Public Sector Staff Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Ceisteanna (386)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

386. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the directions provided to the payment of staff in the public sector and Civil Service that fall under the direction of her 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 she will make a statement on the matter. [11868/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Deputy Heather Humphreys)

On foot of the Met Éireann "Status Red" snow and ice warning initially for much of the East coast and subsequently for all counties, staff of my Department were directed to stay safely at home until the warning was lifted. In the communication to all staff, they were also advised to work from home where possible.

No deductions in pay or annual leave were made to staff in my Department for the days the Offices remained closed. Applications for paid or unpaid leave made in advance of the weather warning and office closures, where processed and availed of in the usual manner.