The Dublin Employment Pact was established in 1998 to examine labour market and development issues in the Dublin Region. Its Board comprises equal representation of the four key sectors concerned: the Dublin Regional and Local Authorities, the Local Development and Community Sector, the Social Partners, and the Government and Statutory Agencies. Initially developed through an EU programme, it is now supported as part of the National Development Plan. The DEP includes over eight Working Groups, overseeing work across a wide range of labour market issues in Dublin, from research and dissemination work to pilot projects, conferences, a publications programme and participation in networks.