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Dublin Castle played host to the 2010 Taoiseach's Public Service Excellence Awards ceremony on July 8th. We were proud to see our Irish government customers, the NCCA, receive this prestigious accolade for their work on the FÓN Project. Learnosity were delighted to partner with the NCCA for all phases of the project.

The evolution of the Public Service is high on the agenda of the current Irish government. The Taoiseach has gone as far as appointing a Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Public Service Transformation. The strategic emphasis on innovation, improved efficiencies and cost savings were all key themes recognised in this year's awards.

Learnosity CEO, Gavin Cooney, with Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Brian Cowan at the Taoiseach's Public Service Excellence Awards 2010.

The Taoiseach's Public Service Excellence Awards take place every two years. This year attracted 208 entries that were reviewed by a judging panel chaired by well known broadcaster and successful businessman David Harvey. There were 20 eventual winners from the sizeable original entry. The winners were diverse and ranged from the FÓN project to improvements in process for jobseekers, cost savings for local authorities in the Midlands, systems that have reduced youth crime levels, improvements in communication processes for families with disabled children and many more worthy recipients.

The awards Project Summaries Booklet included a nice write up on the FÓN project.

Our heartiest congratulations to the FÓN project team who are most deserved winners of a 2010 Taoiseach's Public Service Excellence Award.