Written Answers. - Publication of Documents.
Liz O'Donnell
Question:
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Ms O'Donnell
asked the
Taoiseach
if he will publish reports and documents (details supplied) referred to in the recently published consultant's report of the office of the Chief State Solicitor entitled, Organisation and Management Review, published in November 1996.
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The position regarding the publication of the various reports and documents referred to in the Deloitte & Touche organisation amd management review of the office of the Chief State Solicitor is as follows:
(1) Office of the Attorney General — Law Office Management Review, by S. Mayso
This document was an internal consultancy study. It has already been distributed to staff and relevant staff associations. I have arranged for the laying of this report before both Houses of the Oireachtas and I will make a copy available to any Member who so requests.
(2) Report of an Examination of the administration of Chief State Solicitor's Office in Relation to Personal Injury Claims by Jim McCormack
This was an advisory report on office strategy in regard to the handing of personal injury claims and it would not be appropriate to have it published.
(3) Framework Draft of Strategic Management Initiative Submission to Co-Ordinating Group of Secretaries from the Office of the Attorney General
This was an internal working document which has fed into the office's overall strategic management initiative. Arrangements for publication of the statement of strategy for the Attorney General's office, including the Chief State Solicitor's Office are being made at the moment.
(4) Office of the Chief State Solicitor — Strategic IT Plan by Central IT Services
This is a rolling plan intended for internal office use in the development of comprehensive information technology systems. Its publication is not considered appropriate.
(5) Chief State Solicitor's Office — Feasibility Study by Brady, Stanley O'Connell Associates Architects.
This architectural study was commissioned by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Chief State Solicitor. It deals with the existing building and proposals for its refurbishment and extension. I see little merit in having it published, it would, in any event, be inappropriate, for reasons of security, to publish detailed plans of any State law office.
(6) Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions — Structures, Procedures, Resources Initial Assessment by Grant Thornton Consulting
This report was laid before the House of the Oireachtas in July 1996.
