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17 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the new system of programme managers in Government Departments is a satisfactory means of ensuring that measures in the Programme for a Partnership Government 1993 to 1997 are implemented; and the cost to the Exchequer of these new arrangements.
22 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the new system of programme managers in Government Departments is a satisfactory means of ensuring that measures in the Programme for a Partnership Government 1993 to 1997 are implemented; and the cost to the Exchequer of these new arrangements.
23 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the new system of programme managers in Government Departments is a satisfactory means of ensuring that measures in the Programme for a Partnership Government 1993 to 1997 are implemented; and the cost to the Exchequer of these new arrangements.
27 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the new system of programme managers in Government Departments is a satisfactory means of ensuring that measures in the Programme for a Partnership Government 1993 to 1997 are implemented; and the cost to the Exchequer of these new arrangements.
28 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Finance the terms of office and conditions of service, including salary scales, of the partnership programme managers being appointed by Ministers; and the way in which their role and function will relate to the roles of Departmental Secretaries and other line management civil servants.
31 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the new system of programme managers in Government Departments is a satisfactory means of ensuring that measures in the Programme for a Partnership Government 1993 to 1997 are implemented; and the cost to the Exchequer of these new arrangements.
33 Mr. E. Kenny asked the Minister for Finance the terms of office and conditions of service, including salary scales, of the partnership programme managers being appointed by Ministers; and the way in which their role and function will relate to the roles of Departmental Secretaries and other line management civil servants.
35 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Finance the terms of reference and job specification of the Government's partnership programme managers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
36 Ms F. Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Finance the arrangements, if any, which are in place in his Department and other Departments to monitor the implementation of the Programme for a Partnership Government 1993 to 1997.
37 Mr. Noonan (Limerick East) asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the new system of programme managers in Government Departments is a satisfactory means of ensuring that measures in the Programme for a Partnership Government 1993 to 1997 are implemented; and the cost to the Exchequer of these new arrangements.
41 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Finance the arrangements, if any, which are in place in his Department and other Departments to monitor the implementation of the Programme for a Partnership Government 1993 to 1997.
46 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the terms of office and conditions of service, including salary scales, of the partnership programme managers being appointed by Ministers; and the way in which their role and function will relate to the roles of Departmental Secretaries and other line management civil servants.
48 Mr. L. Burke asked the Minister for Finance the arrangements, if any, which are in place in his Department and other Departments to monitor the implementation of the Programme for a Partnership Government 1993 to 1997.
51 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Finance the terms of office and conditions of service, including salary scales, of the partnership programme managers being appointed by Ministers; and the way in which their role and function will relate to the roles of Departmental Secretaries and other line management civil servants.
55 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Finance the arrangements, if any, which are in place in his Department and other Departments to monitor the implementation of the Programme for a Partnership Government 1993 to 1997.
62 Mrs. Doyle asked the Minister for Finance the arrangements, if any, which are in place in his Department and other Departments to monitor the implementation of the Programme for a Partnership Government 1993 to 1997.
66 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance the terms of office and conditions of service, including salary scales, of the partnership of programme managers being appointed by Ministers; and the way in which their role and function will relate to the roles of Departmental Secretaries and other line management civil servants.
70 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Finance the arrangements, if any, which are in place in his Department and other Departments to monitor the implementation of the Programme for a Partnership Government 1993 to 1997.
71 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Finance the terms of office and conditions of service, including salary scales, of the partnership programme managers being appointed by Ministers; and the way in which their role and function will relate to the roles of Departmental Secretaries and other line management civil servants.
With your permission, Ceann Comhairle, I shall answer Questions Nos. 17, 22, 23, 27, 28, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 41, 46, 48, 51, 55, 62, 66, 70 and 71 together. The partnership programme mangers are entitled to a salary equivalent to that received in their previous employment plus 10 per cent. This arrangement is subject to the overriding constraint that no programme manager should receive a salary in excess of the maximum of the principal officer higher scale, approximately £40,000. Appointment to these positions is on the nomination of the Minister in each Department and will cease when the Minister in question ceases to hold office. The total cost of these arrangements to the Exchequer cannot exceed £600,000 per annum.
