Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I am sure eCabinet works very well for those involved, but I am not sure the average citizen will understand how it works. I thank the Taoiseach for outlining three areas of change. In the course of his reply the Taoiseach mentioned HR, accounting and how the changes had impacted on other Departments. For many years the Minister for Health and Children answered questions on health issues, however these are now hived off to the parliamentary section of the HSE, where there is clearly confusion on HR. The Taoiseach has agreed with me on the significant growth in administrative opportunities in the HSE, not to mention the accounting difficulties arising from the PPARS debacle. Will he indicate the efficiencies that have been achieved in other Departments, especially in regard to HR and accounting improvements in the Department of Health and Children and the HSE where there were confusion, difficulties and money wasted?

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