Seanad debates
Thursday, 21 November 2002
Book of Estimates, 2003: Statements.
I want to see improvements in risk assessment measures and the introduction of contingency planning to cater for unforeseen pressures which may emerge as the year progresses. I want spending on demand led schemes to be managed effectively, just like other spending programmes. I am introducing revised arrangements for managing capital spending which will provide details of all capital projects being initiated during 2003 and planned for the following four years. I also want to provide incentives for Departments to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness. For example, where Departments secure savings as a result of efficiency measures or steps they have taken to curtail a programme, these savings should, as a general rule, be available for other high priority programmes within the same Department.
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