Department management structure
Mitchell asks about the Department’s management structure and whether it needs an overhaul. Barry describes its advisory committee and says it is working well, with no changes currently needed.
asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the precise structure of management within his Department and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Comment on this
The precise structure of my Department is as set out at pages 149 to 168 of the 1984 issue of the State Directory.
The Management Advisory Committee of my Department, who are responsible for the functioning of the Department and advise generally in formulating proposals to the Minister, consist of, in addition to the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary and six Assistant Secretaries.
Comment on this
Is the Minister satisfied that the structure pertaining in his Department is the most modern and effective and that it is not due for overhaul and review?
Comment on this
I could never be fully satisfied with any structure. It can be looked at and where modifications are necessary, they are made. It is operating pretty well at the moment and I am satisfied that no improvements should be made at this stage. If at any stage in the future I thought that they were necessary, I would make them.