Public Sector Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2022

Tuesday, 5 April 2022

Questions (152)

Michael Ring

Question:

152. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of staff who are currently absent from work on full pay due to suspension or workplace disputes in his Department and in agencies and public bodies within his area of responsibility; the number who have been absent from work for up to three, three to six, six to twelve and over twelve months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17596/22]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment

My Department operates within the Disciplinary Code, the Dignity at Work and other relevant HR policies developed by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for use in the Civil Service. Any instances of suspension or workplace disputes are managed through the processes as set out in these HR policies.

At present there are no staff in my Department or the agencies under the remit of my Department absent from work on full pay due to suspension or workplace disputes. There have also been no staff absent from work on full pay due to suspension or workplace disputes over the periods referenced in the Deputy's question.