Question
90.
Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of prison officers who currently suspended with pay while they are being investigated for misconduct; the total amount paid to these persons since they began their suspension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8159/17]
91.
Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of investigations being carried out into the misconduct of prison officers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8160/17]
92.
Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the nature of each investigation currently being carried out into the misconduct of prison officers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8161/17]
93.
Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of investigations being carried out into the misconduct of prison officers and the prisons in which they are employed in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8162/17]
Answer
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I propose to take Questions Nos. 90 to 93, inclusive, together.
I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that the procedures for implementing disciplinary matters for Prison Officers is set out in the Statutory Instrument Prison (Disciplinary Code for Officers) Rules, 1996 as amended by Prison (Disciplinary Code for Officers) (Amendment) Rules 2009.
There is currently no officer suspended with pay whilst being investigated for misconduct. There is one officer who is suspended with pay but is not currently being investigated for misconduct. The following table sets out the number and nature of investigations being carried out into the misconduct of prison officers and the prisons in which they are employed.
| Prison | Total Ongoing Investigation |
Lateness for duty | Unauthorised absence | Discreditable Conduct | False Statement | Breach of duty | Corrupt Practice | Breach of social media policy | Using undue force | Loss or misuse to property |
| Arbour Hill | 23 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 1 |  |
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| Castlerea | 3 | |
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2 | |
| Cork | 1 | |
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| Dochas | 1 | |
1 | |
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| Mountjoy | 3 | |
2 | 1 | |
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| St. Pat’s | 4 | |
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3 | |
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| Midlands | 4 | |
1 | 3 | |
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| Cloverhill | 66 | |
63 | |
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3 | |
| OSG | 3 | |
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2 | |
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| Limerick | 8 | |
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5 | 1 | |
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| PSEC | 9 | |
2 | 7 | |
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| Portlaoise | 10 | |
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
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| Wheatfield | 31 | |
26 | |
4 | 1 | |
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| Total | 166 | 1 | 120 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 |