Public Sector Reform

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 June 2012

Thursday, 28 June 2012

Ceisteanna (149)

Simon Harris

Ceist:

153 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the tangible results that have been delivered in his Department through the implementation of the Croke Park Agreement; the implementation plan in place in his Department to ensure reforms envisaged through this agreement are delivered on; if he is satisfied with the pace of reform in his Department and the agencies under his remit; the further reforms the taxpayer and Irish citizens may expect to witness in the running of his Department and its agencies through the public sector reform agenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31574/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Deputy Pat Rabbitte)

The Integrated Action Plan and Progress Reports, relating to the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014, for my Department and the Agencies under its aegis are available on the Department's websitewww.dcenr.gov.ie. There has been a reduction of approximately €2 million or 11% in the payroll costs of my Department since the commencement of the Agreement. Savings of over €3 million have also been made under the Agreement in the non-pay administrative budgets of the Department and the Agencies under its aegis, to date.

I am satisfied that the reforms are being implemented in line with the Agreement and that my Department and the Agencies will continue to pursue the reform agenda under the Croke Park Agreement.