Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 139: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation if he has examined the current or potential impact of public service pay or numbers policy on the ability of organisations under his control to allocate and oversee the efficient use of State resources [17969/11]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

I am currently engaged in a number of comprehensive and wide-ranging exercises aimed at identifying appropriate policies and objectives for my Department and its associated Agencies in the context of delivering upon the Programme for Government and assisting national recovery by optimising the focus on the creation and retention of jobs. The exercises encompass a Strategy Review, a Comprehensive Expenditure Review of current and capital expenditure and modernisation of work practices under the Croke Park Agreement all in the context of the public service numbers policy. These exercises, which involve extensive consultation with stakeholders, will help to prioritise the goals and objectives of my Department and its Offices and Agencies and improve their capacity to optimize the use of resources in delivering them.

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 140: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation if he will list the number of positions under his control but outside of the civil service which will be affected by new salary caps; the specific cuts involved and any impact identified on the ability to recruit or to retain specific positions in the next 12 months. [17982/11]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

None of the positions in the Agencies under my control are affected by the new salary caps.