Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2004
170 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children the composition of the management advisory committee of his Department; the number of times it has met since its formation; the number of times he has attended it in person; and the issues it has considered. [14983/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department's management advisory committee, MAC, comprises the Secretary General, deputy secretary, chief medical officer, four assistant secretaries, two directors, chief executive officer of the adoption board and the director of the National Children's Office. Since 1993 the MAC and the Minister have met on a regular basis usually weekly to discuss Departmental issues.
The MAC also meets for purely administrative purposes, promotions etc., as required and I would not attend such meetings but would be informed of any important outcomes. In addition, I meet with the Secretary General of the Department and individual members of MAC on a regular basis to discuss relevant policy issues.
