Mary Upton
Question:165 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will investigate allegations made by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25852/04]
View answerThursday, 21 October 2004
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The officer concerned was third on a panel for the position of senior supervisory agricultural officer which was set up in April 1996 to fill two posts. The officers placed first and second on the panel accepted the two posts. The office concerned has raised his case under the grievance procedure, which is an agreed procedure under the conciliation and arbitration scheme for the Civil Service. There is provision for mediation under this procedure and the officer was offered this service. My Department is prepared to continue this process. This procedure, which is agreed with all Civil Service unions, is the appropriate way for dealing with such cases.