Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2024
117. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport 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. [20325/24]
View answerMy Department operates within the Disciplinary Code, the Dignity at Work Policy and other relevant HR policies developed by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform for use in the Civil Service. Any instances of suspension are managed through the processes as set out in the relevant HR policy.
As the Deputy will be aware, officers suspended pending investigation have a right to a confidential and fair process. Accordingly, I cannot set out the number of officials who are currently the subject of any disciplinary process currently in being. The suspension of an official with pay is not a sanction and is not a finding of wrongdoing.
I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the agencies under the aegis of my Department for direct response. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
