Why Mapping the Public Service is Important: European and Irish
Initiatives
Greg Mc DermottProperty Registration Authority
4th Oct 2011
Reality
There are lots of spatial databases within the Public Sector
OSi, PRA, Dept of Agriculture, DECLG, Bord Na Mona, Coillte, etc……
No required uniformity – based on individual needs
Duplication of data Unconnected services (Not joined-up
thinking) Lost potential
Common Thread
Everything you need to know about has a location element Service request Service delivery Crime incident Educational requirements Etc……..
Why the need ? Increased recognition of the value of Geographic
Information Systems in Government Increased use of geographic based business analysis
tools Need to Reduce costs Many related datasets are unconnected and duplicated
across Public Sector Need to increase effectiveness/improved delivery of
public services Need for evidence based and focused policy making Best value for money investment Horizontal view rather than vertical view of Public Sector Need for compliance (INSPIRE, ISDI) Increasing need for spatially referenced reporting
Health, education, employment etc. Anonymised Patterns and Trends
Current Position
No Government strategy in relation to Geographic/Spatial information
Decisions made on local/individual needs
Internationally the need for a strategy is well recognised
Common Reference Data through INSPIRE Compliance
Standard Data Specifications Discovery, View and Download Services
INSPIRE/ISDI
INSPIRE (Infrastructure for Spatial Information in
Europe) INSPIRE Compliance Group
Reference Framework 3 Annexes Irish INSPIRE Portal (ISDE) Visibility and Accessibility
ISDI (Irish Spatial Data Infrastructure) Can Use and Build on INSPIRE Framework Collaborative activities Shared Services Demands compliance
What needs to be done Adopt INSPIRE Data Standards/Specifications and Principles as a basis
for ISDI
Re-emphasise and drive the development of a Public Sector Wide GI/Spatial data strategy for Ireland which goes beyond INSPIRE Compliance
Ensure that all spatial datasets are identified and available at appropriate levels for use to other Public Sector Bodies
Set about adding a spatial reference (geo-locator) to other non-spatial datasets
Ensure that all funding/sanctions for spatial systems developments adhere to the spatial strategy
Unlock and Exploit the value!!!
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