Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I propose to take Questions Nos. 8 to 14, inclusive, together.

The Cabinet committee on economic recovery and investment first met on 8 July 2020. It has met on a total of 21 occasions, most recently yesterday, 3 October. The next meeting has not yet been scheduled.

Membership of the committee comprises the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Employment and Trade, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, and Transport, the Minister for Finance, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht. Other Ministers or Ministers of State attend when required.

The Cabinet committee on economic recovery and investment is responsible for issues relating to the economy and investment. It had an initial focus on developing the July jobs stimulus in 2020 and has since overseen the development of the Government’s economic recovery plan as well as the review of the national development plan. It is also overseeing the development of government’s national digital strategy. Regular updates and analysis of economic developments are also provided at these meetings. Issues relating to the economy are regularly discussed at full Cabinet meetings where all formal decisions are made.

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