Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 November 2012
325. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform 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. [50129/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are a range of formal and informal structures in place through which all members of staff can contribute to the improvement or enhancement of Public Sector Reform. The Secretary General meets with all staff on a twice yearly basis in an open discussion forum where policy is formulated and debated. Staff are strongly encouraged to engage in and contribute to these discussions. In addition to this Divisional meetings are held with all staff on a regular basis providing more opportunities for contribution.
In addition staff from all grades in my Department are provided with opportunities to contribute to the reforms of the public service via Departmental Council and the Departmental Partnership Committee.
A project to implement a Human Resources and Pensions Shared Service for the Civil Service is currently underway and in the Set-up Phase expressions of interest were sought from everyone to participate and contribute to the project. In Phase two expressions of interest were sought from officers currently serving in a range of grades from Clerical Officer to Assistant Principal Officer to work in the HR and Pensions Shared Service Centre. In the Payroll project frequent meetings between Finance Officers and payroll coordinators are held.
