Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 December 2012
230. Deputy Eamonn Maloney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will clarify the status of the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour, that is, is it mandatory on all civil servants as it indicates it is; the persons whose duty is it to enforce the code. [53840/12]
View answerThe provisions of the Code of Standards and Behaviour for Civil Servants apply to all established and unestablished civil servants whether full-time or employed on a temporary or part-time basis and to staff on forms of special leave including career break. The Code of Standards and Behaviour forms part of the terms of employment of all civil servants who are expected to apply it at all times. While breaches of the Code constitute a breach of the terms of employment and may ultimately result in disciplinary action it is a matter for line managers in the first instance to ensure that the provisions of the Code are adhered to.
