Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

In the talks that will begin tomorrow with the social partners and trade union leaders does the Government intend to put on the table a plan for a more efficient public service? As everyone understands the system has strangled initiative in many ways and as the Taoiseach will meet union leaders tomorrow, does the Government have a plan to introduce or bring about a more effective and efficient public service? Is the question of a reverse benchmarking process being discussed by the Government and with the trade unions? A reverse benchmarking process could apply in achieving marked efficiencies. Is this issue being discussed by the Government and with the trade unions?

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