Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

Agreement was reached in the Department of the Taoiseach on an entirely new personnel management system, which was implemented fully in co-operation with staff. The new HR system increased efficiency and transparency in many area. The second major project under benchmarking was the introduction of a much needed entirely new accounting system. The third project was eCabinet, involving all Departments. My staff while availing of outside expert help, did an enormous volume of work including preparatory work across all Departments. These three major projects were earmarked by management and were agreed to and delivered by the staff. The modernisation agenda, which preceded benchmarking, has been pushed by the strategic management initiative SMI process and is ongoing. There is a need for constant change and updating of systems.

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