Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
2129. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if office space for a superintendent veterinary inspector living in County Donegal but headquartered centrally is available in County Donegal or if temporary office space could be made available and, if not, when office space in County Donegal is likely to be made available for a person with this role. [43101/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraStaff in my Department are headquartered in specific geographic areas to meet the business needs of the Department and the needs of our customers. Some staff members may choose to accept an assignment, even though it may not be located close to their home. When they do so, that is a matter of choice for them.
My Department provides suitable office accommodation and facilities to all staff based on their assigned work location, rather than on the basis of where a staff member lives. When vacancies arise, staff are free to seek a transfer to assignments in locations that may better suit their domestic arrangements.
Such transfers are part of formal processes and are operated in a fair and transparent manner.
