Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the performance objectives set out in respect of posts in which bonuses in her Department are paid; the way the performance is measured; and the way the performance related to the targets set. [27262/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The scheme of performance related awards in my Department relates to Deputy and Assistant Secretaries and the Chief Medical Officer. The Committee for Performance Awards oversees the scheme, monitors its application and brings independent judgement to bear in approving objectives for the officers concerned and in approving recommendations for awards. The Committee comprises two Secretaries General and three major figures in the private sector.

The setting of objectives, performance measurement and target setting are set out in the scheme. Details can be accessed on the website of the Department of Finance at the following link: http//www.finance.gov.ie/documents/publications/ reports/CPArep2006.pdf. The objectives set are derived from my Department's Statement of Strategy and the Corporate Business Plan which can be accessed on my Department's website at www.dohc.ie. Awards are based on an assessment by the Secretary General of the performance of the individuals concerned by reference to objectives agreed between the Secretary General and the individuals. I understand that the awards reflected the Secretary General's assessment of performance.