I propose to take Questions Nos. 250, 263, 276 and 307 together.
The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table below:
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As of 25/4/22
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On Payroll
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Gross Salary Cost to the Dept
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Not on Payroll
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Seconded In
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6
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€514,000
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12
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Seconded Out
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5
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€203,236.80
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12
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As of 25/4/22
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Civil Service
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Public Service
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Seconded In
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6
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12
|
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Seconded Out
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11
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6
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My Department does not provide individual identifiable data such as staff names which are considered to be personal data.
Secondments in my Department are managed in line with the DPER Secondment Policy for the Civil Service 2021 and guideline’s and procedures governing secondments between civil and public service organisations and are reviewed on a regular basis. No secondment agreements are open ended or with the intention of the staff member not returning to their position within the Department. A secondment is a temporary arrangement which facilitates the release and movement of staff members for a specified period of time in a way which does not affect their employment status. Secondments provide staff members with opportunities to broaden their skills and continue their professional and personal development while retaining the right to return to their substantive or equivalent position at the end of the secondment. It also provides an opportunity for the Department to fill a temporary position, and the Department benefits from shared learning, good practice, new ideas and experience. My Department does not have any staff on secondment to or from the Private Sector.
