Department of Defence Noticeboard for Staff
- Foilsithe: 1 Eanáir 2017
- An t-eolas is déanaí: 11 Aibreán 2025
- Introduction
- Latest Public Health Advice
- Message from the Secretary General
- Human Resources
- Other Useful Resources
Introduction
This temporary webpage is intended to act as a noticeboard to keep Department of Defence staff updated with information and resources relevant to their work and personal and professional development and wellbeing.
If you cannot access any documents on this page please contact pagemaster@defence.ie
If you have any HR queries please email the HR mailbox hrb@defence.ie
This mailbox will be monitored daily.
Latest Public Health Advice
The latest information on how Ireland is responding to cases of COVID-19 is available on the government's central information page.
Message from the Secretary General
Human Resources
Covid-19 Induction Training
Working from Home
The Health and Safety Authority has FAQ's on their website which may be of interest to staff.
FAQs for Employers and Employees in relation to Home-Working on a temporary basis (COVID-19)
This guidance note contains information, tips and suggestions on Health and Wellbeing initiatives that you may find useful in the current circumstances.
The purpose of the guidelines below is to support the health and wellbeing of all employees; to ensure that good practice is followed by all employees when working from home and to support the regular and effective delivery of the services of the Department. It is recognised that the guidelines are not exhaustive and as such they will be subject to review on a regular basis, and will be updated as we move through the current working arrangements.
Civil Service Employee Engagement Survey 2020
The 2020 Civil Service Employee Engagement Survey will take place between 14 and 25 September 2020. Learning & Development will issue information on the upcoming survey over the coming weeks.
Refund/Advance of Fees 2020/21
HR is now accepting applications under the Refund/Advance of Fees Scheme for the 2020/2021 academic year. The 2020 Office Notice and relevant forms are below.
Learning and Development
A variety of e-Learning modules to support staff working from home are outlined below.
Data Protection: Please make yourself aware of the privacy notice/policy for all providers.
Useful Microsoft Guides
Health and welfare
The Civil Service Employee Assistance Service (CSEAS) remains available at this time. Latest information can be found on the CSEAS website.
Civil Service Employee Assistance Service
The attached documents contains a range of resources that may be of use at this time.
CSHR FAQ
The Latest FAQ's from Civil Service HR can be found at the link below.
Information for Civil and Public Servants
National Shared Services Office Update
The Latest Update from the NSSO is available at the link below.
Other Useful Resources
Cula4 ar Scoil
Cula4 ar Scoil begins on TG4 Monday 20 April at 10am. An entertaining school programme covering elements of the primary curriculum with different themes each week.