Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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Question 92: To ask the Taoiseach the number and dates of formal meetings that he has had with the management advisory committee in his Department since his appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18927/11]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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It has not been the practice for formal meeings to take place in this Department between the Taoiseach and the Management Advisory Committee, having regard to the small size of the Department and the nature of its work. I have, however, met with all of the staff of the Department, both together and in the various sections and divisions of the Department. I discuss the work of the Department on a daily basis with the Secretary General, who advises me on issues considered by the MAC and I also meet frequently with the three Assistant Secretaries, who are the other members of the MAC. As a result, I am satisfied that the MAC is focused on adapting the Department to the role it will play in supporting the Government in implementing its Programme.

I envisage that I will meet the MAC on a formal basis, from time to time, to review progress in achieving our objectives in support of the working of Government, the operation of Cabinet Committees and the other responsibilities which the Department discharges in support of my role as Head of Government and member of the European Council.