Transforming public services through innovation and collaboration.
Government and Public Sector
At PwC, we’ve built a wealth of experience partnering with government departments and public sector organisations across the country. By combining our deep understanding of technology, laws and regulations, we’re committed to transforming how public services are delivered. From helping public bodies embrace digital transformation and enhancing citizen services to conducting periodic critical reviews, we offer tailored solutions to identify key risks, drive sustainable outcomes and ensure you stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
What’s keeping public leaders up at night?
Public sector organisations are facing a wave of complex, overlapping challenges. From regulatory uncertainty to digital transformation, workforce pressures to cybersecurity threats, the demands are growing while resources remain constrained. These priorities reflect the real-world issues our clients are navigating every day, issues that shape decisions, stretch capacity and test resilience.
Regulatory resilience
Public sector organisations are under constant pressure to respond to new regulations. These changes often arrive quickly with limited guidance and can disrupt existing processes. Teams must interpret complex requirements while maintaining service continuity. The challenge is balancing compliance with operational stability, especially when resources are stretched.
Smart digital delivery
Digital expectations are rising, but many public services still rely on outdated systems. Integrating new technologies is difficult when data is fragmented and infrastructure is ageing. Teams face pressure to deliver faster, more user-friendly services while managing risk, cost and legacy constraints.
Workforce transformation
Public sector teams are being asked to take on new responsibilities without a clear roadmap for skills development. Strategic planning is often reactive, and workforce data can be incomplete. The challenge is building capability while maintaining morale and continuity in service delivery.
Cybersecurity confidence
Cyber threats are growing in scale and complexity. Public bodies hold sensitive data and operate critical systems, making them high-value targets. Many teams struggle to keep pace with evolving risks, especially when budgets are tight and expertise is limited. The stakes are high and the margin for error is small.
Strategic resource use
Funding pressures are intensifying. Public organisations must deliver more with less, often without the tools or data to make informed decisions. Budget cycles are short, demands are long-term and trade-offs are unavoidable. The challenge is making choices that are both efficient and equitable.
Procurement simplified
Procurement processes are often slow, complex and difficult to navigate. Compliance requirements can be rigid and market engagement is constrained. Teams must balance transparency with flexibility and value with speed. The result is frequent delays and missed opportunities to innovate.
Change that sticks
Change initiatives in the public sector often face resistance, not because the ideas are flawed, but because the execution lacks clarity or support. Stakeholders may be disengaged and frontline teams overwhelmed. The challenge is making change feel manageable, relevant and worth the effort.
Solutions that drive success
Ireland’s government and public sector bodies face numerous challenges, but they are also well-positioned to leverage digital solutions like GenAI and cloud computing. That’s where we come in.
- Transport
- Housing and Infrastructure
- Defence
- Public Sector
Transport
At PwC, we get that transport is way more than just movement—it’s the pulse that connects people to jobs, homes, education, and everything that makes life tick. With ambitious climate goals shaping the future, Ireland’s transport sector is gearing up for a serious makeover, and we’re here to make sure the journey to interconnected, net zero travel is smart, sustainable, and downright exciting. From electrifying the islands’ roads to boosting rail and public transport across Ireland, we blend deep expertise with a global outlook to help create seamless, green, integrated transport ecosystems.
We’re your partner across the whole transport landscape. Whether you’re shaping policy, building infrastructure, or running operational services, we bring bold ideas and savvy solutions to keep projects on track, rail services on time, and investments delivering real bang for buck. Innovation, data intelligence, and customer experience? Check, check, check. And with cyber threats lurking, we also make sure safety and trust are front and centre.
Put simply: if it moves people or goods, we move it forward. From crafting multi-billion euro investment cases and designing intermodal hubs to reshaping how customers engage with transport, PwC is driving the future of transport in Ireland—efficient, sustainable, and integrated like never before.
Housing and Infrastructure
We partner with government and local authorities to deliver sustainable housing and infrastructure projects that meet housing targets and strengthen community resilience. Our expertise supports accelerating project delivery, enhancing collaboration across agencies, and addressing regulatory and funding challenges.
We help close the digital gap by modernising public services—improving efficiency and citizen experience through targeted digital transformation and data analytics.
Together, we drive practical, future-ready solutions that balance growth, innovation, and lasting impact for local communities.
Defence
Geopolitical uncertainty, evolving security threats, and the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks pose significant challenges for Ireland’s defence and national security organisations. At the same time, public spending constraints require that investments deliver clear value for money and sustainable long-term benefits.
PwC supports defence and security bodies to navigate these challenges with practical, innovative solutions. We combine deep sector expertise with emerging technologies and a strong focus on cybersecurity, and operational resilience. Our teams help organisations modernise capabilities, optimise resources, and drive innovation—all while managing risk and ensuring alignment with national security priorities.
Public Sector
We’re passionate about strengthening public services. Our core values reflect the Design Principles for Government in Ireland, guiding us to listen, collaborate, experiment and co-create with our public sector clients to achieve meaningful results for the people of Ireland.
With expertise in large-scale transformation, design thinking, change management, and digital innovation, we are equipped to help government bodies tackle priorities like climate action, renewable energy, GenAI and cybersecurity. We can also support government departments in preparing for periodic critical reviews (PCRs) to improve governance and service delivery.
Leveraging insights from PwC’s global public sector network, we bring international best practices to help Ireland’s public services meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
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