Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We agreed previously that NESC would be put on a statutory footing and that NESDO would be dispensed with when that happens. That is still the intention. The first issue is what type of NESC we wish to put in place to reflect the changed circumstances and that is the reason for the discussions taking place. Then we can get on with doing that. However, it is not as if there are no opportunities for people to give objective comment. For example, the National Economic Dialogue provides an opportunity for people to have their say, as do the new Labour Employer Economic Forum, which I met, the Climate Change Advisory Council and the Social Inclusion Forum. These are all fora where people have the opportunity to give their views. I will follow through on the meeting tomorrow with the Deputy.

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