Written answers
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Department of Justice and Equality
Departmental Staff
Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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573. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 341 of 10 October 2023, if she will confirm the number of staff suffering from long-Covid who have had their employment terminated by her Department in particular (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55189/23]
Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I am informed that no members of staff at my Department suffering with long-Covid have had their employment terminated.
I am further informed by the Irish Prison Service that no staff have had their employment terminated due to long Covid.
As the Deputy will be aware, Garda members and staff are employed by the Garda Commissioner, who is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. My Department is not responsible for employing, or terminating the employment of Gardaí or Garda staff, as this is a strictly operational matter for Garda management, and my Department has no role.
As the Deputy will be aware, Circular 12/2023 sets out arrangements for the management of sick leave in the civil service. A range of supports and rehabilitative measures are in place to support and encourage officers in returning to the workplace following extended periods of illness. This Circular also applies to officers who are suffering or have suffered from long-Covid.
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