Ministerial Communications

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Questions (796)

Ged Nash

Question:

796. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide a copy of the recent correspondence issued by the Minister for Public Expenditure; National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to his Department referred to in media reports (details supplied); if he will provide details of the percentage reduction(s) in spending in his Department referenced in the correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36407/26]

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Written answers

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Deputy,

The Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure Infrastructure Public Service Reform and Digitalisation wrote to my officials setting out the quantum of levy applicable to my Department.

My Department will continue to engage with the Department of Public Expenditure Infrastructure Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in relation to this matter.