Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

Obviously, from a Fine Gael perspective, I have no difficulty with the Minister examining the number of agencies in existence and trying to make the system more efficient and cost effective. The Minister has agreed that the work of MABS is important, but there is nothing more disconcerting for an organisation, trying to do good work, than not knowing where it stands. I ask the Minister to conduct his review as quickly and efficiently as possible.

What other agencies is the Minister examining? I presume he is referring to agencies within his own remit, but is it every agency operating under the auspices of his Department or a select few?

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