Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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597. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will publish all outcomes of the organisational capacity review that is being undertaken in his Department at present. [25571/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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​As part of the Civil Service Renewal Plan, a team based in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform is undertaking a Programme of Capability Reviews to examine the effectiveness and capability of each Government Department in turn, with a view to identifying opportunities for improvement.

My Department volunteered to take part in the pilot phase of this Review Programme in recognition of the value of carrying out organisational "health checks" on a regular basis.  The Department is committed to continuous improvement and considers this process an opportunity to build on its strengths, address any shortcomings and ensure that it is ready for the challenges posed by a growing population and strengthening economy.

Regarding publication, I expect the Department will develop an action plan as part of the process to ensure that it responds to any recommendations arising and, in keeping with the Civil Service's commitment to transparency, I also expect that the report and the action plan will be published at the appropriate time.