Written answers

Tuesday, 3 July 2012

Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Office of the Ombudsman

9:00 pm

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 275: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to act on the recommendation of the Constitutional Review Group 1996 which proposed a Constitutional status for the Office of the Ombudsman in order that the office would be seen to be independent and to be able to operate without being influenced by Government action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32014/12]

Photo of Brendan HowlinBrendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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The proposal referred to in the Deputy's question, does not comprise part of the Government's programme of constitutional reform contained in the Programme for Government or the work programme recently announced for the Constitutional Convention by the Taoiseach. As the Deputy may be aware, in his statement on the issues to be to be examined by the Constitutional Convention the Taoiseach stated that the Government is aware that there have been calls for a more comprehensive work programme for the Convention but the Government's view is that the Convention should deal first with the specific topics in the Programme for Government. The Taoiseach also said that Government is prepared to consider whether other topics could be considered at a later date in the light of experience, and that he will consult with Opposition representatives and the Chairperson of the Convention at the appropriate time.

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