Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2007
69 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the issues on which he will report to the Department of Finance as part of the efficiency review announced in budget 2008; the areas in which he expects to report possible efficiencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35466/07]
View answerI fully support the efficient and effective use of taxpayers money and the continuous achievement of value for money. My Department continuously seeks to deliver programme and administrative expenditure as approved each year by the Dáil in a value for money way whilst meeting the policy objectives underpinning this expenditure.
My Department will reinforce its commitments to value for money in the context of the efficiency review announced in Budget 2008. This will be informed by detailed guidance expected from the Department of Finance on the process and mechanisms to be employed in the efficiency review of administrative spending. It is premature to be specific as regards specific progress under the review which is due for completion by 1 March 2008 but particular scrutiny will be placed on the potential for administrative budget savings in my Department and the agencies under its aegis.
