Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 April 2022
132. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way his Department is supporting digital transformation in the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20329/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraDigital transformation in the public service means redesigning and rebuilding government processes and services, if necessary across organisations, and using digitalisation and data to provide an integrated experience for our people, businesses and policy makers.
I am pleased to say that significant progress has been made in recent years in transforming the delivery of public services. In addition, just last month, along with Minister McGrath, I was delighted to launch Connecting Government 2030, the new Digital and ICT Strategy for Ireland’s Public Service.
Connecting Government 2030 sets out a framework within which all public service organisations can deliver their own digital commitments focussed on the targets set out in the Digitalisation of Public Services dimension of the national digital strategy, Harnessing Digital – The Digital Ireland Framework. It also aligns with the targets set out in Civil Service Renewal 2030 as well as addressing digital targets set by the EU.
For individuals, Connecting Government 2030 aims to provide:
- better access to trusted, high quality digital government services
- services that are delivered in an equitable, inclusive and sustainable manner with better service to those who need assistance
- secure and transparent reuse of personal data; and
- opportunities to co-create government services, rather than relying on the assumptions of government
For businesses, it aims to provide:
- better access to integrated digital government services
- reduced administrative overhead
- GovTech opportunities; and
- greater openness and engagement with government
While the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform oversees both Connecting Government 2030 and Civil Service Renewal 2030, collective responsibility to drive digital transformation of public services falls to the boards of all Departments, Offices and State Bodies across all sectors. Implementation will take an all-of-government endeavour to deliver their ambitious outcomes.
I also wish to inform you that a specific briefing for members of the Oireachtas on Connecting Government 2030 will be held in the near future.
Full details of Connecting Government 2030 and Civil service Renewal 2030 are available on gov.ie.
