Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

To clarify the role of the implementation body, my understanding was that the programme of transformation across the public service was incorporated into the public service agreement and would, therefore, be subject to the terms of the agreement. Is my understanding in this matter not correct?

In the 2009 budget the Government announced the amalgamation, re-organisation and reconfiguration of a number of State bodies. I believe a total of 30 bodies were listed at the time. What progress has been made in this regard? I understood legislation was required, certainly in respect of some of the bodies in question. Will the Taoiseach indicate what is the position in this regard?

The pay agreement makes a number of references to public service pensions. One reference is in respect of the introduction, by 1 January 2011, of legislation for a new public service pension scheme. What is the position in this regard? There was also to be a review of the method of determining pension increases for existing public service pensioners. When will this review be undertaken and when are we likely to see its outcome of it?

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