Departmental Titles

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 July 2016

Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Ceisteanna (96)

Niamh Smyth

Ceist:

96. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when or if her Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23352/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality

The name of my Department remained unchanged on the formation of the new Government on 6 May 2016. There are no plans, at this time, to change the name of the Department.