There are no staff in my Department suspended from work without prejudice and on full pay pending an investigation.
With regard to the agencies within my remit:
- Tusla has advised me that seven employees are currently on administrative leave on full pay pending an internal investigation;
- Oberstown Children Detention Campus has advised me that one employee is currently on suspension from work without prejudice and on full pay pending an investigation;
- The Adoption Authority of Ireland has advised me that they have no staff suspended from work without prejudice and on full pay pending an investigation;
- The Ombudsman for Children's Office have advised that they have replied directly to the Deputy on this matter.