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Called "Democracy in the City" and launched on Wednesday, the project has been described by its creators as a "democracy marketplace," where opinions, proposals and ideas can be expressed in full view of the public and politicians. The new e-government project was equated with ancient Athens, where citizens and leaders gathered together to discuss political issues in a forum open to all voters.
The Irish Government should look beyond putting services online and rethink its overall IT strategy, according to a critical official report.
The advisory body says the e-government strategy should concentrate more on public service reform rather than the novelty of providing services on-line.
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