Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 21 Nov 1995

Vol. 458 No. 5

Written Answers. - Corporate Development Plans for State-Sponsored Bodies.

Robert Molloy

Question:

203 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if there are corporate development plans for each of the State companies and their subsidiaries under his jurisdiction; and if so, if he will give details of these plans. [17450/95]

Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications (Mr. Lowry)

The information sought is given in the attached schedule.

Corporate Plans of SSBs

State Body	Present Position
Aer Lingus	A corporate plan for the period 1996 to 2000 is currently being examined by the Department.
Aer Rianta	Updated corporate plan, 1994-99, submitted to the Department.
CIE	CIE have submitted a corporate plan for the years 1995-99. The plan is being reviewed by the Department in conjunction with CIE and the Department of Finance in the light of recommendations made by consultants engaged by the Department to assess the plan.
Irish Aviation Authority	The IAA submitted its first corporate plan early in 1995 in respect of the period 1995-99. An updated plan covering the period 1996-2000 is being prepared by the authority.
An Post	An Post has been requested to extend its corporate plan to cover a five year period. A roll-over plan is expected shortly.
Telecom Éireann	TE submitted its corporate plan for the period 1995-2000 to the Department in April 1995. The corporate plan for 1995 has, however, been overtaken by intensive examination and consideration by the Department of the issue of developing a business scenario for the company in the context of (a) liberalisation of the sector and (b) a strategic alliance partner.
Bord Gáis	BGE has submitted a corporate plan for 1994-98. BGE is updating its corporate plan for 1996-2000 in the light of a review of its long-term strategy, gas purchase policy etc. to be available in early 1996.
Bord na Móna	Bord na Móna submitted a ten year corporate plan, 1995-2005, in January 1995. A three year update to 1998/9 is currently being prepared.
INPC	INPC's plan, investment programme and marketing initiatives to enable the refinery to operate commercially by 1997 has been submitted. The plan has been approved in principle by the Minister. The plan is currently being implemented.
ESB	The latest corporate plan covers the period 1993 to 1997. Due to the restructuring proposals, and the CCR negotiations, the submission of a new corporate plan has been deferred until decisions on the above have been taken.