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Delivering greater productivity. 2.3.1. The Parties agree to the extension of the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 – 2018 until December 2020. In this context, Paragraphs 3.1 to 3.5 relating to ‘Delivering Greater Productivity’ will continue to apply, with paragraph 3.2 to be updated to include the following: ‘The Government’s reform agenda includes but is not limited to the forthcoming “Our Public Service 2020 – Development and Innovation Framework” and:  in the Civil Service - the Civil Service Renewal Plan;  in the Education Sector - the Action Plan for Education 2016 – 2019 and underpinning strategies and developments, including the Further Education and Training Strategy; Curricular Reform within Schools; Action Plan to Expand Apprenticeship and Traineeship in Ireland 2016-2020; the National Skills Strategy 2025; the National Strategy for Higher Education to 2030; and the National Strategy to Improve Literacy and Numeracy (2011 to 2020);  in the Local Government Sector - the Action Programme for Effective Local Government - Putting People First, and a continuing commitment to engagement on ongoing change and reform in the Fire and Water services in accordance with the terms of reference of the nationally established groups, i.e. the Fire Services National Oversight and Implementation Group (FSNOIG) and the Irish Water Consultative Group (IWCG), and the library service;  in the Health Sector - major health reforms as determined by Government, including national strategies and health policies designed to support high quality care and maximise health outcomes, ongoing implementation of Healthy Ireland, the national framework for action to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Ireland, and other reforms implemented following consideration of The Future of Health Care Oireachtas Committee report, including any associated structural reforms;  in the Justice sector - the Modernisation and Renewal Programme 2016- 2021, which includes the agreed recommendations of the Garda Inspectorate Report, "Changing Policing in Ireland", and any recommendations agreed by Government that will arise from the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland; and  in the Defence sector - ongoing reform, modernisation and transformation initiatives, including in relation to the implementation of the White Paper on Defence, 2015.’

Delivering greater productivity. 2.3.1. The Parties agree to the extension of the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 – 2018 2016 until December 2020September 2018. In The Parties re-affirm the need to sustain the delivery of responsive and high-quality public services within available resources. Efficiencies need to be maximised and productivity in the use of resources increased through revised work practices and other initiatives. The Parties will work together to implement this context, Paragraphs 3.1 Agreement to 3.5 relating ensure cost effective delivery of public services along with excellent services to ‘Delivering Greater Productivity’ the public. The Parties recognise that the implementation of change programmes requires effective engagement and consultation and jointly supported mechanisms to resolve disagreement while achieving the shared objective of improved services to the public. The parties re-commit to effective engagement across the platform of the Government’s delivery of its change and reform agenda and understand that differences will continue to apply, with paragraph 3.2 require to be updated to include addressed in a structured manner and where necessary will be dealt with in accordance with the following: ‘provisions of paragraph 4. The Government’s reform agenda includes but is not limited to the forthcoming “Our Public Service 2020 Reform Plan 2014 – Development and Innovation Framework” 2016, and:  in the Civil Service - the Civil Service Renewal Plan;  in the Education Sector - the Action Plan for Education 2016 – 2019 and underpinning strategies and developments, including the Further Education and Training Strategy; Curricular Reform within Schools; Action Plan to Expand the Review of Apprenticeship and Traineeship Training in Ireland 2016-2020; the National Skills Strategy 2025Ireland; the National Strategy for Higher Education to 2030; and the National Strategy to Improve Literacy and Numeracy (2011 to 2020);  in the Local Government Sector - the Action Programme for Effective Local Government - Putting People First, ; and a continuing commitment to engagement on ongoing change and reform in the Fire and Water services in accordance with the terms of reference of the nationally established groups, i.e. the Fire Services National Oversight and Implementation Group (FSNOIG) and the Irish Water Consultative Group (IWCG), and the library serviceProgramme;  in the Health Sector - major the Future Health Strategic Framework for the reform of the health service, associated structural reforms as determined by Government, including national strategies and health policies designed to support high quality care and maximise health outcomes, ongoing outcomes - in particular the establishment of Hospital Groups and Community Healthcare Organisations - and implementation of Healthy Ireland, the national framework for action to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Ireland, ; and other reforms implemented following consideration of The Future of Health Care Oireachtas Committee report, including any associated structural reforms;  in the Justice sector Sector - the Modernisation and Renewal Programme 2016- 2021, which includes the agreed recommendations Review of the Garda Inspectorate ReportSíochána. The programme of reform will deliver ongoing measures in all sectors of the Public Service including, "Changing Policing but not limited to, measures to: enhance workplace productivity and service quality by improving work practices, as provided