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I want to talk to you tonight about this new Government’s vision of public service. Ireland’s profound and complex economic crisis, where we are fighting a battle on three fronts – mass unemployment...

During his speech at the International Research Society for Public Management Conference Dinner tonight, Minister Howlin spoke of the need for effective Public Service Reform, describing it as "recognised as being essential...

The damage done and the seriousness of the situation which we now face will no longer allow us to carry on as normal. Winning the future will demand major reform...

Our prosperity depends on us being competitive. It is reasonable to argue that the public sector pay and entitlements in Ireland should be benchmarked against other countries in the European Union and against the European average...

On the announcement of the recent decision by the Civil Service Arbitration Board on Privilege Days, Minister Howlin indicated his intention to pursue the issue across the Public Service so as to ensure that the savings are achieved...