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A Government source said this has become a growing issue with many salaries for senior public sector positions

DPER approved allowance to attract candidates for HIA CEO

The Department of Public Expenditure had to approve payment of €14,367 annual allowances for two senior state roles after separate recruitment campaigns failed to find a suitable candidate.

Business • 08 Feb 24

The guidelines state that all employees who can work from home should continue to do so

Govt employees told to work from home, avoid contact

Government employees should only attend their normal workplaces where organisations deem it to be essential that they should work on site, according to the latest guidelines for managers issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Ireland • 27 Mar 20

Robert Watt (above) has been accused of 'playing politics' with the Oireachtas by John McGuinness

Committee chairs demand DPER chief to attend hearings

The chairpersons of two Oireachtas committees have demanded that the head of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Robert Watt, attend their meetings and answer questions about financial oversight on big capital projects.

Politics • 18 Feb 19

The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform said the centre is expected to deliver annual savings to the Exchequer of around a third, estimated at €15.4m annually

Accenture to build €30m Govt finance tech platform

Professional services firm Accenture has won a €30m contract to build a new finance technology platform and management system for Government departments.

Business • 30 Sep 16

Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Robert Watt

Department defends management of severance payouts

The Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has defended his department's management of severance payments in the public sector.

News • 21 Sep 16

SIPTU laid out their plans in January to embark on a campaign calling for pay increases of 5%

SIPTU expects public sector pay increases

SIPTU President Jack O'Connor has said he expects pay increases to be achieved in the public sector when talks with the Government get under way in May.

News • 24 Mar 15

A report has found that the HSE will fail to meet its cost reduction targets by €186m

Dept insists HRA will deliver €1bn payroll savings

The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has insisted that the Haddington Road Agreement will still deliver €1 billion in payroll savings by 2016 when it expires.

News • 14 Apr 14

The Government is seeking an up-front payment for the new lotto licence

Expressions of interest sought for lotto licence

Groups looking to bid for the national lottery licence have been asked to submit expressions of interest by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Business • 08 May 13

The Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform outlines a priority list of allowances to be abolished or reviewed

State employees to have over 80 allowances cut

The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has instructed all Government departments to commence moves to cut over 80 allowances for serving state employees.

Business • 10 Oct 12

Review: Civil service performance ratings inflated

Civil service managers could face sanctions for failing to properly manage underperforming staff, according to proposals under consideration by the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform.

News • 12 Apr 12

Department of Public Expenditure and Reform