Departmental Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2004

Thursday, 20 May 2004

Questions (134)

John Bruton

Question:

134 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of times he has issued written directions to his Secretary General, within the meaning of sections 4 to 6 of the Public Service Management Act 1997; and the nature and purpose of each such direction. [14948/04]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

I would like to inform Deputy Bruton that I have not had occasion to issue written directions to the Secretary General of my Department, within this context, at any stage during my Ministry.