An Garda Siochana · 2019-10-22 · Luaigh an uimhir tharaghta seo a leanas le do thoil: Please...
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PAC32-R-2449 B Meeting 10/10/2019 Oifig Runaf Prfobhaideach an Choimisineara An Garda Sfochana Paire an Fhionnuisce Baile Atha Cliath 8 D08 HN3X I t!OllSC>d aJ t;, ,... 2040 d Luaigh an uimhir tharaghta seo a leanas le do thoil: Please quote the following ref. number: CMR_35-164949/14 Ms Eilis Fallon An Garda Siochana Committee Secretariat Committee of Public Accounts Leinster House Dublin Dear Ms Fallon Office of the Commissioner's Private Secretary Garda Headquarters Phoenix Park Dublin 8 D08 HN3X Laithrean Greasain / Website: www.garda.ie Riomhpost / E-mail: [email protected] I am directed by the Commissioner to refer to your correspondence of 25 June 2019 received at this office on 3 September and to provide the following response to the questions set out; 1. Whether the Commissioner was aware of the verbal complaint made The Commissioner was not aware of a verbal complaint made by . 2. Whether the Commissioner was aware that a mediation process had been put in place before a formal written complaint was lodged - as per public policy - . The Commissioner was not aware of a mediation process as outlined in your letter at point 2. 3. A breakdown of the number of exit surveys from individuals employed under the Garda Siochana vote who cited bullying and/or harassment issues in their exit surveys. Please include a separate breakdown of these exit surveys for Store Street Garda Station. No personal details are requested, just the number of exit surveys that mention bullying and/or harassment. An Garda Siochana has no record of any person cit ing bullying and/or harassment in their exit surveys. Exit interviews are conducted by local management. There is no organisational policy in place in this regard. An Garda Sfochana: Ag Coinneail Daoine Sabhailte - Keeping People Safe
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PAC32-R-2449 B Meeting 10/10/2019
Oifig Runaf Prfobhaideach an Choimisineara An Garda Sfochana Paire an Fhionnuisce Baile Atha Cliath 8 D08 HN3X
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2040d Luaigh an uimhir tharaghta seo a leanas le do thoil: Please quote the following ref. number:
CMR_35-164949/14
Ms Eilis Fallon
An Garda Siochana
Committee Secretariat Committee of Public Accounts Leinster House Dublin
Dear Ms Fallon
Office of the Commissioner's Private Secretary Garda Headquarters Phoenix Park Dublin 8 D08 HN3X
Laithrean Greasain / Website: www.garda.ie
Riomhpost / E-mail: [email protected]
I am directed by the Commissioner to refer to your correspondence of 25 June 2019 received at this office on 3 September and to provide the following response to the questions set out;
1. Whether the Commissioner was aware of the verbal complaint made
The Commissioner was not aware of a verbal complaint made by .
2. Whether the Commissioner was aware that a mediation process had been put in place before a formal written complaint was lodged - as per public policy - .
The Commissioner was not aware of a mediation process as outlined in your letter at point 2.
3. A breakdown of the number of exit surveys from individuals employed under the Garda Siochana vote who cited bullying and/or harassment issues in their exit surveys. Please include a separate breakdown of these exit surveys for Store Street Garda Station. No personal details are requested, just the number of exit surveys that mention bullying and/or harassment.
An Garda Siochana has no record of any person citing bullying and/or harassment in their exit surveys. Exit interviews are conducted by local management. There is no organisational policy in place in this regard.
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4. The number of cases in recent years of civilians or members of An Garda Siochana who were arrested for suspected fraud related to sick notes.
Between 2016 and 2019, three disciplinary investigations have been undertaken to investigate allegations concerning the altering of medical certificates and the claiming of allowances whilst on sick leave. One was found not to be in breach of discipline. The other investigations are still ongoing.
5. The related policy and practice within An Garda Siochana for dealing with suspected fraud related to sick leave. Please provide details on the criteria for escalating such a matter from a HR issue to being grounds for an arrestable offence.
The Anti-Fraud policy of An Garda Sfochana in respect of Garda members and Garcia Staff entitled the "Garcia Siochana Anti-Fraud Policy" aims to provide a clear statement on the position of An Garda Sfochana on fraud. The policy commits to dealing promptly and firmly with those who defraud the Garda organisation. All allegations of fraud within the Garda organisation are investigated as crime. Additional disciplinary investigations may be undertaken in accordance with the Garcia Sfochana (Discipline) Regulations, 2017 and Civil Service Disciplinary Code.
Where cases of fraud are suspected they are escalated for criminal investigation when necessary, Where instances of non-compliance with the sick leave regulations, falsification of records, etc. are reported to HR, the Civil Service Disciplinary Code may be invoked for misconduct/serious misconduct. The disciplinary proceedings may be put in abeyance pending the outcome of a criminal investigation.
Yours sincerely
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