Economic and Social Policy

Assistant Secretary: John Callinan

The Economic and Social Policy Division advises the Taoiseach on economic, social and environmental policy to support him in his role as Head of Government. The Division contributes to the formulation of policy, supporting long-term planning and inter-agency co-operation in policy development and implementation and leads or participates in a range of cross-departmental initiatives in key policy areas. This includes supporting a number of Cabinet Committees established by the Government to progress key priority areas of economic and social policy.

For further information about the Division’s work in the area of  Economic Policy including Cabinet Committees, click here.

For further information about the Division’s Work in the area of Social Policy, click here.

In addition, the Department of the Taoiseach has a co-ordinating role in relation to the development of the International Financial Services Industry in Ireland.