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Don’t use civil servants as scapegoats for overspend in Northern Ireland
FDA National Officer for Northern Ireland Robert Murtagh spoke to BBC Radio Ulster to challenge claims that senior civil servants were to blame for a projected £2.45 billion overspend in major capital projects.
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FDA challenges “political rhetoric” over reports senior officials could be dismissed if they fail to make efficiency cuts
The FDA has criticised the political rhetoric around the government’s updated performance management framework for the senior civil service.
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FDA welcomes consultation on Ofsted Report Card proposals
The FDA has welcomed a consultation on the introduction of new report cards alongside a package of proposed inspection reforms.
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9% pay rise for NI civil servants ‘genuine attempt to tackle pay erosion’, says FDA
The FDA is recommending to members to accept the Northern Ireland civil service pay offer for 2024/25, which represents a 9% increase over a 20-month period.
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