Written answers
Wednesday, 8 May 2024
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Departmental Staff
Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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401. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of employees within his Department and bodies under the aegis of his Department who are currently suspended on full pay pending disciplinary investigations; to outline, in tabular form, the length of time these employees have been under suspension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20308/24]
Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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This Department manages all disciplinary matters in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Disciplinary Code applicable to the Civil Servant concerned.
A disciplinary procedure is initiated where a concern arises regarding the conduct, performance, and/or attendance of a Civil Servant. A disciplinary procedure provides a fair and efficient process for dealing with such concerns and all Civil Servants are obliged to participate in such procedures.
I have outlined in the table below, as requested, the number of staff currently suspended on full pay in relation to disciplinary procedures within my Department:
| Number of staff suspended on full pay in accordance with the Disciplinary Code* | Length of time under suspension |
|---|---|
| 1 | See note below** |
*As a protective measure, in line with Section 3.2.16 of the Civil Service Disciplinary Code (Circular 19/2016)
**Due to the very limited number of cases in my Department, we feel that information relating to the duration of suspension cannot be released as it may potentially identify the officer(s) concerned.
The details requested in relation to bodies under the aegis of my Department are a matter for the individual bodies concerned.
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