HSENI recognises that contractors and other customers of our services may extend, from time to time, offers of gifts and hospitality to staff. The organisation also recognises that its employees have a responsibility, in the interests of public confidence, to exhibit high standards of propriety, and carry out their role with dedication and a commitment to the Civil Service and its core values: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.
Below you will find details of HSENI gifts and hospitality register for the financial year 2021-22.
Quarter 4
- 22 February 2022 - Chief Executive attended the launch of the Farm in mind website launch and was offered light refreshments to the estimated value of £10 from HSENI. The offer was accepted with no approval required.
- 22 February 2022 - Deputy Chief Executive attended the launch of the Farm in mind website launch and was offered light refreshments to the estimated value of £10 from HSENI. The offer was accepted with no approval required.
- 25 March 2022 - Chief Execuitve attended the Ulster Farmers' Union annual dinner and was offered hospitality to the estimated value of £100 from the Ulster Farmers' Union. the offer was accepted with no approval required. The Chief Executive's wife also attended the event.
- 25 March 2022 - Chairman attended the Ulster Farmers' