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The circular explains the policy’s purpose as a framework of guidelines that supersedes earlier instructions and applies to all civil servants and contract staff from the circular’s effective date. 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They are also expected to create an open, non-discriminatory environment and encourage disclosure.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":124,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":126,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":128,"site_id":62},465567,1791247227,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":131},{"doc_id":128,"user_id":132,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":133,"doc_module":4,"category_id":34,"category_name":35,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":134,"file_id":135,"file_url":136,"file_type":137,"file_size":138,"view_count":34,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":139,"language":140,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":141,"faqs":142,"seo_title":143,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":144,"read_time":145,"preview_page_count":4},549768702563,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/avatar/8000c4aa63b76e948b?x-image-process=image/resize,m_fixed,w_180,h_180&k=1786536092046926083","File Ref: E/109/32/09  \n30 April 2009  \nCircular 08/2009: Civil Service Alcohol and Drugs Misuse Policy  \nA Dhuine Uasail  \n1. I am directed by the Minister for Finance to announce the introduction of the Civil Service Alcohol and Drugs Misuse Policy. The policy is a key part of the reform and modernisation of management practices in the Civil Service and provides a general framework of guidelines, superseding previous circulars and instructions covering these matters. This policy applies to all civil servants (including prison officers) and contract staff and is effective from the date of this circular.  \n2. The impact of alcohol and drug misuse on Irish society has been the subject of substantial research. Ireland has the second highest per capita consumption of alcohol in the European Union and 24% of adults aged 15–64 years reported using an illegal drug in their lifetime in 2006/7 [see National Documentation Centre on Drug Use, [http://www.ndc.hrb.ie](http://www.ndc.hrb.ie) ]. It is therefore reasonable to assume that the effects of alcohol and drugs misuse can be expected to adversely impact upon the Civil Service in proportion to any other workplace. Departments 1 must address any misuse where it hasan impact on performance, behaviour or conduct at work or on the safety, health and welfare of others at work.  \n3. The original Civil Service Programme to deal with Alcoholism was introduced in  \n1984. This revised policy takes on board the experience gained from the operation of the original policy and reflects recent research and practice developments in the substance misuse field.2  \n4. The main features of the policy are:  \n􀂷 A recognition that the misuse of alcohol or drugs compromises the safety, health and welfare of officers in the workplace and has a negative impact on organisational performance.  \n1 For \"Department\", read “Department or Office” throughout this circular.  \n2 It also takes account of a decision by the Equality Tribunal that alcoholism is a disability within the meaning of the Employment Equality Act 1998: Case DEC-E2005/034 An Employee v A Government Department. Departments/Offices are required to do all that is reasonable to accommodate the needs of a person with a disability to allow that person to undertake his/her duties, such as following the procedures set out in this policy.  \n􀂷 Organisations will ensure that an open and non-discriminatory environment is created and encourage a culture of disclosure. Managers will make all reasonable efforts to address concerns in relation to alcohol and/or drug misuse, having consulted with their Personnel Section.  \n􀂷 Officers with alcohol and/or drug concerns are encouraged to seek help and treatment voluntarily and engage with appropriate treatment and rehabilitation.  \n􀂷 Support will be offered to officers who acknowledge alcohol and drug problems and who obtain appropriate treatment.  \n􀂷 Sick leave for attendance at treatment centres etc. may be approved on the condition that medical certification is submitted confirming attendance for prescribed treatment and/or counselling.  \n􀂷 The Civil Service Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) or the disciplinary procedures will be used to address underperformance issues, misconduct or unsatisfactory behaviour, including failure to adhere to the provisions of this policy.  \n􀂷 Personnel Managers will ensure that officers have the support necessary to recognise colleagues that may be at risk and to take appropriate action.  \n5. This policy, which is available on the Department of Finance's Personnel Code website at [http://www.personnelcode.gov.ie](http://www.personnelcode.gov.ie) , should be brought to the notice of all officers.  \n6. This policy will be evaluated and updated as required.  \n7. Officers should address queries in relation to this circular to the Personnel Manager of their parent Department.  \nMise le meas  \nPatricia Coleman  \nDirector  \nPersonnel and Remuneration Division  \nTo: All D","cbCaioDbXUysU19h","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioDbXUysU19h","pdf",203179,14,"English","# Policy Introduction\n## Scope and Applicability\n## Background and Rationale\n## Key Features of the Policy\n## Implementation and Evaluation","[{\"question\":\"What does Circular 08/2009 establish?\",\"answer\":\"Circular 08/2009 announces the introduction of the Civil Service Alcohol and Drugs Misuse Policy, setting out an overarching framework of guidelines for managing alcohol and drug misuse in the Civil Service.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is covered by this policy?\",\"answer\":\"The policy applies to all civil servants, including prison officers, as well as contract staff, effective from the date of the circular.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main expectations of departments regarding misuse?\",\"answer\":\"Departments must address misuse when it impacts performance, behaviour or conduct at work, and on the safety, health and welfare of others. 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