<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This article reviews the elements of continuity in the approach to public service reform in Ireland and of change in expectations of public service performance in Ireland over recent decades. It concludes that supporting democratic governance is the primary goal of public service and that trust in its capacity to meet society’s needs is the most appropriate criterion to assess reform programmes. It also suggests some priorities for future reform effort.</p></abstract>

This article reviews the elements of continuity in the approach to public service reform in Ireland and of change in expectations of public service performance in Ireland over recent decades. It concludes that supporting democratic governance is the primary goal of public service and that trust in its capacity to meet society’s needs is the most appropriate criterion to assess reform programmes. It also suggests some priorities for future reform effort.

Reflections on continuity and change in public service reform in Ireland

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This article reviews the elements of continuity in the approach to public service reform in Ireland and of change in expectations of public service performance...

Reflections on continuity and change in public service reform in Ireland

Published Online: Dec 31, 2020

Page range: 41 - 54

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/admin-2020-0023

Keywords
Public service reform, democratic governance

© 2020 Dermot McCarthy, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Reflections on continuity and change in public service reform in Ireland

Published Online: Dec 31, 2020

Page range: 41 - 54

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/admin-2020-0023

KeywordsPublic service reform, democratic governance

© 2020 Dermot McCarthy, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Public service reform, democratic governance