James Geoghegan (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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359. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will detail whether any surveys have been carried out to estimate the amount of time taken up with administrative tasks where such time could be used more efficiently; if so, in which areas of the Department has this examination been carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18482/25]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The Department continually reviews its structures, processes, staffing and skills so that these are aligned and it is best placed to deliver efficient and effective operations and achieve its goals. Staff surveys have been conducted as part of these review processes however these surveys do not extend to estimating or calculating the amount of time on administrative tasks.