Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 73: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter regarding savings in his Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37956/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The decisions arising from the comprehensive expenditure review conducted in my Department will be published as part of the Budget on December 5th 2011.

The Deputy will be aware that every line of expenditure has been examined by both my Department and the Government in an effort to see what savings can be made as part of this year's budgetary adjustment.

Any changes to Supervision and Substitution must be considered in the light of broader Government policy on public sector remuneration, particularly the Croke Park agreement, which seeks to maintain industrial peace and bring about much needed public sector reform at a time of grave economic crisis for our country.

If the Deputy has specific proposals regarding savings in the operation of the Supervision and Substitution scheme he should submit them to me and I will ensure they are considered.