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The Department's Public Service Transformation Division attended the European Commission’s ComPAct conference focused on public administration reform yesterday (Thursday 27 June).ComPAct (Communication on Enhancing the European Administrative Space) is the Commission'sfirst ever comprehensive set of actionsto support themodernisation of national administrations and to strengthen their cross-country collaboration so that they can address common challenges together.ComPAct is structured around three key policy pillars: 👩💼 Skills📲 Digital transformation✅ Green transitionThese 3 pillars now inform the 13 flagship programmes set out under the 2025 Technical Support Instrument (TSI) which enables EU Member States to access tailor-made technical expertise to design and implement reforms each year. The TSI 2025 flagships represent priority reform areas in the EU that are being implemented by Member States. Better Public Services, Ireland’s transformation policy for the Public Service, iswell aligned with ComPAct. Better Public Services’ transformation frameworklays out the shared direction for public service bodies to deliver inclusive,high quality and integrated public services that meet the needs and improve the lives of the people of Ireland. Ireland participates as a member of the EU’s Expert Group on Public Administration and Governance to collaborate, learn and share knowledge on public service transformation with other EU countries. Ireland’s national rollout of TSI 2025 and information session will take place next week for Irish Public Servants on 4 July 2024, from 9.30am to 11.00am. Registration details can be found here: https://lnkd.in/ePXdDRGzYou can read more about ComPAct here: https://lnkd.in/dq2RyFMnPictured from the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform are Sarah Glavey, Head of Public Service Transformation Policy,Dr Sarah Gibney, Head of Public Service Transformation Delivery, with Mina Shoylekova, Head of Sector, Public Administration and Governance, DG Reform, European Commission. #ComPAct #BetterPublicServices

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🎥 Take a look back at the Better Public Services Conference: Delivering Digital and Innovation at Scale on Wednesday 12 June.The conference, organised by the , brought together stakeholders from across the Public Service to explore how we can advance Government’s ambition of tackling big societal issues and driving change through digital and innovation under the #BetterPublicServices transformation strategy. 📅 Find out about more upcoming events, subscribe to our newsletter, access resources and more at ➡ www.gov.ie/transformationPaschal Donohoe | Ossian Smyth | Better Public Services |Joanne Sweeney | John McKeon | Tony Shannon |Eimear Bourke | Marianne Cassidy | Barry Lowry |Trevor Vaugh | Carmen Raal | Damien McCallion |Martin Mc Cormack, CDir, CMBE, FRAMI |Tomás Ó Ruairc | Kate Lydon | Brian Mac Namee |Patricia Scanlon | Tomás Ó Síocháin | Adebola Olomo |Mary Lyne | Helen Ryan | Karen Mc Cague | Miriam Spollen

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Yesterday (Wednesday 26 June), Minister Paschal Donohoe paid a visit to Tallaght to chair a meeting of the Project Ireland 2040 Delivery Board. The meeting was held in WorkIQ Tallaght in the Tallaght Innovation Quarter. This facility is a newly-completed workspace building providing a managed and supported workspace for up to 60 tech start-up businesses, owned by South Dublin County Council. This project received funding under the National Development Plan (NDP) from the Urban and Regeneration Development Fund.The Minister and the Delivery Board also got to visit Tallaght Stadium to view their recently-completed fourth stand, which also received funding under the NDP. This visit was hosted by Colm Ward, Chief Executive of South Dublin County Council.Commenting on the visit to Tallaght, Minister Donohoe said: “The National Development Plan (NDP) is central to delivering the vital infrastructure we need to support our future economic and social requirements, as well as our climate change commitments. I was delighted to chair an off-site meeting of the Project Ireland 2040 Delivery Board at the Tallaght Innovation Quarter today to see at first-hand a range of exciting and innovative projects that are being delivered under the National Development Plan.”📽 Watch the video below to see a recap of Minister Donohoe’s visit ⬇ Read more about the work of the Project Ireland 2040 Delivery Board: https://lnkd.in/e8EJEnen#Ireland2040 #NDPDelivery

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Minister Paschal Donohoe today chaired a meeting of the Project Ireland 2040 Delivery Board at WorkIQ Tallaght in the Tallaght Innovation Quarter 💡 As Chair of the Project Ireland 2040 Delivery Board, the Minister’s primary focus is on measures that can assist in removing bottlenecks to delivering on the priorities outlined in the National Development Plan 🏗 🎥 Watch the Minister’s video update 👇 📑 Read the press release at the link below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/e8EJEnen#Ireland2040 #NDPDelivery South Dublin County Council

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Minister Paschal Donohoe recently spoke to eolas Magazine about of range of topics, and the interview is now available in Issue 64 of the magazine and online.Among the topics discussed were:💶 Budget 2025📱 Government Digital Wallet🏗 National Development Plan 📑 Stability Programme Update📊 Exchequer returns and the economyYou can read the interview at the below link ⬇ https://lnkd.in/evMmVhnT📸: Noel Hillis

