Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2022
659. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of community welfare officers nationally within the 400 filled posts who are on sick leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54774/22]
View answerThe Department's records show that 18 Higher Executive Officers (HEO) assigned to the Community Welfare Services are currently availing of sick leave.
Of these absences ten relate to long-term absences over 28 days spanning up to two years and eight officers are on short-term sick leave for a period of less than 28 days.
All sick leave absences are case managed by the Department's HR team and where relevant, reviewed in collaboration with the offices of the Civil Service Occupational Health Department.
In line with the Departments human resource strategy, HR provides support to officers on sick leave to assist in their return to work in collaboration with the officer and local management whilst following the medical advice of the occupational health office.
