Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2011
105 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Finance if he has appointed a committee to examine the accounts and cost base of the semi-States, a bord snip for the semi-States; if he will recommend ways to reduce costs and improve efficiencies in each company with a view to passing on any savings to customers as committed to in the NewERA semi-State investment and reform programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13326/11]
View answerThe Review Group on State Assets and Liabilities, established by my predecessor in July 2010 and chaired by Mr. Colm McCarthy, recently completed an examination of, inter alia, the accounts and the cost base of the commercial State bodies. The Review Group's report was distributed to all members of the Oireachtas at the time of its publication in April. On foot of the Group's report, my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has sought the views of Departments on its recommendations. After considering these views, the Minister intends to bring proposals to Government.
