Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)

I note this is Deputy Troy's last day as spokesperson for this portfolio, as he is moving on to another position. I wish him the best of luck and acknowledge he raised many important issues. Moreover, he generally was highly constructive on that side of the House.

As I outlined in my reply, I have sent on my proposals to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. He is reviewing the proposals at present and I doubt whether there will be any announcements before the summer recess. However, that Minister certainly will bring proposals to the Government in the autumn. As the bodies with which I am involved only comprise a small number of the State agencies under review at present, of which there are 48 in total, there obviously will be an announcement made in the autumn relating to a number of State agencies.

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