About the Department of the Taoiseach
- Published on: 26 November 2018
- Last updated on: 27 May 2026
Introduction
In supporting the work of the Taoiseach and government, the Department of the Taoiseach works with other departments to implement policy primarily through the cabinet committee structure.
Sections of the Department
The following are our main divisions:
- British and Northern Ireland Affairs Division
- EU and International Division
- Economic Division
- Social Policy and Public Service Reform Division
- Corporate Services Division
- Government Secretariat, Parliamentary Liaison and National Security
More information on the Department is available on our Who Does What page.
As well as supporting the government's policy priorities, the department is responsible for liaising with the President and the Houses of the Oireachtas.
Corporate Links
- Corporate Reports
- Department of the Taoiseach Statement of Strategy 2025-2028
- Department of the Taoiseach Strategy Statement 2023-2025
- Department of the Taoiseach Strategy Statement 2021-2023
- Department of the Taoiseach Strategy Statement 2017-2020
- Audit Committee
- Quality Customer Service
- Irish Language Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Procedures and criteria for the award of state advertising
- Climate Action Roadmap 2024
- Policy on Procurement and Payment to Suppliers
- Protecting Personal Data
- Freedom of Information
- Access to Information on the Environment (AIE)
- Regulatory Impact Analysis
- Corporate Governance Framework
- Management Board Minutes
- Foreign Travel Reports
- Secretary General's Diary
- Organisation Chart
- Cabinet Handbook
- Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Assessment