Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Question 347: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); if she is satisfied with the treatment of this person, especially having regard to the case previously settled and the compensation received arising from allegations that the person was bullied; if it was part of the settlement that the person was not to have contact with the person who was alleged to have bullied him or her; if she is satisfied that this commitment has been honoured; if the person concerned was removed from the building on 7 October 2005, and if so, the reasons for same and the circumstances in which it took place; the status of the person and if they continue to be paid; if the person's general practitioner has certified the person as being fit for work; if the person will be allowed to return to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34796/05]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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In March 2005 my Department, through the Chief State Solicitor's office, entered into an agreement with the person to whom the Deputy refers in settlement of a case brought by that individual against my Department. I am satisfied that my Department has used its best endeavours at all times to comply with the terms of that agreement.

On 7 October 2005 the person in question was involved in a serious incident with a senior officer in the Portlaoise office. Arising from this incident the person, who is the subject of this parliamentary question, was requested to remain at home until the chief medical officer certifies him fit to return to duty. The chief medical officer has requested a medical report from the person's medical consultant and the chief medical officer has not yet received this report.