Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 July 2008
30 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if cutbacks are planned in the services provided for or funded through his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28033/08]
View answer986 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on cost saving measures he plans introducing in the second half of 2008; if such measures will affect the delivery of front line services to the public; and the programmes that will be postponed or discontinued as a result of such cost savings. [27302/08]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 30 and 986 together.
The Government decision of 8 July in relation to expenditure savings in the remainder of 2008 identifies savings of €1.75m to be delivered across my Department and agencies under its aegis. These savings are to be realised in administrative efficiencies and overhead reductions.
