Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 November 2012
160. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the opportunities that persons in lower grades of the public service have been afforded in contributing to the reforms of the public service as sought in the public service agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50648/12]
View answerMy Department values all its staff and the contributions they make in helping to ensure its goals and objectives are achieved as efficiently and effectively as possible. Staff serving in all grades in my Department help formulate and contribute to the reforms being implemented in my Department. In particular, this involves discussion and agreement of reform plans under the Croke Park Agreement through Departmental Council meetings involving all staff associations. In addition, there are regular meetings between senior management and staff at Departmental and divisional level, quarterly meetings of all staff, and formal staff consultation processes in line the Department's Organisation Review Programme Action Plan and HR Strategy.
