Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 December 2017
87. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the commitment in his Department's strategy statement to implement 25 actions in the Civil Service renewal plan including HR capability and strengthening performance management and accountability; the way in which this is being achieved; and the position regarding same. [52097/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department supports the work of the Civil Service Management Board to ensure overall implementation of the 25 actions in the Civil Service Renewal Plan. This work is seeking to strengthen capacity and performance across the civil service to deliver services in a professional, unified and responsive manner.
The third progress report, published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform just before the summer, details the progress achieved to date in implementing the Renewal Plan including:
- A Civil Service People Strategy has been published which sets the strategic HR agenda for 2017 to 2020.
- The Service Wide Mobility Scheme was launched on the 13th November for Executive Officer and Clerical Officer grades.
This will be expanded to other grades in 2018.
- The new shared Learning and Development training courses are now available to staff. Work is ongoing on a portal to manage the delivery of the training.
- The second Civil Service Employee Engagement Survey was held in September with a significant increase in response rates across the Civil Service from 39% to 56% (21,356 employees).
- A range of initiatives to improve gender balance across the Civil Service was developed by the CSMB and approved by Government and are now being implemented.
- The new simplified PMDS is nearing its first year of completion. Training has been made available to HR Units and line managers to support and improve the management of performance.
- A Common Governance Standard for the Civil Service has been adopted by all Government Departments
- The www.whodoeswhat.gov.ie website includes clear assignments of responsibilities at PO level and above published on one website
- Pilot executive leadership programmes for Assistant Secretary and Principal Officer levels were introduced as part of a new talent management initiative.
