John Bruton
Ceist:28 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 1 of 8 December 1998, the SMI implementation group has reported to him on appropriate action in relation to cross-departmental issues involving the use of section 12 of the Public Service Management Act, 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9580/99]