Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

In general, that may be so. As the Taoiseach is aware, the NESC, NESF and NESDO now all share administrative facilities. Why has this model not been applied across other agencies? Deputy Varadkar produced a detailed document about the growth in the number of agencies, sub-agencies and quangos in recent years. The philosophy mentioned by the Taoiseach does not apply in general because they all have their own administrative locations and so on. I am glad the Minister of State at the Department of Finance has taken an interest in this issue and he has said he will prioritise a number of these next year. Is the Taoiseach aware of the priorities he is setting out in this regard? Will there be an end to the duplication and triplication of duties and resources in this area? Will the Minister of State bring forward his proposals as a priority shortly?

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