Department of Public Expenditure Infrastructure Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Better Public Services Newsletter November 2025

The November Edition of the Better Public Services newsletter, with all the latest public service transformation news and information, is out now and features articles on: - A lookback at Public Service Transformation Week and over 60 events hosted by public service organisations demonstrating Transformation at Scale. - The launch of the Digital Public Services Plan 2030 – our roadmap for delivering seamless, inclusive and user-centred public services through digital transformation. - The Open Government Partnership Global Summit and how OGP members are working together to strengthen democracy and deliver better societal outcomes. - A case study from The CIPD in Ireland all about how our Public Service Workforce Division is partnering with the CIPD to shape a public service workforce of the future. Read this months newsletter 📰 : https://lnkd.in/eeFujjtC Or subscribe to receive future editions directly to your inbox 📬 : https://lnkd.in/eeWtZfXr

Today Minister Jack Chambers TD and the Department of Public Expenditure Infrastructure Public Service Reform and Digitalisation launched the Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan. Take a look at the video below giving an overview of what the Action Plan aims to achieve. To read the full report: https://lnkd.in/ejr7Wehy

Today Minister Jack Chambers TD launched the Accelerating Infrastructure Report. Alongside colleagues, Taoiseach Micheál Martin; Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris TD as well as Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Marian Harkin TD. Speaking at the event, Minister Chambers said: “This Report and Action Plan set out a bold vision for accelerating the delivery of infrastructure that underpins Ireland’s future. By removing barriers and streamlining processes, we are creating the conditions for faster, more efficient development that supports housing delivery, enterprise, and social progress. These measures will not only transform how critical projects are delivered but will strengthen the foundations for sustainable growth and prosperity for generations to come.” To read the full report: https://lnkd.in/ejr7Wehy

The Minister for Public Expenditure, Jack Chambers T.D., today published a report and action plan on accelerating infrastructure. 🏗️ It sets out 30 specific, time-bound measures designed to remove barriers to the efficient delivery of infrastructure in Ireland. The reforms tackle barriers across every aspect of project delivery under 4 headings; 1.      Legal Reform 2.      Regulatory Reform and Simplification 3.      Co-ordination and Delivery Reform 4.      Public Acceptance These reform actions represent a radical approach to streamlining infrastructure development processes and significantly reducing delivery timelines. This is a once in a generational opportunity to transform Ireland’s infrastructure. By supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure of water, electricity, and transport, this plan will create the foundation for the more efficient delivery of all other infrastructure in the state. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/ejr7Wehy

Are you involved in public procurement in Ireland? The Office of Government Procurement’s eProcurement Development and Support team have just published Public Procurement in Ireland: A Roadmap for Digital Development. 🖥️   We are looking at making your public procurement experience simpler and more efficient through development of digital tools which will aim to reduce administrative burden, improve data collection and make the process more intuitive for everyone involved—from experienced professionals to occasional users. We have developed a roadmap which outlines the vision for user-focused digital solutions that will make it easier for you to navigate the entire procurement journey, and will include an initial timeline of actions, including co-design workshops, quick-win projects, and a decision on delivery options. This roadmap is not just a plan—it’s a commitment to making public procurement easier, more transparent and more effective for everyone. 🛣️ To find out more about our new Digital Development Roadmap please visit https://lnkd.in/efy4grg6

Have your say: Build Digital Survey 2025📝   Build Digital invites you to participate in their annual survey. This nationwide survey captures the current level of digitalisation within the construction and built environment in Ireland. Your insights into the current landscape will help shape the future digital strategies in Ireland.    Build Digital is a government-funded initiative that supports the digital transformation across our sector. The adoption of digital workflows, tools and practices can transform the efficiency, productivity, sustainability and competitiveness of the construction and built environment industries in Ireland. 🏗️   Please take a few minutes to complete the survey: https://lnkd.in/ezeSscv6 View previous survey results here: https://lnkd.in/diVYidaH   Thank you for your support in progressing Ireland’s digital construction journey.

Today Minister Jack Chambers attended the launch of the INSPIRE Research Infrastructure Programme at Dunsink Observatory. This landmark €750 million investment package will transform research infrastructure across Ireland’s higher education sector. Speaking at the event, Minister Chambers said: “INSPIRE will enable excellent research to be undertaken in our higher education institutions; and when we fund excellence, we know we can expect significant and positive impact.    From its outset, this Programme will drive the imperative to deliver strong and clear returns from all investments made.   INSPIRE is an investment in Ireland’s future – in our talent and in our people; in our future workforce and our ability to constantly innovate, adapt, ask tough questions and find new answers that no one had ever considered - and ultimately find solutions to challenges we once thought insurmountable.   We are expecting this funding to translate not only into the delivery of institutional strategic priorities but also, to add to the higher education institutions’ contribution to national policy objectives.   Government is committed to partnering with you and ensuring collectively we can fulfil our full potential as an economy and as country.” Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/ecAnkdWn.

Driving Better Public Services through Trusted Data Sharing On November 12th, Minister Jack Chambers announced the publication of the Data Sharing Support Suite, another major milestone for the Data Governance Board and a key step in strengthening Ireland’s data governance framework. This suite provides practical tools, rules, standards, and guidelines, to help Public Service Bodies integrate data sharing and API standards into organisational policies. The goal: faster, safer, and more efficient data sharing. The launch took place during the Data Officer Network event hosted by the OGCIO as part of Transformation Week 2025, attended by over 60 Data Officers from across the public service. This achievement reflects the Department’s commitment to delivering Better Public Services through strong governance and reinforces Ireland’s position as a global leader in trusted data use, as recognised by the OECD Digital Government Index. 👉 Learn more: Data Sharing Support Suite - https://lnkd.in/eBr7B3ux   #DigitalGovernment #DataGovernance #PublicServiceInnovation #DataSharing #GovTech #BetterPublicServices #OGCIO #TransformationWeek #IrelandDigital #OpenData #APIStandards

Apprenticeship Webinar – Speakers announced 🎙️   Join us for a dynamic webinar showcasing how public service organisations are pioneering innovative apprenticeship programmes to meet evolving skills needs and build future-ready talent pipelines for the Civil and Public Service.  Designed for employers, HR professionals, and education providers, this session offers practical insights into: - Aligning apprenticeships with workforce and skills strategies - Building impactful programmes through employer-educator collaboration - Navigating the changing landscape of skills development in the Civil and Public Service - Discovering how meaningful apprenticeships can transform recruitment, retention, and career progression   The speakers for this event are:   Linsey Farrell, Deputy Secretary from the Department of Communities in the Northern Irish Civil Service.                                                                         Martina Walshe, Assistant Principal, Learning and Development from the Department Social Protection.                                                                   Ger O'Reilly, Head of Apprenticeships and Further Education, and Ciaran Cuffe, Senior Research Associate in Technological University Dublin                                                                                                    Mags Arnold, Project Manager Apprenticeships in University College Cork   When? 10am, Thursday 27th November Where? Online   Link to register here: https://lnkd.in/eynbQE8T