Public Service Reform Plan Update

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2013

Tuesday, 29 January 2013

Questions (201)

Patrick O'Donovan

Question:

201. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade with reference to the public service reform document published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on 17 November 2011, Appendix IIa, bodies to be rationalised, amalgamated or abolished in 2012, the progress that has been made on those bodies; the changes that require legislation; the expected timeframe for conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4288/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Deputy Joe Costello)

The Government’s Public Sector Reform Plan does not include any body under the auspices of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that is to be rationalised, amalgamated or abolished. However, the Development Education Advisory Committee was included in the list of bodies for critical review. This review took place in the context of the recent Review of the White Paper on Irish Aid. A decision on the Development Education Advisory Committee will be made when the new policy on global development is submitted for Government approval in the near future.