Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It has the potential to secure savings of €2 million while delivering improvements in service. Many of the processes in this area were based on paper inputs. We have consolidated 30 applications on a single form and most users now avail of a new electronic facility. We have been able to streamline case management and we are moving to earlier mediation and early resolution. The system will deliver the same service more effectively, delivering projected savings of €2 million.