Written answers

Wednesday, 28 May 2008

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

State Bodies

9:00 pm

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 142: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department will complete an efficiency review and audit of all State agencies and bodies under the responsibility of his Department; if he has plans to merge or abolish any State agencies or bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20591/08]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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My Department recognises the critical importance of maintaining a continuous focus on driving both efficiency and effectiveness from its expenditure and a key initiative in this regard is the Department's Value for Money (VFM) review programme.

This programme has already completed VFM reviews in respect of the Asylum/Immigration field, Prisons Capital Projects and the Probation Service's Assistance to Voluntary Bodies. As part of this programme, my Department has also decided to examine individual organisations to ensure they are delivering an economic and effective service. The review will cover areas of strategic, financial and operational management and the outcomes that these organisations deliver under the criteria of economic, efficient and effective use of resources.

The terms of reference generally follow those outlined by the Department of Finance in their guidance on conducting value for money reviews. My Department is currently finalising the terms of reference for at least two VFM reviews in organisations under its remit. The Department will carry out these reviews in 2008.

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