Mr. David Moloney:

I agree with the Chairman. The Department has a large and active interest in the development of appropriate ICT, both financial and broader, across the Civil Service and public service. It is the only way to effectively deliver cost-effective and impactful services. That is very much at the core of the Civil Service renewal strategy, which we are driving. We have a digital leaders group, which is chaired by the Government chief information officer, whose office is a division of our Department. We play an active role in encouraging and exchanging best practice. In respect of finances, we support different ICT projects. However, it comes back to the reality we spoke about earlier in respect of where responsibility lies and who the decision-makers are. The decision-makers, as is set out in different pieces of legislation, are either the Department or the agency involved. We cajole, oversee, encourage, support where we can, and provide advice, networks and best practice. Our role is in that sphere.