115 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that the independent review of his Department dealing with staffing structures and levels of expertise has been completed; his views on the recommendations therein; his proposals for implementation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1135/11]

The Report of the Independent Review Panel chaired by Mr. Rob Wright, former Head of the Department of Finance in Canada, has been completed. The Report reviews the performance of the Department over the past ten years, how it dealt with the current crisis and, based on this assessment, recommends changes for the future development, structure and staffing of the Department.

The Report provided a set of recommendations to modernise management, reform existing organisational structures and increase substantially technical economic and other skills, some of which will require consideration by Government.