Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2013
270. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Finance 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. [4287/13]
View answerThe Deputy in his question refers to Appendix IIa of the Public Service Reform Document. In Appendix IIa only one proposal is listed under the heading Department of Finance/Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. That proposal was to merge the Commission on Public Service Appointments (CPSA) with the Ombudsman’s Office. The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has advised my Department that this merger has been completed and is legislated for in the Ombudsman (Amendment) Act 2012.
