Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2004
168 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children 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. [14951/04]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has met its requirements under sections 4 to 6 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. The Department's Statement of Strategy 2003-2005 was published in May 2003. The business plans for 2004 have been agreed and the annual report for 2003 is being finalised and will be published soon.
