Public Sector Staff

Tuesday, 5 April 2022

Ceisteanna (597)

Michael Ring

Ceist:

597. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice the number of staff who are currently absent from work on full pay due to suspension or workplace disputes in her Department and in agencies and public bodies within her area of responsibility; the number who have been absent from work for up to three, three to six, six to 12 and over 12 months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17603/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice

It has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time allowed. I will respond directly to the Deputy when the information is to hand.

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51

I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 597 to my Department, which was for answer on April 5, 2022, in which you requested the number of staff who are presently absent from work on full pay due to suspension or workplace disputes in my Department and in agencies and public bodies within my 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 I will make a statement on the matter.

As you will recall, the information you requested could not be obtained in the time available and I undertook to contact you again. Please find a response to this question for your consideration.

The combined number of staff currently absent from work on full pay due to suspension or workplace disputes in my Department and in the Offices, Agencies and Bodies under my remit, is outlined in the table below.

	Staff suspended
Up to 3 months	22
3-6 months	19
6-12 months	15
12+ months	59