Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, I do, although it is not something we can ever take for granted. It is the case that many of the reforms initiated in recent years in our State were instigated at a time of deep crisis. What we need to do now is to anchor the reform efforts of the Government and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform more to the desire that all of our civil and public servants have, which is to do a good job for the people they serve. From dealing with many Government Departments, I know that those who work in front-line services in particular are motivated by the desire to provide a good service to our citizens.

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We must have a reform agenda in place that makes it even easier for them to do so.

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