As the Deputy will be aware, Ministers of State are appointed by the Government, on nomination of the Taoiseach.
In accordance with the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977, the Government may delegate, by way of an Order, to a Minister of State any of the powers and duties of the relevant Minister of the Government under any particular Act or any particular statutory power or duty.
Ms Josepha Madigan TD has been appointed Minister of State in my Department with special responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion.
The relevant delegation order required on foot of this appointment is currently being prepared.