Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2004
238 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of times she has issued written directions to her 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. [14956/04]
View answer239 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the Secretary General brought to her attention all relevant financial consideration for decisions being taken in accordance to relevant sections of public finance procedures; and if a decision was taken in recent times where the Secretary General did not have an opportunity to comply with this aspect of public finance procedures prior to a decision being taken or announced which had financial implications. [14973/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 238 and 239 together.
I have made no decisions in recent times where the Secretary General did not have an opportunity to provide me with the relevant financial considerations in accordance with public financial procedures.
There has been no occasion on which it was necessary for me to give a written direction to the Secretary General within the meaning of sections 4 to 6 of the Public Service Management Act.
