Máire Geoghegan-Quinn
Ceist:70 Mrs. Geoghegan-Quinn asked the Minister for Finance the role, functions, powers and job descriptions of all programme managers appointed to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4190/95]
Written Answers. - Programme Managers.
The Deputies are no doubt aware that programme manager posts were introduced by the previous Government, (of which they were members), to assist Ministers in managing and co-ordinating the achievement of the objectives of the Government's programme. The Deputies are also no doubt aware that this Government's programme for renewal sets out an agenda to be implemented by the partners in Government.
One programme manager, a male, has been appointed in my Department.
The function of my programme manager, along with the other programme managers, is to facilitate the effective implementation of the Government's agenda within Departments and inter-departmentally during the life of the Government and to provide administrative support to Ministers in progressing the programme for renewal. He is required to perform any duties assigned to him from time to time as appropriate to his position.