James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for the very detailed response. I appreciate and understand that due to the very sensitive nature of the matter, such a response was going to be issued in reply to my question. However, I have to give my own perspective from what I have heard from people who have brought the issue to my attention. Upon looking at the individual cases without naming or going into facet of the Civil Service, I did find it a bit peculiar in relation to the issues that were raised with me. I think it would be a prudent move for the Minister, in his new Department, to take a look at the issue. I believe it has been raised in the past be Deputy Shortall in the Dáil in a parliamentary question. From my perspective, it is about bringing a degree of clarity to the situation. Obviously, people in jobs do not like to make complaints. The Minister and I both know that. It creates a culture that may disadvantage an employee in terms of their relationship with their superiors. That must be said in reply. If the Minister could commit to checking it out, I would deeply appreciate it. I wish him well in his new role.

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