Public Service Reform Plan Update

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2013

Tuesday, 29 January 2013

Ceisteanna (590)

Patrick O'Donovan

Ceist:

590. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Defence with reference to the public service reform document published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on 17 November 2011, Appendix IIa, Bodies to be rationalised, Amalgamated or Abolished in 2012, the progress that has been made on those bodies; the changes that require legislation; the expected timeframe for conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4284/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence

Following the enactment of the Civil Defence Act 2012 a Ministerial Order was brought into being which gave effect to the dissolution of the Civil Defence Board with effect from 31st December 2012. Arising from the dissolution of the Board the management and development of Civil Defence at national level will now be a matter for the Civil Defence Branch of my Department.