National Economic Plan preparation
The Taoiseach says the plan is due within three months and is being prepared by a Government committee with departmental and expert input, alongside consultation with specified social partners.
asked the Taoiseach when it is intended to publish the National Economic Plan.
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asked the Taoiseach the Departments or State agencies which have been given responsibility for drawing up the National Economic Plan.
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asked the Taoiseach the extent to which the social partners are being officially consulted on the objectives and strategies of the National Economic Plan.
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asked the Taoiseach whether the achievement of full employment will figure as the predominant policy objective of the National Economic Plan.
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With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, together.
It is intended to publish the National Economic Plan within three months.
The preparation of the plan is the responsibility of a Government committee, under my chairmanship, to which a steering group consisting of departmental representatives and experts will report. Relevant Departments and State agencies are involved in the preparation of the plan.
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions, the Federated Union of Employers, the Confederation of Irish Industry, the Irish Farmers' Association, the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association, and the National Economic and Social Council have been consulted and will continue to be consulted in the preparation of the plan.
The objectives of the National Economic Plan, as I indicated in my speech on 5 May on the budget debate, will include:
(1) the generation of the maximum increase in sustainable employment; (2) the restoration of the balance of payments to more acceptable levels; (3) the reduction of the rate of inflation; (4) the maintenance of living standards and making them more equitable.