Cabinet Committees

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2017

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

Ceisteanna (50, 51)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Ceist:

50. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will consider establishing a Cabinet committee on education. [28862/17]

Gerry Adams

Ceist:

51. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee which has responsibility for education. [29058/17]

Freagraí scríofa

The Taoiseach

I propose to take Questions Nos. 50 and 51 together.

The Cabinet Committee on Social Policy and Public Service Reform provides the basis for cross-Departmental co-ordination in delivery of Programme for Government commitments in areas of social policy and social inclusion, including commitments in the area of education.

As I have stated previously in the House, my intention is to reconfigure the Cabinet sub-committees with the aim of making them more focused. I will of course inform the House of my decision in due course.

Question No. 52 resubmitted.

Questions Nos. 53 to 59, inclusive, answered orally.