for in Ireland"the Public Service Agreement 2010 - 2014 and the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 - 2016, including through changes to rosters, flexible attendance patterns to meet service demands and public needs, better use of technology including e-rostering, cross-stream reporting, team-based working and changing skill mixes; consolidate and reorganise work in line with organisational needs, including service level agreements between public bodies; deliver services digitally through maximising the benefits of modern information technology; implement more shared approaches within and across sectors, including in areas such as public procurement, property management and shared services; and make maximum use of innovative models of service delivery that focus more on outcomes. In that context, the Parties reaffirm the commitments given in Chapter 1, Appendix: Service Delivery Options, Public Service Agreement 2010 - 2014 and restated in paragraph 3.19 of the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 - 2016. In particular, the commitment contained in paragraph 1 of that document to the use of direct labour to the greatest extent possible, where consistent with the efficient and effective delivery of effective public services, is reaffirmed. In the context of the greater flexibility now available to manage and prioritise staffing levels in each public service body, in response to demands for public services, this commitment to the use of direct labour to the greatest extent possible must be considered by the Parties. Where any dispute arises on the application of this commitment, the Parties shall seek to resolve any matter through direct dialogue. Where this fails to resolve the issue, the Parties shall use the dispute resolution mechanisms set out in paragraphs 4 and 6 of this Agreement. The processes set out in paragraph 6 of the “Service Delivery Options” document must be undertaken prior to any outsourcing of an existing service taking place, and any recommendations agreed by Government that will arise from the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland; and  in the Defence sector - ongoing reformevaluation process referred to in that paragraph, any cost comparisons shall exclude the totality of labour costs. At the centre of the reform programme is the achievement of higher standards of performance through more effective resource management and through maximising the potential of our workforce. To deliver this change, modernisation and transformation initiativesenhancement of the employment framework for public servants will be advanced, with the policies and strategies that relate to the management of the Public Service workforce a particular priority for change. In that regard, the Parties agree to continue to work within the framework of the Public Service Stability Agreement and reaffirm the overall commitments provided within it. Taking account of the commitments given in the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 - 2016, such as commitments to consultation and engagement as well as commitments to dispute resolution, the parties note that it is intended to modernise Public Service employment in line with modern HR practice, by: ensuring the best possible management of our human resources, through improved workforce planning, best practice recruitment and promotion procedures, grade restructuring and rationalisation and staff deployment in the context of the development of campus or group based structures; developing management capacity and accountability in all sectors, including enhancement of all management and supervisory roles, functions and responsibilities; implementing, with the aim of supporting an ethical workplace, up to date HR policies, including performance management, discipline, grievance and bullying and harassment policies; greater mobility within and between sectors as part of a move to a more open Public Service jobs market; ensuring that the performance and accountability of organisations and individuals is maximised; and modernising employee workplace relations practices in relation the Public Service, where agreed between the parties at sectoral level, to deliver more effective policies and bring procedures in line with the wider economy. The Parties will also continue to co-operate fully with change and reform measures advanced under the framework of the Public Service Agreements and in accordance with all of the arrangements set out in those agreements including commitments to consultation and engagement. The Parties reaffirm their commitments under paragraph 1.23 to paragraph 1.27 in the Public Service Agreement 2010 - 2014, and paragraphs 5.1 and 5.2 of the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 – 2016 which oblige all parties to:- recognise the importance of stable industrial relations and maintain a well-managed industrial relations environment; ensure that they have well developed communication channels; seek to resolve problems before they escalate into industrial disputes; resolve disagreements where they arise promptly; co-operate with the implementation of change pending the White Paper outcome of the industrial relations process conducted in a timely fashion; and where the Parties involved cannot reach agreement within 6 weeks, refer disputes by either side to the LRC and if necessary to the Labour Court or, alternatively, to other agreed machinery. Where a Conciliation or Arbitration Scheme applies, the issue will be referred within 6 weeks, to the Conciliation machinery under the Scheme and, if unresolved, to the Arbitration Board, alternatively, to other agreed machinery. The outcome from the industrial relations or arbitration process will be binding and final. The Parties reaffirm that:- there will be no cost-increasing claims for improvements in pay or conditions of employment by trade unions, Garda and Defence Force associations or employees during the period of