Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
158. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an overview of the Labour Employer Economic Forum since it was established; the annual running cost in each year since it was established; the number of full and part-time staff in his Department that work on forum related matters; and the number of meetings since it has been established in tabular form. [12742/18]
View answerThe Government established the Labour Employer Economic Forum in July 2016 as a formal structure for dialogue with representatives of employers and of labour on economic and social policies as they affect employment and the workplace.
The Forum is sponsored by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Business Enterprise and Innovation.
The LEEF meets on a quarterly basis with a format that includes a standing item on Brexit and a further discussion on a topical issue.
No external costs have been incurred in the running of the LEEF as administrative supports are provided by officials of sponsoring Departments.
A full breakdown of issues discussed is provided as follows:
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Date of Meeting |
Topics Covered |
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05 October 2016 |
Terms of Reference for the Forum. Brexit Economic and fiscal outlook for Budget 2017 including latest growth projections and risks. |
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28 February 2017 |
Dedicated discussion on Brexit and its potential impacts on employer and labour interests in the Irish economy. |
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11 May 2017 |
Brexit Broad overview on Pensions Reform Plans and on issues with Defined Benefit (DB) Occupational Pension Schemes. |
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04 September 2017 |
Brexit Housing Market Conditions and update on Rebuilding Ireland. |
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22 February 2018 |
Brexit "Project Ireland 2040" |
