Dominic Hannigan (Meath East, Labour)
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Question 435: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of State agencies in his Department which were abolished or merged since in 2011; the name and purpose of each one; the amount saved by the merger or abolition; the number planned to be merged or abolished in 2012; the name and purpose of each one; the amount expected to be saved from this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21587/12]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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While no agencies have been abolished or merged by my Department in 2011 or to date in 2012, my Department oversaw the creation of Inland Fisheries Ireland in 2010 which replaced 8 Fisheries Boards, 8 Fisheries cooperatives and the National Salmon Commission. My Department is currently reviewing the rationalisation proposals for agencies under its aegis as set out in the Public Service Reform Plan with the objective of addressing them within the required timeframe set out in the plan.