asked the Minister for Finance when it is proposed to replace the NIEC with a more broadly representative national economic council.
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Discussions with interested parties have now been completed and the matter will shortly come before the Government for consideration.
Could the Minister say if the council will have a representative of the agricultural community?
Yes.
Why is it taking so long?
The discussions were protracted.
Why were they protracted? What were the issues that held discussions up?
That is another question.
No unanimity this time.