Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2014
217. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform as part of his project of reform, if he has considered restructuring and amalgamating any grades within the Civil Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36643/14]
View answerThe need to simplify organisational and grade structures so that all roles and responsibilities are clear is recognised as an important element of the civil service reform process. Restructuring of grades will support Departments to become more agile and responsive to demands. It will also improve decision-making by ensuring that grade does not limit opportunities to make decisions, innovate and meet objectives.
Ensuring that the Civil Service has the capacity and capability to address existing and future challenges is a core aim of the work of the Civil Service Renewal Taskforce, and HR reforms, including in relation to grading structures, are a key component of that work. The specific actions that arise in this context are contained in the Civil Service Renewal Plan which is expected to be published very shortly following consideration by Government.
