Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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255. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the policy on the need for note taking when Ministers and-or Ministers of State meet business and other leaders; the way in which this policy is outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46495/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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My Department's "Minister and Secretary General Decisions and Record Keeping Policy", last updated in January 2017, formalises best practice principles for the timely and accurate recording of decisions of the Minister, Ministers of State, Secretary General and Management Board, as well as the recording of key discussion points and decisions taken at meetings with the Minister, Ministers of State and/or Secretary General.

The policy also provides for the nomination or designation of a note taker at such meetings.

A reminder issued to all staff in August of this year, reiterating the importance of proper record-keeping in the context of informing future-decision making and complying with statutory requirements.