David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 111: To ask the Taoiseach if, in the context of the review of the Programme for Government all sections of the programme are to be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26191/09]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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It is the Government's intention to review all sections of the programme for government. The Government will pursue this work throughout the summer recess. The programme for government makes clear that its delivery is based on a growth rate of 4.5%. It was negotiated prior to the worst global economic downturn since the 1930s. Our review is about ensuring the programme for government reflects current economic realities.

Along with reviewing the existing programme, a review will also allow us to see where the various policies we have developed over the last two years can be better integrated into our plans for developing Ireland up to 2012. I particularly refer to the ambitious smart economy document which we published before Christmas.

The review will also underline the considerable amount of the programme for government which has already been achieved. To date, organisations such as the European Commission and the ESRI have broadly recognised that the policies we are pursuing are the right ones to get Ireland working again.