10.In arriving at the decision to create a single economic development agency at arm’s length from Government, a wide range of options was considered. These included integration of service delivery entirely within DETI; the status quo; minor variations from the status quo; a ‘lead agency’ scenario; and the setting up of a single agency both inside and outside Government.
11.The assessment process concluded that the amalgamation of services into a single agency, rather than a reduction in the number of agencies, or the centralising of common services, offers the greatest scope for clarity and consistency in service provision and the greatest potential for cost saving.
Options Considered