Written answers
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
Department of An Taoiseach
Departmental Reports
Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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155. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide in tabular form the reports-reviews-studies commissioned by him or his Department or agencies under the aegis of his Department since 9 March 2011; the date on which they were commissioned; the date on which they were completed; the date on which they were published; the cost of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12806/14]
Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The table below details the reports commissioned by my Department since March 2011.
| Report | Date Commissioned | Date Completed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| eCabinet Security Assessment (Not published - ICT security report for internal use only) | August 2011 | November 2011 | €11,495 |
| Microsoft License Solution Analysis (Not published - ICT security report for internal use only) | July 2013 | September 2013 | €2,560.37 |
In so far as the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) is concerned, since March 2011, two studies have been commissioned and published with the support of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government's Environmental Fund, details of which are provided in the Table below.
Title of Report | Date Commissioned | Date Completed | Date Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Energy in Ireland: The Challenge of Community Engagement and Social Support | July 2013 | January 2014 | This report will be published shortly |
| Ireland’s Environmental Data: Inventory, Assessment and Next Steps | November 2013 | January 2014 | This report will be published shortly |
Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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156. To ask the Taoiseach the number of external or internal policy reports currently that have been handed to him but not yet published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13038/14]
Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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157. To ask the Taoiseach when he will publish reports currently in his possession that have not been published to date; if he will outline in tabular form the reports involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13055/14]
Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 and 157 together.
The National Economic and Social Council's (NESC) role is to "...analyse and report to the Taoiseach on strategic issues relating to the efficient development of the economy and the achievement of social justice ..."Section 9(1), National Economic and Social Development Act 2006. NESC is independent in its work and analysis and reports are submitted to the Government for information before publication.
In this regard NESC Report No.136, Ireland’s Environmental Data: Inventory, Assessment and Next Steps was received in my Department last month and will be brought to Government shortly. The exact date for publication is a matter for NESC itself but generally this happens shortly afterwards.
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