Address by Mr. Brendan Howlin, T.D., Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform 2011 MacGill Forum on Wednesday, 14 December, 2011   Introduction Thank you for inviting me here today.  I am delighted to have the opportunity to meet with … Continue reading →

Good Morning. I would, at the outset, wish to express my appreciation to the President and Council of the Institute for inviting me here to open today’s Forum Ethics Today Hard Calls / Right Decisions.   The themes for discussion … Continue reading →

Introduction Chairman, Colleagues,   Let me start by thanking the Committee for this meeting on the Government’s recently published Public Service Reform Plan.  I am very anxious that we engage fully with all stakeholders, including the Oireachtas, on this important … Continue reading →

Introduction Chairman, Colleagues,   I am delighted to have the opportunity to meet with you today to discuss the various elements of the Government’s strategy to deliver real and lasting reform of the Public Service.  I am confident that your … Continue reading →

  Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011 Minister Brendan Howlin Second Stage Speech   A Ceann Comhairle, Members of the House   Purpose of Bill The primary purpose of the Bill is to apply the Financial … Continue reading →

  Infrastructure & Capital Investment 2012-16 Launch of Medium Term Exchequer Investment Framework   Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome. Last week my colleague, the Minister for Finance, published the Medium-Term Fiscal Statement.  It sets out the contribution to our consolidation effort … Continue reading →

DÁIL ÉIREANN SECOND STAGE READING PUBLIC SERVICE PENSIONS (SINGLE SCHEME) AND REMUNERATION BILL 2011 Since coming into Office, this Government has already shown that it is committed to reform. We are determined to change crucial aspects of Government and public … Continue reading →

 Why Sell Assets   Can I say, at the outset, that I understand the reluctance that many people have in relation to contemplating any sale of our State Assets.  My party is among their number.  Our commercial State companies have … Continue reading →

SPEECH BY THE MINISTER FOR PUBLIC EXPENDITURE & REFORM, MR. BRENDAN HOWLIN T.D.   Institute of Public Administration (IPA) Conference “Next Stages in Public Service Reform – Challenges and Choices”   Wednesday, 12th October, 2011 IPA, 57-61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin … Continue reading →