Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
1451. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the estimated cost of each quango in her Department; the amount expected to be saved from the mergers of quangos in her Department; the basis for this figure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37256/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy might note that there are four statutory agencies currently under the operational remit of my Department that are funded by the Exchequer and these include the Adoption Authority of Ireland, the Family Support Agency, the National Educational Welfare Board and the Office of the Ombudsman for Children. There are no quasi autonomous non-governmental organisations in receipt of funds from my Department.
