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Mon 04 Apr 2011Taoiseach promises 'real scrutiny' in public spending
The Cabinet has this evening discussed a major review of spending across all Government departments in a move that could lead to a significant reduction in the number of so-called quangos.
In addition to discussing plans by Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin for the comprehensive spending review, the Cabinet was to consider proposals to sell off State assets on foot of a report by economist Colm McCarthy.
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