Vol. 561 No. 4
464 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the measures as outlined in the review of Estimates report which have been implemented by his Department to date; the measures he proposes to implement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4484/03]
In relation to the recommendation in the report that the range of schemes in the community and local development areas be re-examined, I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 99 and No. 157 of 12 February.
With regard to the recommendation that the Western Development Commission be abolished, this has not been adopted. Instead my Department is undertaking a review of the purpose, functional area and operation of the WDC. The purpose of this review is to identify and eliminate any unnecessary duplication between State agencies operating in the western region, thus ensuring value for money in all public expenditure in the region.
The CAIT and student summer jobs scheme have been discontinued.
