Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2017
467. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the way in which her Department responded to the declaration of the status red alert weather warning for its own employees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47927/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn foot of advice received, and in the interest of customer and staff safety, all Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection offices closed on 16th October 2017. Staff and customers were advised of this using all available channels, including internal email, media and the Department’s website and Twitter account.
Customers who had appointments scheduled on that day were contacted subsequently to reschedule their appointments.
No payments were affected due to appointments being cancelled.
