Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 April 2015
640. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding ending the practice of not keeping a record of ministerial involvement in an issue and the resulting decisions made in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12699/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhere a meeting that takes place involves simply a briefing on issues, it may only be necessary to maintain a record of the meeting having taken place, with progress on the various issues being pursued through separate working arrangements. Minutes are kept of meetings of the Management Advisory Committee of my Department and of meetings of that Committee with myself and the Ministers of State. All key policy decisions are subject to Ministerial and/or Government approval, supported by appropriate records and documentation.
