Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 157: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of new agencies created since 1997 to date in 2008; the budget for each in all of those years; and the number of staff employed. [34428/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I have set out information relevant to the Deputy's Question, in particular insofar as the current year is concerned. In light of the limited time available for reply and the wide range of organisations in question, it would not be feasible to compile the equivalent figures over a 10 year period without the application of a disproportionate amount of staff time. More detailed information is generally available in the Book of Estimates and in annual and other reports from the organisations in question.

It is important to stress that not all the staff positions referred to herein are new. A substantial number were transferred to agencies upon their formation.