Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In my Department responsibility for this issue lies within the human resources section which works closely with the public service reform unit of my Department. On whether there is consistent implementation of the policy across the Civil Service, I am satisfied that it is applied. It is a matter I have reviewed with staff in my Department and we believe the policy is applied broadly and fairly, but we can never be complacent on this matter. The statistics I have given to the Deputy and the ones referenced by him should be viewed in the context of the many tens of thousands working in the Civil Service, although one case is one too many. We have to treat the issue with the seriousness it deserves. I am personally committed to ensuring that will happen, as I know my Department is, too. This is a very serious matter.

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