Setting out a vision for the civil service in Ireland

2025 1 has refocused attention on the vision, mission and values of the civil service.In other words, the context in which all work within the civil service is carried out.This paper describes the deliberations and outcomes of the Civil Service Renewal Taskforce in reflecting on these fundamental guiding principles.Over the intervening years, there have been some modifications of expression in the vision, mission and values, however, there remains a deep-rooted commitment to a public service ethos of independence, integrity, impartiality, equality, fairness and respect.73 1 Government of Ireland.(2025).