committee covers the areas of Social Policy and Public Service Reform including education, children, social inclusion, Irish, arts and culture, as well as continued improvements and reform of public services.
The work of this Committee seeks to coordinate the work across Government on planning and implementing policies that contribute to a more equal and socially inclusive society. Some of the particular initiatives this Committee will focus on include roll-out of improved childcare services, targeting educational disadvantage and improving services to people with disabilities.
A new Cabinet Committee is being established to deal with justice and equality.