Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2007
366 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport when the value for money review of the CIÉ subvention scheme was completed; the value of the saving to the Exchequer generated by the implementation of the conclusions from this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33809/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Expenditure Review on CIÉ subvention was published at the end of November after examination by my Department. The purpose of the review was to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the subvention paid to CIÉ over the period 2001-2005. The report also contains a number of measures to be taken up with the CIE companies to strengthen the management of public expenditure and deliver better value for money for the future and this is now being done.
367 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport when the value for money review of the capital spend by the Dublin Transport Office will be completed; the anticipated value of the savings to the Exchequer due to the implementation of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33810/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraPreparation of the report of the review is at an advanced stage. I will make public its findings when it has been completed.
368 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport when the value for money review of the rail safety scheme will be completed; the anticipated value of the savings to the Exchequer due to the implementation of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33811/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is currently engaged in a procurement process for the engagement of consultants to conduct a review of the Railway Safety Programme 2004-2008. The target date for the completion of the review is before the end of the current programme — end 2008. I cannot say at this point what will be the outcome of the review.
