Gerry Adams
Question:20. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach the status of Bills under preparation in his Department. [4387/18]
View answerWednesday, 7 February 2018
Questions (20)
Written answers
My Department has responsibility for the National Economic and Social Council (NESC). The NESC’s statutory basis is as a body under the framework of the National Economic and Social Development Office Act 2006. That framework is no longer necessary and Government has agreed that it should be dissolved and the NESC itself placed on a statutory footing.
Work is under way to prepare the heads of this Bill. This is the only legislation being prepared in my Department.
The absence of specific legislation does not impede the NESC as regards carrying out its mandate. NESC's role is to analyse and provide advice on strategic policy matters relevant to Ireland's economic, social, environmental and sustainable development.
Questions Nos. 21 to 28, inclusive, resubmitted.
Questions Nos. 29 to 41, inclusive, answered orally.