Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The Cabinet sub-committee on social inclusion comprises a large number of Ministers and Ministers of State and it meets at least once a month. It covers education and science; enterprise, trade and employment; community and rural affairs; finance; the environment, heritage and local government; health and children; and social and family affairs. Usually a number of Ministers of State involved in housing, urban renewal, the drugs strategy, equality, disability and labour issues are in attendance. The sub-committee involves practically the entire range of Ministers and Ministers of State. The question about responsibility should be tabled to all Ministers, who will then outline their role in these issues.

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