Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2012
157. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Taoiseach the number of bodies that have been abolished or amalgamated by his Department out of the list of bodies listed in the Public Service Reform Document of 17 November 2011; the savings or cost in 2012 and the projected savings or cost of this programme in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50859/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) is the only State body under the aegis of my Department. The National Economic and Social Development Office/National Economic and Social Council (NESDO\NESC) was listed for critical review as part of the programme of rationalisation of State agencies, announced by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform on 17 November 2011. My Department carried out the review. The review concluded that the NESDO was no longer required and should be abolished and that the NESC should be maintained as the statutory body. Primary legislation will be required to put these recommendations into effect.
The 2012 allocation to the NESDO/NESC is €2.22 million; which represents a 59% reduction in funding since 2008 and a 19% reduction since 2010.
