Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 8 February 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence

Review of Workplace Arrangements: Department of Foreign Affairs

Photo of Gary GannonGary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats)
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I am going to admit that my eyebrow did rise a little bit when Mr. Hackett said that the sparkling wine or the champagne was in the fridge for private occasions. What are the rules in respect of public servants drinking while on campus or in Iveagh House? Are there rules in advance of such activity? I would find it very strange if I walked into my office and some of my staff were sitting there drinking wine? What are the rules in that regard?