Public Sector Staff Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Ceisteanna (305)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

305. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the directions for the payment of staff in the public sector and Civil Service that fall under the direction of his Department for the days during Storm Emma when staff were directed to stay at home; if deductions in pay and annual leave were made to staff in the public sector or Civil Service as a result of days lost during the storm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11879/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

Following advice from the National Emergency Coordinating Committee, all of the Department’s offices in Leinster and Munster were closed on Thursday 1 March and Friday 2 March apart from staff providing essential services in areas such as the Border Management Unit, Dublin Airport, the Irish Prison Service and An Garda Siochana.  Staff with remote access were requested to attend to normal business where possible.  Management across all of the areas under the direction of my Department have compiled the details of who attended for duty and those that didn't and accounted for time lost in their areas as appropriate but no deductions have been made to pay or annual leave.