Public Sector Reform Implementation

Tuesday, 15 April 2014

Questions (286)

Sean Fleming

Question:

286. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if any sector of the public service has implemented grade restructuring as per paragraph 3.11 of the Haddington Road agreement; the discussions he or his Department have had on overseeing this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17954/14]

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Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

In line with the Haddington Road Agreement and in accordance with the Action Plan set out in the Government's new Public Service Reform Plan 2014-2016 - page 79, section 4.2.1(iii) - my Department is currently working to develop options for advancing the objective of grade restructuring as one of a number of actions to strengthen Human Resource Strategy and resourcing policies. This work is scheduled to conclude at the end of 2014. Proposals for grade rationalisation and restructuring in other sectors of the Public Service (Health, Education, Local Authorities, Justice Group) are matters for management in the parent Departments concerned.