Prison Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016

Friday, 16 September 2016

Questions (893)

Seán Fleming

Question:

893. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to outline the way a request for an injury warrant in respect of prison officers is assessed by his Department, taking into account the advice of the Chief Medical Officer; if he will provide information guidelines on the way this matter is dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24973/16]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

Injury warrant cases, which occur very infrequently, are assessed by my department on an individual basis taking account of all relevant factors, including any medical evidence that may be adduced.