Departmental Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 February 2010

Tuesday, 23 February 2010

Ceisteanna (78)

Frank Feighan

Ceist:

135 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Taoiseach the policy of his Department regarding staff who donate blood during normal working hours; if staff are required to clock out when giving blood; if measures are in place which encourage staff to donate blood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8640/10]

Freagraí scríofa

The Taoiseach

It is the policy of my Department to facilitate staff who wish to donate blood during normal working hours. At regular intervals during the year all staff are invited to donate blood and staff who wish to make donations are credited with time off to enable them to do so.