Public Sector Staff Sick Leave

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Questions (528)

Finian McGrath

Question:

528. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [38111/12]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

My Department is in the process of reforming sick leave provisions for the public service. We will implement our changes over the coming months. In this context, we will consider the ability of public servants to claim loss of earnings against a third party in the event of a personal injury claim.