the Agreement; they continue to be committed to promoting industrial harmony; and strikes or other forms of industrial action by trade unions, employees or employers are precluded in respect of any matters covered by this Agreement, where the employer, trade union or staff association are acting in accordance with the provisions of this agreement. In recognition of the contribution made by all public servants in terms of the ongoing impact on Defenceremuneration and other terms and conditions through the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts, 2015.’the Parties have reached agreement on public service pay measures that will ameliorate the impact of the legislation on the remuneration of all public servants. The Government has indicated that it intends to bring forward legislation by way of amendment to the existing Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts to give effect to the public service pay proposals which have been agreed by the parties to this Agreement as follows:

Delivering greater productivity. 2.3.1. The Parties agree to the extension of the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 – 2018 until December 2020. In this context, Paragraphs 3.1 to 3.5 relating to ‘Delivering Greater Productivity’ will continue to apply, with paragraph 3.2 to be updated to include the following: ‘The Government’s reform agenda includes includes, but is not limited to to, the forthcoming “Our Public Service 2020 – Development and Innovation Framework” , and:  • in the Civil Service - the Civil Service Renewal Plan;  • in the Education Sector - the Action Plan for Education 2016 – 2019 and underpinning strategies and developments, including the Further Education and Training Strategy; Curricular Reform within Schools; Action Plan to Expand Apprenticeship and Traineeship in Ireland 2016-2020; the National Skills Strategy 2025; the National Strategy for Higher Education to 2030; and the National Strategy to Improve Literacy and Numeracy (2011 to 2020);  • in the Local Government Sector - the Action Programme for Effective Local Government - Putting People First, and a continuing commitment to engagement on ongoing change and reform in the Fire and Water services in accordance with the terms of reference of the nationally established groups, i.e. the Fire Services National Oversight and Implementation Group (FSNOIG) and ), the Irish Water Consultative Group (IWCG), and the library service;  • in the Health Sector - major health reforms as determined by Government, including national strategies and health policies designed to support high quality care and maximise health outcomes, ongoing implementation of Healthy Ireland, the national framework for action to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Ireland, and other reforms implemented following consideration of The Future of Health Care Oireachtas Committee report, including any associated structural reforms;  • in the Justice sector - the Modernisation and Renewal Programme 2016- 2021, which includes the agreed recommendations of the Garda Inspectorate Report, "Changing Policing in Ireland", and any recommendations agreed by Government that will arise from the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland; and  • in the Prisons sector - the Irish Prison Service Strategic Plan 2016-2018. • in the Defence sector - ongoing reform, modernisation and transformation initiatives, including in relation to the implementation of the White Paper on Defence, 2015.’

Delivering greater productivity. 2.3.1. The Parties agree to the extension of the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 – 2018 until December 2020. In this context, Paragraphs 3.1 to 3.5 relating to ‘Delivering Greater Productivity’ will continue to apply, with paragraph 3.2 to be updated to include the following: ‘The Government’s reform agenda includes but is not limited to the forthcoming “Our Public Service 2020 – Development and Innovation Framework” and:  • in the Civil Service - the Civil Service Renewal Plan;  • in the Education Sector - the Action Plan for Education 2016 – 2019 and underpinning strategies and developments, including the Further Education and Training Strategy; Curricular Reform within Schools; Action Plan to Expand Apprenticeship and Traineeship in Ireland 2016-2020; the National Skills Strategy 2025; the National Strategy for Higher Education to 2030; and the National Strategy to Improve Literacy and Numeracy (2011 to 2020);  • in the Local Government Sector - the Action Programme for Effective Local Government - Putting People First, and a continuing commitment to engagement on ongoing change and reform in the Fire and Water services in accordance with the terms of reference of the nationally established groups, i.e. the Fire Services National Oversight and Implementation Group (FSNOIG) and the Irish Water Consultative Group (IWCG), and the library service;  • in the Health Sector - major health reforms as determined by Government, including national strategies and health policies designed to support high quality care and maximise health outcomes, ongoing implementation of Healthy Ireland, the national framework for action to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Ireland, and other reforms implemented following consideration of The Future of Health Care Oireachtas Committee report, including any associated structural reforms;  • in the Justice sector - the Modernisation and Renewal Programme 2016- 2021, which includes the agreed recommendations of the Garda Inspectorate Report, "Changing Policing in Ireland", and any recommendations agreed by Government that will arise from the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland; and  • in the Prisons sector - the Irish Prison Service Strategic Plan 2016-2018. • in the Defence sector - ongoing reform, modernisation and transformation initiatives, including in relation to the implementation of the White Paper on Defence, 2015.’