Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

I am requesting access under the Freedom of Information Act to the "business case" for Gsoc referred to by Minister Charlie Flanagan at the Justice Committee on April 18th, 2018 (see below). Minister Flanagan: Members will be aware of the urgent need to ensure revised resourcing for GSOC. I am very anxious to ensure that GSOC is equipped with the necessary resources to carry out its work at all times. Funding is constantly kept under review. I am very keen to ensure that GSOC works effectively and efficiently. A process is under way and I received a business case some weeks ago. It is under active consideration by my Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and I expect an early decision on the matter.....A few weeks ago a business proposal was submitted seeking 37 additional staff at a cost of €1.7 million. This matter is under active consideration at the moment.