Gerard Murphy (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 425: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people on the payroll of his Department who are not working in his Department for one reason or another; if the results will be categorised with as much detail as possible. [8131/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Within my Department, 19 staff come within this category, usually on the basis of secondment or loan arrangements where salary is recouped from other Departments or agencies. In one case, the Department provides a payroll facility for an ex-member of staff who has taken up a post with an international body. This salary is recouped in full. One member of staff is suspended and awaiting the outcome of normal disciplinary proceedings. Four of the staff included in the figure are undergoing full-time educational courses in public policy and law. These staff are obliged to attend the office whenever possible.