Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 9, inclusive, together.

The Cabinet committee on health has met three times since the Easter recess. The Economic Management Council, EMC, has met six times since the Easter recess, most recently on 4 July. Two of these meetings were in May and the council has met five times in the past two months. In general, the EMC meets weekly and will continue to meet over the coming months in advance of the budget.

The Cabinet committee on economic infrastructure has met on 14 occasions since the Government took office, including four meetings to date in 2013, of which one took place in May.

The Cabinet committee on economic recovery and jobs has met five times so far this year, including twice since the Easter recess and once in May. A sub-committee of this committee, dealing specifically with Pathways to Work, has met six times so far this year, including twice since the Easter recess and once in May.

The Cabinet committee on mortgage arrears and credit availability has met on four occasions in 2013. Its next meeting is scheduled for 22 July.

I also attended a Cabinet committee on European affairs in May. In June, I chaired meetings of the Cabinet committees on economic recovery and jobs, social policy, economic infrastructure, public service reform and health.

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