Benefits will outweigh costs, says Taoiseach

THERE will be an “inevitable cost” in restructuring government departments and agencies as part of the Cabinet reshuffle, the Taoiseach admitted.

But Brian Cowen said this will be outweighed by the benefits of job creation and economic recovery brought about by the five new departments which he said would “bring fresh focus” to the work of the Government.

The changes will also bring about some “disruption” according to the Taoiseach, who promised to increase consultation with public sector unions and strengthen his Government’s focus on public sector reform.