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Functions of Forum.
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10.— (1) The functions of the Forum shall be—
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(a) to advise the Taoiseach on policies to achieve greater equality and social inclusion, and such other matters as may be specified by the Taoiseach in the context of social partnership arrangements, by analysing, monitoring and evaluating relevant programmes and policies, and
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(b) to facilitate public consultation on policy matters referred to it, from time to time, by the Government.
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(2) In preparing advice under subsection (1), the Forum may include reports of the work and conclusions of teams whose members are drawn from the organisations and officers of any Minister of the Government or any person represented on the Forum.
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(3) The Forum shall, in performing its functions under subsection (1), have regard to the views of the social partners with regard to issues arising from the implementation of any agreement entered into between them and the Government.
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(4) The Taoiseach may, after consultation with any relevant Minister of the Government who has representation on the Forum, by order amend the functions of the Forum under subsection (1) or confer additional functions on it in relation to the activities of the Office.
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(5) The Taoiseach may, after consultation with any relevant Minister of the Government who has representation on the Forum, by order amend or revoke an order under this section (including an order under this subsection).
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(6) Any advice made to the Taoiseach under subsection (1) may be made at the request of the Taoiseach or at the initiative of the Forum.
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