Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 251: To ask the Minister for Finance the breakdown of the €140 million expenditure reduction through general administration efficiencies and savings. [4774/09]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 252: To ask the Minister for Finance the breakdown of the €80 million expenditure reduction in professional fees. [4775/09]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 252 together.

Of the €140 million savings from general administrative efficiencies, €50 million is in respect of savings arising from the non-payment of the pay increase that had been scheduled for payment on 1 September 2009; €25 million is from further administrative efficiencies across all areas; €25 million from savings on procurement; and €25 million savings on advertising, public relations and consultancy expenditure. Savings of €15 million will also be found across a range of Defence expenditure, including equipment purchases.

The €80 million savings on professional fees will arise from an 8% reduction on fees to legal, medical, veterinary and other professions engaged by the public service. The precise details of individual Vote allocations are currently being finalised in consultation with Departments and will be included in the upcoming Revised Estimates Volume 2009.