Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 261: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown of efficiencies to be obtained in his Department's regional office service; the way the 26% reduction in expenditure is to be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36621/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The current very difficult budgetary position has made it necessary to critically examine all areas of public expenditure. As a consequence of current circumstances, it was found necessary to reduce the operating budget of my Department's Regional Office Service (ROS) for 2009 by 26%.

The intention is to rationalise and prioritise some services and to seek efficiencies in the operation of the Department's regional office network. An analysis will be undertaken by my officials in relation to the exact measures to be undertaken.