Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I propose to take together Questions Nos. 13 to 16, inclusive.

Last March, the Tánaiste and I launched the Programme for Government Annual Progress Report 2012 which set out the Government’s work and achievements in its first year in office. It is my intention to publish a second progress report next March, which will review progress made by Government during its second year.

Earlier this year all Departments published their strategy statements for the period 2011-14. These demonstrate that every Department is clear on which commitments it has responsibility for and is fully focussed on working towards delivering them in turn.

The programme for Government office established in my Department is fully engaged with all Departments in monitoring progress on all the commitments contained in the programme. The office comprises three staff together with an intern from the JobBridge programme.

The programme for Government 2011-2016 is a five year plan. The pace of delivery will vary for each commitment. Many commitments have already been delivered in full and there are others where substantial work is under way. Some will take longer and will be implemented over the lifetime of the Government. While there remains much to be done, I am satisfied that good progress is being made and there will be much to report on next March.

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