Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2009
415 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a review of the organisational and delivery arrangements in water services has been carried out since December 2008 as outlined in the Building Ireland’s Smart Economy: A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal; the findings; and if so, the anticipated implementation costs. [43157/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is currently undertaking a Value for Money Study in relation to the efficiency and effectiveness of delivery of the Water Services Investment Programme as part of the Government's Value for Money Reviews for 2009 — 2011. The outcome of this study, which will be finalised early next year, will influence the implementation of future water services investment programmes.
As required for studies undertaken under the Government's Value for Money Reviews, the study is comprehensive in nature and is overseen by a Steering Committee, which includes representation from my Department, the Department of Finance and the County and City Managers' Association. This study follows on from an earlier internal report on organisational issues in the water area in the Department which was completed in January 2009.
