Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2012
138 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which public expenditure overruns noticeable or apparent over the past five years have been corrected to date without excessive damage to the quality and scale of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20254/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware we have faced very challenging economic and fiscal conditions over the past five years. During that period officials in my Department have rigorously monitored all current and capital spending on a month by month basis to identify potential overruns.
It is essential that the Government keeps a tight reign on all areas of spending and I have introduced a range of measures to address the economic and budgetary challenges which we are facing.
While good progress has been made on delivering savings and implementing change, it remains a matter for each Minister and their Departments to ensure that the Vote-level allocations are adhered to and at the same time ensure that they continue to provide essential frontline services and respond to increasing demands.
