Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour)
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32. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the parliamentary liaison unit. [9679/23]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The Parliamentary Liaison Unit in the Department of the Taoiseach assists the Government in its relationship with the Oireachtas. It works with the Office of the Government Chief Whip on issues that arise at the Business Committee and the Committee on Dáil Reform and Standing Orders, including Dáil reform proposals and amendments to Standing Orders.

The Unit helps the Office of the Government Chief Whip in the implementation of the Government’s Legislation Programme.

The Unit also assists the Office of the Leader of the Green Party in work relating to Cabinet, Cabinet Committees and oversight of the Programme for Government.

The Parliamentary Liaison Unit provides detailed information on upcoming matters in the Dáil and Seanad; highlights any new Oireachtas reform issues; and provides assistance in establishing the new processes arising from Dáil reform.

The Unit is staffed by 1 Principal Officer, 1 Administrative Officer, 1 Higher Executive Officer, and there is currently 1 Clerical Officer vacancy.