Corporate Responsibility
Teagasc as a semi state organisation must comply with a number of Acts and State directive. These obligations are covered in this section.
Teagasc as a semi state organisation must comply with a number of Acts and State directive. These obligations are covered in this section.
- Gender Pay Gap Reports
- Prompt Payment Data
- Information for suppliers
- Information on the Environment
- Freedom of Information
- State Grant in Aid
- Designated Public Officials for Teagasc
- Oireachtas Members’ Enquiries
- Teagasc CCTV Policy (PDF)
- Teagasc Code of Conduct (PDF)
- Teagasc Protected Disclosures Policy (PDF)
Protected Disclosures in Teagasc
It is hereby confirmed that Teagasc has in place internal and external reporting channels and procedures. Disclosures should be made in the first instance to the Head of Corporate Services & Procurement at protected.disclosures@teagasc.ie
The Teagasc Protected Disclosures Policy can be accessed here: Teagasc Protected Disclosures Policy
Disclosures can also be made to the Staff Representative on the Authority (currently John Paul Fenlon), the Chief Operations Officer, the Director, the Chairperson of the Audit & Risk Committee or the Chairperson of the Authority.
The following report is made in accordance with section 22 of the Protected Disclosures Act, 2014 (as amended):
| Year | Number of Disclosures | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | One investigated, recommendations implemented. One Investigation ongoing. |
| 2023 | 1 | Investigated - recommendations implemented |
| 2022 | None | N/A |
| 2021 | None | N/A |
| 2020 | None | N/A |
| 2019 | None | N/A |
| 2018 | None | N/A |
| 2017 | None | N/A |
| 2016 | 1 | Investigated, no follow up action required. |
| 2015 | 1 | Investigated, no follow up action required. |
Office of the Ombudsman
We hope you have been able to resolve your complaint satisfactorily. However, if you remain unhappy with our response you can refer your complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman. The Ombudsman is impartial and free to use.
The Ombudsman will ask you for details of your complaint and to provide our final response to your complaint. The best way to make a complaint is through:
'Make a complaint' on the website of the Ombudsman
You can also write to: Office of the Ombudsman, 6 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 W773 or call 01 639 5600 if you have any queries.
Ombudsman for Children
If you are a child or young person under 18 or an adult who knows a child who you feel has been unfairly treated then you can contact the Ombudsman for Children.
'Make a complaint' on the website of the Ombudsman for children
Ombudsman for Children’s Office, 52-56 Great Strand St, Dublin 1.
Free Phone: 1800 20 20 40 Email: ococomplaint@oco.ie
Teagasc Disability Policy
View the Disability Policy
Teagasc Irish Language Scheme
View the Teagasc Irish Language Scheme 2022-2025
If you have any query in relation to the Teagasc Irish Language Scheme, please contact us at gaeilge@teagasc.ie