National Economic and Social Development Office Act 2006

Functions of Council.

9.— (1) The functions of the Council shall be to analyse and report to the Taoiseach on strategic issues relating to the efficient development of the economy and the achievement of social justice and the development of a strategic framework for the conduct of relations and the negotiation of agreements between the Government and the social partners.

(2) The Taoiseach may, after consultation with any relevant Minister of the Government who has representation on the Council, by order amend the functions of the Council under subsection (1) or confer additional functions on it connected with the activities of the Office.

(3) The Taoiseach may, after consultation with any relevant Minister of the Government who has representation on the Council, by order amend or revoke an order under this section (including an order under this subsection).

(4) Any report made to the Taoiseach under subsection (1) may be made at the request of the Taoiseach or at the initiative of the Council.