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On Thursday (20 June) night, Minister Ossian Smyth announced the winners of the 9th Civil Service Excellence and Innovation Awards last night in Dublin Castle.The awards are an opportunity to highlight innovations in policy and service delivery across the Civil Service where best practice and lessons can be shared.Well done to all of those shortlisted and congratulations to the winners in each of the 11 categories:💻 Digital First: Using Artificial Intelligence to improve Customer Service - Office of the Revenue Commissioners💡 Embedding Innovation: SAFE Online (My GovID Identity Verification) - Department of Social Protection👩💻 Workforce of the Future: Civil Defence Volunteer and Equipment Management System (VEMS) – An Roinn Cosanta | Department of Defence Ireland👩💼 Workplace and Organisation of the Future: Menopause in the Workplace Policy Framework for the Civil Service – 💶 Strategic Policy Development: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund - Department of Finance Ireland🚐 Insights-Driven Decision Making: Transport Hub and Dashboard – CSO (Central Statistics Office Ireland)🏠 Delivering in a Dynamic Environment: Ukraine Rapid Build Housing Project – Office of Public Works🚢 Excellence through Collaboration: Maritime Frontier Controls – Office of the Revenue Commissioners👩⚖️ Citizen Impact and Customer Service: Applying a design approach to deliver user centric information on family law – Courts Service💁♀️ World Class Civil Service: The creation of an Irish Sign Language (ISL) Glossary of Parliamentary Terminology – Houses of the Oireachtas🌳 Climate Action and Sustainable Government: Schools PV Programme Digital First Project – Department of Education — Ireland in collaboration with Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and the National Development Finance Agency.Read more about the awards at the link below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dnYr8Q9a

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Minister Paschal Donohoe has today (Friday 21 June) welcomed the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council’s (ECOFIN) adoption of Ireland’s modified National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) which includes Ireland’s €240m REPowerEU Programme.Ireland’s modified plan is now worth €1.15 billion (in grants) and covers 19 investments and 11 reforms.Commenting on the adoption, Minister Donohoe said:“Today, Ireland has secured €240million in EU grants through our National Recovery and Resilience Plan.This follows extensive engagement between Departments across Government and the EU Commission. The RRF is the main pillar of the European recovery plan, NextGenerationEU, designed to provide financial aid to Member States to combat the economic and social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and make the European economy more resistant to future shocks.”The overall objective of Ireland’s NRRP is to contribute to a sustainable, equitable, green and digital recovery effort, in a manner that complements and supports the Government’s broader recovery efforts.Read the full details at the link below⬇https://lnkd.in/d3_8riaX

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Have you experience in economic or policy analysis? Are you motivated to embed an evidence informed approach to policy analysis, design and implementation across Government?The Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service (IGEES) is hiring Policy Analysts/Economists at Assistant Principal level. The Policy Analyst/Economist will be capable of drawing on their experience and expertise in the use of data and analysis to provide policy insights in support of evidence-informed policy and decision making. The ideal candidates will be self-starters, capable of continuous learning, with a strong interest in the wider economic, political and social environment.The closing date is 3pm on Thursday 4 July 2024.For more information, and details on how to apply, click on the below link:https://lnkd.in/eFvrqk32#jobfairy

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Yesterday (Tuesday 18 June) the Department held the second of two Knowledge Sharing Symposia on Disability Policy. Great discussion on disability policy, participation in education, employment and everyday life was had by representatives from Government Departments, Disabled Persons Organisations, service delivery organisations and the research community. Different stakeholders from the disability policy landscape came together to use a systems-thinking approach to look at the challenges and opportunities in relation to policy coherence in the disability policy space. The symposia are a key initiative under Better Public Services - the Public Service Transformation Strategy, focusing on evidence-informed policy and services designed for and with our public. Over the course of the day, participants took part in presentations, panel discussions and workshops, providing insights and experience from a diverse range of perspectives. Contributors on the day included: Dr Hasheem Mannan from University College Dublin; Akriti Brady from the Department of Transport; Robyn Cunneen of the Irish Deaf Society; Dr Aideen Hartney from the National Disability Authority; Dr Vivian Rath of Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities, Trinity College Dublin and AHEAD (Ireland); Eimear McNally; Department of Social Protection; Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Department of Education — Ireland.Contributions from Department staff included: David Moloney, Secretary General; Marianne Cassidy, Assistant Secretary for Public Service Transformation; Sarah Glavey, Head of Public Service Transformation Policy; Rowena Dwyer, Head of the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service; and Trevor Vaugh, Public Service Design Lead.Read the Better Public Services Transformation Strategy at the below link ⬇https://lnkd.in/eTyqn-2X

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