Departmental Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 March 2023

Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Ceisteanna (104)

Gerald Nash

Ceist:

104. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he plans to reintroduce in a modernised format a portal or publication similar to the State Directory which was previously available from the Government Publication Office (details supplied); if he plans to expand the who does what sections of departmental websites to provide additional information in order to enhance transparency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14133/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

My Department has no plans to create a separate portal or publication similar to the State Directory. However, the Deputy may be interested to note that as part of my Department’s 2023 ICT plan , the current Who Does What website’s content will be modernised and moved to the main Gov.ie website. Gov.ie is the primary source for key cross Government information such as senior leaders and their roles as well as their Department’s or Office’s contact details.