Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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641. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the new functions, units or work areas her Department has gained; the functions, units and work areas have been moved to other Departments; the destination for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14370/20]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The transfer of functions between Departments is governed by the Ministers and Secretaries Acts 1924-2017, and will be determined by a Government decision and resulting Transfer of Functions Order.

The implementation of the transfer of functions is also guided by the Transfer of Functions Guidelines and Best Practice Handbook developed by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. This is available online at

In line with the Guidelines, a working group has been established within my Department to arrange the transfer of functions on foot of the new allocation of responsibilities. This group is working with officials in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to make appropriate arrangements for the transfer.

I expect that final arrangements will be agreed, subject to Government approval, within the timelines set out under the Guidelines.