Departmental Expenditure.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2009

Tuesday, 10 March 2009

Questions (25)

Joan Burton

Question:

53 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Defence the way, in respect of the announcement of 3 February 2009, it is intended to achieve the general administrative reductions in regard to his Department; the amount expected to be saved in his Department’s budget as a result of this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9761/09]

Written answers

Minister for Defence (Deputy Willie O’Dea)

The Revised Estimates Volume for 2009 has not yet been submitted for Government approval. Consequently, the final provision for my Department for 2009 has not been settled. I can confirm, however, that my Department will not be found wanting in meeting Government targets for savings in administrative costs.