Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government with reference to the public service reform document published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on 17 November 2011, Appendix IIa, Bodies to be rationalised, Amalgamated or Abolished in 2012, the progress that has been made on those bodies; the changes that require legislation; the expected timeframe for conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4286/13]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2012, provides the legal framework for further implementation of the Department’s Agency rationalisation programme. In relation to the specific actions outlined in Appendix IIa of the Public Service Reform Plan the following is the up to date position:

The Local Government Management Services Board and the Local Government Computer Services Board have merged with the establishment of the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) in August 2012.

The Limerick Northside and Southside Regeneration Agencies were dissolved on 31 July 2012 and their functions taken over by the Office for Regeneration which has been established in Limerick City. The Regeneration Office has been set up with administrative support from Limerick City Council and reports directly to the new City/County Manager who was appointed in August 2012.

An Chomhairle Leabharlanna was dissolved on 1 November 2012 with key residual functions transferred to the Local Government Management Agency.

Comhar (Sustainable Development Council) was discontinued at the end of 2011 and its sustainable development role has been integrated into the work of the National Economic and Social Council (NESC).

The Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency (HSCA) was established in 2012. It rationalises the functions of the National Building Agency (NBA), the Affordable Homes Partnership (AHP) and the Centre for Housing Research (CHR). The AHP and the CHR have been closed down and the NBA ceased operating in June 2011.

The Dormant Accounts Board was dissolved on 31 December 2012 with the enactment of the Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Act, 2012.