Public Expenditure Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 November 2023

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Questions (59)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

59. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the extent to which his Department continues to identify, isolate and confront delays in the delivery of various services such as housing, health services and educational needs, with a view to ensuring a smooth transition of procedures in order to facilitate the meeting of the various needs on an ongoing basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52295/23]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

The mission of my Department, as set out in its Statement of Strategy 2023-25, is to drive the delivery of better public services, living standards and infrastructure for the people of Ireland.  In this context, my Department works closely with all Departments in seeking to enable and support them in the delivery of better public services, including in the implementation of Better Public Services 2030, which is the Government’s Public Service Transformation Strategy.  As set out in Estimates 2024, the Government continues to prioritise and make very significant investment in the key areas of housing, health and education.  The Deputy will be aware that Parliamentary Questions regarding the delivery of services in those sectors should be addressed to the relevant Ministers.