Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2021
273. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of the departure of a person (details supplied) from their position of employment in Kilmainham Gaol ; the details of an investigation arising from same; the actions taken on foot of this in terms of on-site measures and any legal criminal action taken against the person; and if the particulars of the case are subject to a FOI request. [1179/21]
View answerAn OPW employee based at Kilmainham Gaol was subject to the investigation of a matter that arose following the identification of issues with the visitor admission system by local management. The investigation was undertaken in accordance with the JIC Code of Practice on Disciplinary Procedures and the employee’s employment ceased in early 2017 following the conclusion of the Disciplinary Procedures. The matter was reported to and dealt with by An Garda Siochána.
The actions taken on-site in response to the matter included the implementation of improved measures relating to segregation of duties, dual custody of cash, authorisation and scheduling of tours and system monitoring.
Any request in relation to this matter under the FOI act would be processed in accordance with the provision of that Act.
