Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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124. To ask the Taoiseach if he will outline the principles of the mission statement of his Department, with particular reference to the full range of responsibilities; and if a reduction or extension of such responsibilities is intended. [28939/23]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The priorities set out in the Department's Statement of Strategy 2021 - 2023, reflect the role of the Department to assist me as Taoiseach and the Government to ensure a sustainable economy and a successful society, to pursue Ireland’s interests abroad, to implement the Government’s Programme, and to build a better future for Ireland and all its citizens.

The Shared Island Unit and Social Dialogue Unit were established in my Department as provided for in the Programme for Government. More recently the Child Poverty Unit was established to enhance co-ordination across Government, provide strategic leadership, and bring enhanced accountability to the child poverty agenda.

The Department’s new Statement of Strategy will be published in the coming weeks.