Michael Kitt (Fianna Fail)

As Senator Brian Hayes is aware, the bodies in question are all up and running and what is involved is simply a matter of formalising the position. There is nothing controversial about this legislation. The three bodies, the NESC, the NESF and the NCPP will become the National Economic and Social Development Office. A date needs to be appointed for this to take effect. The Bill states that the Taoiseach may appoint the date. The matter is straightforward, but I have no news for the Senator as to such a date.