Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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346. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the new functions, units or work areas his Department has gained; the functions, units and work areas which have been moved to other Departments; the destination for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14369/20]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The transfer of functions between Departments is governed by the Ministers and Secretaries Act and will be determined by a Government Decision and resulting Transfer of Functions Order under Section 6 of that Act.

Detailed provisions on managing the transfer of functions are set out in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Transfer of Functions – Guidelines and Best Practice Handbook.

In line with the document, my Department has established a group to implement the transfer of trade-related responsibilities and is working with Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation to identify detailed arrangements for the transfer.

My Department expects that arrangements will be agreed subject to Government approval within the timelines set out.