Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The Minister of State, Deputy Curran, did have responsibility for implementing the strategy and I was not aware that said responsibility had been transferred to the Minister, Deputy Pat Carey.

Does the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, have responsibility for the transformation of the public service and, if so, is he conducting negotiations in respect of the changes to be brought about under the terms of the Croke Park agreement? Is the Minister of State actively pursuing a strategy in order that when the review date arrives, the changes that have been made and the new ways of providing services that have been implemented can be identified?

Is the Minister of State, Deputy Curran, who has responsibility for Dáil reform, going to introduce proposals for changes to the way we operate prior to the end of the year? We have gone around in circles in respect of this matter on 40 occasions in recent times and nothing has changed.

Will that great Minister of State, Deputy Roche, who has responsibility for European affairs, be conducting the discussions with President Van Rompuy when he visits Ireland as part of his tour of the various member states? The purpose of these visits is to investigate with the various Governments the position regarding the establishment of a mechanism to prevent another serious default on sovereign debt within the Union. As the Taoiseach is aware, President Van Rompuy will be visiting all 27 member states. Will the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, be dealing with this matter or will it be the Taoiseach's responsibility?

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