Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

Can the Taoiseach confirm that the review body's recommendations do not apply to State agencies, such as the HSE? Given that the paper on cost-cutting measures yesterday referred to reviewing all State agencies in respect of activities, staffing and costs and that the higher pay remuneration package will be put on hold until 2010, is it the plan to incorporate this into the review? For instance, the HSE has employed a new PR person who may turn out to be the best value for money but it is not proven as yet. We will ensure the measures he recommends are acted upon.

Will the Taoiseach state whether he intends to incorporate the State agencies, known as quangos, into the review body?

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