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Maintaining the momentum for reform. 1.3.1 This Agreement reflects a commitment by the parties to harness this momentum for change to meet the immediate challenges that present in the lifetime of the Agreement, and to prepare for future challenges. These include:  Continuing the public service response to COVID-19, consulting and preparing for the safe and regulated distribution of vaccines, and returning to the normal delivery of health services that were interrupted by the need to respond to the pandemic.  Ensuring that schools remain open safely and that challenges in learning that may have arisen for children during the crisis are addressed.  Managing the national response to Brexit, which will present huge challenges across civil service departments and State agencies.  Accommodating the potential of remote working where appropriate in line with the Programme for Government and establishing the public service as a driver of best practice in this area.  Addressing the challenges presented in the public service by digitisation and other new technologies, including the need to retrain, recruit, retain and develop a high performing workforce.  Sustaining an agile public service that is responsive to the changing needs of citizens, communities and businesses.

Maintaining the momentum for reform. 1.3.1 This Agreement agreement reflects a commitment by the parties to harness this momentum for change to meet the immediate challenges that present in the lifetime of the Agreementagreement, and to prepare for future challenges. These include:  • Continuing the public service response to COVID-19COVID, consulting and preparing for the safe and regulated distribution of vaccines, and returning to the normal delivery of health services that were interrupted by the need to respond to the pandemic.  • Ensuring that schools remain open safely and that challenges in learning that may have arisen for children during the crisis are addressed.  • Managing the national response to Brexit, which will present huge challenges across civil service departments and State agencies.  • Accommodating the potential of remote working where appropriate in line with the Programme for Government and establishing the public service as a driver of best practice in this area.  • Addressing the challenges presented in the public service by digitisation and other new technologies, including the need to retrain, recruit, retain and develop a high performing workforce.  • Sustaining an agile public service that is responsive to the changing needs of citizens, communities and businesses.

Maintaining the momentum for reform. 1.3.1 This Agreement reflects a commitment by the parties to harness this momentum for change to meet the immediate challenges that present in the lifetime of the Agreement, and to prepare for future challenges. These include:  • Continuing the public service response to COVID-19, consulting and preparing for the safe and regulated distribution of vaccines, and returning to the normal delivery of health services that were interrupted by the need to respond to the pandemic.  • Ensuring that schools remain open safely and that challenges in learning that may have arisen for children during the crisis are addressed.  • Managing the national response to Brexit, which will present huge challenges across civil service departments and State agencies.  • Accommodating the potential of remote working where appropriate in line with the Programme for Government and establishing the public service as a driver of best practice in this area.  • Addressing the challenges presented in the public service by digitisation and other new technologies, including the need to retrain, recruit, retain and develop a high performing workforce.  • Sustaining an agile public service that is responsive to the changing needs of citizens, communities and businesses.