Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 July 2008
933 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government 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; the programmes that will be postponed or discontinued as a result of such cost savings. [27307/08]
View answerIn line with the Government decision this week on public expenditure matters, my Department's Voted expenditure of €3,198 million for 2008 is being reduced by €48.3 million. Capital expenditure is being reduced by €40 million mainly in areas where expenditure has been less than expected in the first half of the year or where capital spending has not begun as in the case of the Gateways Innovation Fund. Current expenditure is being reduced by €8.3 million to reflect administrative and other operational efficiencies to be achieved this year. I am satisfied that key services and programmes will be delivered within the funding levels available this year.
