Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 7 November 2023
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality
Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed)
Ms Yvonne Cooke:
With regard to the process, we would want to know about the specific case. We have a process in place whereby local GPs can assist to get people back to work quicker. That is a new piece and means members do not have to go to the chief medical officer. I mentioned that we have been adding resources to the occupational health unit and that is definitely assisting. There is close monitoring between HR colleagues locally in the divisions, the specialist units and my own HR team with respect to actively engaging with individuals who are injured. The Commissioner routinely contacts colleagues. We keep quite a close eye on that. We are also reviewing what is referred to as the 11.37 process whereby individuals remain on full pay when an investigation is undertaken into an injury on duty. We can link in afterwards on a particular case. We would be keen to hear about that.
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