Richard Bruton
Question:20. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the innovation she plans for the upcoming statement of strategy of her Department. [36167/20]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 November 2020
20. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the innovation she plans for the upcoming statement of strategy of her Department. [36167/20]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware my Department, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Management Act, 1997 Government Departments are required to prepare a draft Statement of Strategy within six months of the appointment of a new Minister. The process of preparing a draft Statement of Strategy for the three-year period from 2021 to 2023 is currently underway and I look forward to considering the draft document in due course.
As always, the development of a new Statement of Strategy will reflect the objectives as set out by in the Programme for Government, which includes new policy objectives for the Department. It is also particularly important in the context of a new departmental configuration. In line with commitments in the Programme for Government, my Department's Statement of Strategy will reflect the increased climate action ambition in the Programme for Government, and will consider how delivery on departmental goals can be improved through innovation.
I understand that the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform recently hosted an innovation strategy workshop is to provide guidance on incorporating innovation into the Statements of Strategy of Government Departments. My Department was represented at this event and I am confident that this will be reflected in the proposals to be submitted for my consideration.