Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 605: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he made submissions to the McCarthy group on potential savings in his Department; the contents of the submissions made; if the McCarthy group made proposals to him; the contents of the proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28892/09]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes requested all Departments to prepare evaluation papers outlining potential areas for savings in staff numbers and expenditure. My Department made a submission in this regard. The Special Group met the Secretary General and senior officials of my Department in the course of its deliberations. Decisions on the release of the Report and associated documents will be made by Government.