Departmental Applications.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 January 2008

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Ceisteanna (184)

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

248 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the applications processed by his Department; the average waiting time to process each application; the steps he is taking to speed up the processing time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25152/07]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance (Deputy Brian Cowen)

Given that the core work of my Department relates to policy matters, the processing of applications does not generally arise. However, if the Deputy has a specific process in mind, I will provide any relevant information.