Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)
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24. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the statement of strategy of his Department. [27636/21]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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My Department's new Statement of Strategy, published earlier this year, reflects the role of the Department to support me as Taoiseach and the Government to develop a sustainable economy and a successful society, to pursue Ireland’s interests abroad, to implement the Government’s Programme, and to build a better future for Ireland and all her citizens.

The Statement of Strategy outlines the context and challenges ahead in pursuing this goal and is reflected in the six strategic priorities for the period ahead:

- Support for me as Taoiseach and the Government;

- Securing our Future - Tackling COVID-19, Brexit, Climate Action;

- Restoring the Economy including a focus on housing;

- Building a Better Society;

- Strengthening Ireland’s place in Europe and the World; and

- Building Consensus on a Shared Island - North-South and East-West.

The system of Cabinet Committees has already been restructured to reflect these priorities to ensure Government policy is well-harmonised and responsive. The Statement of Strategy has been developed with particular reference to the immediate challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit but my Department will continue to be responsive to new and emerging challenges in the future.