Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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407. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of departmental staff currently on sick or stress leave; and the number who took stress or sick leave in each of the past five years and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [17778/23]

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to inform the Deputy the number of staff in my Department currentlyon sick leave or leave cited as stress related is set out in Table A below:

Table A:

The number of staff in my Department currentlyon sick leave or leave cited as stress related over the last five years is set out in Table B below:

Table B:

The Department provides assistance and information to all staff on sick leave (including stress related) to assist them in managing their absence. Staff have access to a confidential Civil Service Employee Assistance Service that can provide guidance and support for personal or work related issues. Staff can also contact the local HR Unit in my Department or the NSSO (HR shared service for the Civil Service) for for advice or information on or any aspect of sick leave. 

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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408. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of allegations of bullying made by departmental staff against departmental staff in each of the past five years, and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will detail what actions are being taken by his Department to investigate the allegations, or if they are being investigated. [17796/23]

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to inform the Deputy that there were no allegations of bullying made by departmental staff against departmental staff in each of the past five years, and none to date in 2023.

The key policy in relation to this is the "Dignity at Work Policy". This policy sets out procedures for staff to resolve issues or complaints which relate to bullying, harassment or sexual harassment in the Civil Service.

It is provided to all staff on joining my Department and is contained in the Department's Staff Booklet which is circulated regularly to all staff. 

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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409. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of Departmental staff dismissed in each of the past ten years and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [17814/23]

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to inform the Deputy the details of the number of Departmental staff of this Department that were dismissed in each of the past ten years, and to date in 2023 is set out in Table A below.

Table A