Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017
144. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the last time her Department's website was revamped or remodelled; the cost of same; if she or her departmental officials have been consulted regarding creating one stand alone online Government portal website; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46002/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department’s website underwent a significant redevelopment in 2014, as the previous platform was outdated, difficult to update and maintain. The cost of the redevelopment was €97,675.53.
As part of the Government's eGovernment Strategy 2017- 2020 the Office of the Chief Information Officer has been working on the development of a Digital Service Gateway - a single digital point where citizens can easily access information about Government services that are available to them.
This work, which commenced at beginning of this year, is ongoing and will involve the rationalisation of existing Government websites and online services over time. This project will be managed and developed by resources within the civil service.
