Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 February 2010
121 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his policy regarding staff who donate blood during normal working hours; if staff are required to clock out when giving blood; the measures that are in place to encourage staff to donate blood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8516/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraApproximately every three months, my Department's Human Resources Section circulates a notice to all staff to encourage them to make blood donations. These notices normally follow calls by the Irish Blood Transfusion Service for donors. The Blood Transfusion Service provides transportation for Dublin-based staff members of my Department who attend Blood Donation Clinics.
My Department does not deduct clock time from staff who donate blood during normal working hours.
