Seán Haughey (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

138. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on Connecting Government 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20335/22]

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

Connecting Government 2030 is the new Digital and ICT Strategy for Ireland’s Public Service, which I was delighted to launch in early March along with Minister McGrath. 

Our aim with this strategy is to provide better public services for individuals and businesses and to make services as seamless, user-friendly and accessible as possible. The strategy will enable us create world-leading digital public services while at the same time improve the off-line experience for those who are unable to access services digitally. 

Connecting Government 2030, therefore, sets out an approach to deliver digital government for all, benefitting both society and the broader economy. 

A key focus of Connecting Government 2030 is on delivering public services taking a “digital by default” approach through collaboration with stakeholders and the public, building towards 90% online uptake of key public services in line with the targets set by the EU’s Digital Decade. I am pleased to say, therefore, that my officials will shortly begin a public consultation to determine priorities for digital public services from those who access and use public services. 

Connecting Government 2030 addresses the digitalisation of public services dimension of the national digital strategy, Harnessing Digital - The Digital Ireland Framework. It also aligns with the targets set out in Civil Service Renewal 2030 as well as addressing digital targets set by the EU. 

I also wish to inform you that a specific briefing for members of the Oireachtas on Connecting Government 2030 will be held in the near future. 

Full details of Connecting Government 2030 are available on gov.ie.