Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2024
364. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice the number of employees within her Department and bodies under the aegis of her Department who are currently suspended on full pay pending disciplinary investigations; to outline, in tabular form, the length of time these employees have been under suspension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20319/24]
View answerI can inform the Deputy that there is currently 1 member of staff suspended on full pay in the Department pending a disciplinary investigation.
This information is further broken down in the table below.
|
Length of Time Suspended |
Number Of Staff Suspended |
|
Between 3 & 6 Months |
1 |
I am further informed by An Garda Síochána that there are 90 members currently on suspension and in receipt of suspension allowance, which is equal to full pay.
This information is further broken down in the table below.
|
Length of Time Suspended |
Number Of Staff Suspended |
|
Less than 6 months |
7 |
|
6-12 Months |
10 |
|
12+ Months |
73 |
Finally, I am informed by the Irish Prison Service (IPS) that there are currently 6 members of IPS staff who are suspended on full pay pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings.
This information is further broken down in the table below.
|
Length of Time Suspended |
Number Of Staff Suspended |
|
Up to 3 Months |
1 |
|
3-6 Months |
2 |
|
6-12 Months |
1 |
|
12+ Months |
2 |
