The Reform Office, NALA and Plain English

This month staff from the Reform Office in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform took part in NALA plain English training. The training focused on the main plain English guidelines (writing concisely, using familiar words and using the active voice). It also focused on a selection of trainees' own documents. Staff reported that the training was interesting and useful. This training was delivered as part of the Department's commitment to plain language as outlined in the New Public Sector Reform Plan 2014-2016.