Public service reform proposals
The Minister said proposals to improve public-service management, value for money and use of technology were being considered. He could not say whether discussions with staff associations had begun.
asked the Minister for the Public Service the steps he has taken to reform the public service as outlined in the Fine Gael-Labour Programme for Government, December 1982.
Comment on this
: The Government are considering a number of specific proposals aimed at improving management in the public service, designed to secure better value for money and to capitalise on the technological opportunities available.
Comment on this
: Have any discussions been held with the staff unions and associations on the suggested steps?
Comment on this
: The proposals being considered cover both organisation and personnel and these will need detailed discussions with staff associations. That is self-evident.
Comment on this
: I asked whether discussions had been held.