Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Deputy Stanley has put his finger on it in regard to the duplication of resources that can come from various locations, bodies and Departments for particular communities. We are examining that intensively in the context of our budgets. We are also examining the alignment of the community sector with local government. This is all being taken into account to see where there is administrative duplication while at the same time protecting front line services to the citizen. Deputy Keating recently highlighted an example in which several Departments may be feeding into the delivery of a local community service. It is about establishing the best vehicle for delivery of that service while at the same time maintaining front line services.

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