Public Sector Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2022

Tuesday, 5 April 2022

Ceisteanna (265)

Michael Ring

Ceist:

265. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of staff who are currently absent from work on full pay due to suspension or workplace disputes in his Department and in agencies and public bodies within his area of responsibility; the number who have been absent from work for up to three, three to six, six to twelve and over twelve months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17604/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

I wish to advise the Deputy that there is currently one member of staff employed by my Department absent for a period greater than 12 months due to the circumstances set out in the question.

There are no staff in this position in the bodies under the aegis of my Department with the exception of the Office of Public Works (OPW), where there is one member of staff absent for a period between 3 to 6 months due to these circumstances.