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 Martina Donnelly), 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
If you feel that you have been unfairly treated or are not satisfied with our decision on your complaint, it is open to you to contact the Office of the Ombudsman. By law the Ombudsman can investigate complaints about any of our administrative actions or procedures as well as delays or inaction in your dealings with us. The Ombudsman provides a free, impartial and independent dispute resolution service. 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. Contact details are as follows:
Office of the Ombudsman, 6 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 W773.
Phone: +353 1 639 5600
Email: ombudsman@ombudsman.gov.ie; Web: https://www.ombudsman.ie
Ombudsman for Children’s Office, 52-56 Great Strand St, Dublin 1
Free Phone: 1800 20 20 40
Email: ococomplaint@oco.ie; Web: www.oco.ie
Teagasc Disability Policy
View the 10.3 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
For more information and resources, visit https://www.teagasc.ie/about/gaeilge/