An Ceannasaí Beartas, An Rannán Beartas

The Policy function is the think tank of the Department. It operates as a thought leader, developing long term, evidence-based policy through research and analysis of information and data from multiple sources. It takes a proactive and strategic view of Policy formulation and review, and enables the Department to provide ‘best-in-class’ advice to the Minister and Government in the long-term interest of all citizens.