Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 108: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount of money which will be saved from current expenditure in 2012 from the announced closure and amalgamation of certain State bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36852/11]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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The radical streamlining of state bodies is a key deliverable of the Government's Reform Programme and will, I believe, lead to a more transparent, accountable and efficient public service. It should not be viewed solely as a costs saving exercise. The Government believes that real benefit will come from a less crowded administrative landscape resulting in greater democratic accountability, less duplication of effort and clearer lines of responsibility for citizens. As set out in the published documents the direct savings likely to accrue from the rationalisation of State Bodies are estimated at about €20 million.