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Wednesday, 2.10.2024
eGovernment Forschung seit 2001 | eGovernment Research since 2001

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{mospagebreak}There was a time when e-government was seen as one of the main drivers in promoting digital or e-inclusion. In fact many people still believe this to be the case. But it was very much the vogue about five or six years ago, at the beginning of the e-government hype. In fairness to those who were advocating this ‘solution’ to the digital divide, they did so with the best of intentions and on the understanding that e-government would be all pervasive — that putting services online would make them more attractive and thereby attract the digitally divided to the information age.

Read more: Ireland: Internet divides not conquers

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Despite some successful examples of the efficiencies derived from e-government in Ireland in terms efficient means to file taxes, Irish SMEs are still struggling with red tape and bureaucracy when it comes to selling to the Irish Government, it has been claimed.

In its latest E-Business Survey, which covered not only Chamber of Commerce of Ireland (CCI) members but a broad sway of SMEs across the country, CCI commended the Revenue Commissioner’s online service as a well as the Motor Tax and Companies Registration Office, which showcase the potential that exists for cutting down on red tape through the use of digital technology.

Read more: Ireland: Too much red tape in e-government purchasing

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The Revenue Commissions on-line service (ROS) recieved an award today for being one of Europe's most innovative public services.

The ROS, which was launched in September 2001, allows taxpayers to file tax returns and access their account information over the internet.

Read more: Ireland: Iffy Revenue computer wins Euro award

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The best of the best in European eGovernment were announced today at a pan-European ministerial conference in Manchester. Revenue On-line from Ireland, KSI ZUS from Poland, Kadaster-on-line from the Netherlands, and a system for electronic invoicing from Denmark each picked up one of the prestigious awards celebrating Europe’s most innovative public services.

They were presented by Information Society and Media Commissioner Viviane Reding and UK Cabinet Office Minister responsible for eGovernment Jim Murphy. The event also showcased 52 finalist projects, selected from among the 234 nominated “good practice” cases.

Read more: Ireland: Revenue Online wins key European eGovernment award

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Local authorities in Ireland are adopting new technology to help communicate more easily with their suppliers.

The new solution, already implemented by Kerry County Council, allows suppliers to submit their annual quotes online using dynamic e-forms through www.laquotes.ie.

Read more: Ireland: Local authorities opt for e-procurement

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