Debate contribution: Executive Office: ALBs and NDPBs

Debate contribution by Ms Diane Forsythe on 27 May 2025.

MLA: Ms Diane Forsythe
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 27 May 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Executive Office: ALBs and NDPBs
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4972329

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I also wish you, Mr Speaker, a happy birthday. I thank the First Minister for her answer. I look forward to hearing the responses from the different Departments following their reviews.
With over 120 arm's-length bodies and quangos across Northern Ireland public services, we see a lot of cost associated with back-office functions such as running boards. We see duplication of finances and requirements for individual accounts and audit services. Does the Minister have any idea of the cost of that to her Department?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2036/22-27.

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