Public Sector Reform

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 June 2012

Thursday, 28 June 2012

Questions (140)

Simon Harris

Question:

144 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the tangible results that have been delivered in his Department through the implementation of the Croke Park agreement; the implementation plan in place in his Department to ensure reforms envisaged through this agreement are delivered on; if he is satisfied with the pace of reform in his Department and the agencies under his remit; the further reforms the taxpayer and Irish citizens may expect to witness in the running of his Department and its agencies through the public sector reform agenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31572/12]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Deputy Jimmy Deenihan)

As the Deputy will be aware, my Department has prepared a Croke Park Action Plan, which sets out actions and efficiency measures for the Department and the bodies funded from its Vote Group to end-2014. Details of progress, efficiencies and savings arising from the implementation of that Plan can be accessed through the link below:

http://www.ahg.gov.ie/en/Publications/CorporatePublications/CurrentPublications/

I should say that progress on the implementation of this Plan is monitored and reviewed regularly, and delivery on each of the actions is on target. The Deputy will, of course, note that the progress reports mentioned above outline the plans for further reforms and savings which my Department and the bodies funded from its Vote Group Plan expect to make over the coming period.