asked the Taoiseach the progress made to date in drawing up the National Economic and Social Plan.

Work is well advanced on the drafting of the Government's National Economic Plan.

Will the individual national economic organisations be consulted about the content of the plan prior to its publication?

Yes. Arrangements have been under way to keep in touch with most of the organisations concerned from a very early date. For instance, we are already in touch with the Congress and the employers about the content of the plan.