The Cabinet decision was taken in July.
It is mentioned in a report from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on savings and efficiencies from public service reform to be published today.
The report cites progress in cutting the public sector pay bill, e-government, legislative reform, performance measurement and implementation initiatives.
However, the Government is targeting a further €5.5bn in savings over the next three years.
In July, the Government agreed that all proposed new services will include an appraisal of the relative merits of outsourcing to the private sector, particularly in health, education, justice and local government.
There will be a priority shortlist of potential services for outsourcing.
Dialogue has already commenced with business, though there is no reference to dialogue with unions who are thought likely to resist the move.
Other cost reduction initiatives include measures on public procurement, property management, shared services, e-government and work practices.
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Quelle/Source: RTE News, 06.09.2012
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