Mary Lou McDonald
Question:58. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date on which he will publish his policy paper on reform of civil service accountability. [39887/12]
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The Programme for Government contains a commitment to strengthen civil service accountability. This is a key element of the objectives reflected in the Public Service Reform Plan to boost the performance and capacity of the overall system of public administration in Ireland. The Government Reform Unit in my Department is currently preparing a policy paper on civil service accountability which will examine the current legislative framework underpinning civil service accountability, as well as the current administrative accountability arrangements in place. This is a complex issue touching on both legislative and non-legislative measures which impact on overall civil service effectiveness. It is intended to publish this policy paper in due course.