Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 November 2009
70 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the recommendation of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes that the Health and Safety Authority and the National Employment Rights Authority should be merged to form one Work Place Inspectorate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41059/09]
View answerThe recommendations contained in the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes are one of the inputs to the Government's formulation of a response to the challenges which face the economy.
I am examining the potential impact of all the recommendations which refer to my Department in the context of Estimates for 2010.
In the light of this it would be premature to indicate a position in regard to the specific recommendation referred to by the Deputy.
