Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 660: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the change in policy in respect of extra expenditure items costing more than €1,000 which must be sanctioned by a special committee established within his Department, where previously such items of expenditure were determined by officials who are dealing with schools on a daily basis; if he will confirm that this is the position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22782/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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In light of the many demands on the capital budget of my Department, it is necessary to prioritise all requests for expenditure to ensure maximum value for money for the taxpayer arising from such expenditure. As part of the administrative arrangements within the Planning and Building Unit of my Department, a small number of officials from within the Unit, review all expenditure requests in order to ensure the prudent management of the capital budget of my Department.