Departmental Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2024

Wednesday, 8 May 2024

Questions (273)

Carol Nolan

Question:

273. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage 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. [20318/24]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

My Department manages all disciplinary matters in accordance with the Civil Service Disciplinary Code.

This procedure is initiated where a concern arises about the conduct, work performance, and/or attendance of a civil servant. The procedure provides a fair and efficient process for dealing with any such concern and applies to all civil servants other than new entrants serving in a probationary capacity.

As requested, please see below table outlining the number of staff currently suspended on full pay in accordance with the Civil Service Disciplinary Code within my Department:

Number of staff suspended on full pay in accordance with the Disciplinary Code*	Length of time under suspension
1	4 years 11 months

*As a protective measure, in line with 3.2.16 of the Disciplinary Code

The details requested in relation to bodies under the aegis of my Department are a matter for the individual bodies concerned. Arrangements have been put in place by each Agency to facilitate the provision of information by State Bodies directly to members of the Oireachtas. The contact email addresses for each agency are set out in the table below:

Bodies under the Aegis of DHLGH	Oireachtas email
An Bord Pleanála	[e-mail]
An Fóram Uisce	[e-mail]
Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority	[e-mail]
Docklands Oversight and Consultative Forum	[e-mail]
Electoral Commission	[e-mail]
Ervia	[e-mail]
Gas Networks Ireland	[e-mail]
Heritage Council	[e-mail]
Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency	[e-mail]
Housing Finance Agency	[e-mail]
Land Development Agency	[e-mail]
Local Government Management Agency	[e-mail]
Maritime Area Regulatory Authority	[e-mail]
National Oversight and Audit Commission	[e-mail]
National Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee	[e-mail]
Office of the Planning Regulator	[e-mail]
Pyrite Resolution Board	[e-mail]
Residential Tenancies Board	[e-mail]
Tailte Éireann	[e-mail]
Uisce Éireann	[e-mail]
Valuation Tribunal	[e-mail]
Waterways Ireland	[e-mail]