Review of Developments, Structure and Management in the Public Sector 2009.

A report is presented on the public sector in Ireland in 2009. It gives an overview of the political system of Ireland, including the status of majorities in the Dáil and Seanad. It discusses public sector reform and the need to develop a public service culture in Ireland, as well as various initiatives for increasing performance. International relations with the U.S. and the European Union (EU) are noted. The report also includes information on health care reform in Ireland, education, the justice system, defence, and budget issues affecting Irish society and government.