Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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570. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the delegated functions assigned to the Minister of State with responsibility for special education and inclusion; and the date those delegated functions come into effect. [15044/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, Ministers of State are appointed by the Government, on nomination of the Taoiseach.

In accordance with the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977, the Government may delegate, by way of an Order, to a Minister of State any of the powers and duties of the relevant Minister of the Government under any particular Act or any particular statutory power or duty.

Ms Josepha Madigan TD has been appointed Minister of State in my Department with special responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion.

The relevant delegation order required on foot of this appointment is currently being prepared.

Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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571. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the delegated functions assigned to the Minister of State with responsibility for skills and further education; and the date those delegated functions come into effect. [15056/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, arrangements for the establishment of my Department are currently being progressed, including in respect of the transfer of statutory and administrative functions, and delegation of responsibilities will be considered in that overall context in due course.