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A World Class Statistical System for Ireland
Dr Patricia O’HaraChairperson National Statistics Board
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What does the NSB Vision require?• More use of secondary sources – administrative data, Big Data, other
private data sources
• National Data Infrastructure (NDI) – widespread use of unique identifiers
• Importance of public sector data recognised in various government policy initiatives –> better policy, administration and services
• Application of common standards right across the public service
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Realising the NSB Vision
• Strategic leadership and resources
• DPER and OGCIO
• Public Sector ICT Strategy
• CSO Coordination Role
• Irish Government Statistics Service
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Some Key Challenges
• CSO Budget – role has been significantly expanded• New EU legislative framework – new role• Big data• New skills• Privacy and data protection• Responding to users by addressing gaps• Balancing national and European needs
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Actions Needed – Leadership and Resources• Department of Public Expenditure and Reform as strategic leaders
• Data Sharing and Governance Legislation
• Government Chief Information Officer to oversee NDI
• CSO lead through coordination role
• Conviction and resources will determine success
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What Will Success Deliver?
• Efficient use of existing data sources
• Broader range of statistics with greater granularity – benefits for decisions makers and citizens alike
• Consistency across the system
• Clarity on use of data collected
• Administrative efficiency and improved public services