Departmental Correspondence

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 April 2014

Tuesday, 8 April 2014

Questions (58)

Luke 'Ming' Flanagan

Question:

58. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Taoiseach if he will ensure that when a communication in relation to wrongdoing is received in his Department that the communication will be deemed to have come to his attention; if he will confirm that, while he is not expected to personally exercise the function of dealing with wrongdoing, he is responsible for ensuring that the function is exercised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16298/14]

Written answers

The Taoiseach

My Department has procedures in place to ensure that correspondence received here is dealt with appropriately. Correspondence of the nature outlined by the Deputy is brought to the attention of relevant Ministerial offices.

I have seen Deputy Flanagan's recent letter, co-signed by a number of Deputies. The individual correspondence outlined is receiving attention.