Departmental Staff Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 July 2017

Wednesday, 26 July 2017

Ceisteanna (1754)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

1754. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of staff in his Department who are suspended from work on full pay; the reason in each case; the length of time in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36727/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

At present there is one employee of my Department suspended on full pay pending an investigation. In the interests of confidentiality it would not be appropriate to furnish the additional information sought by the Deputy.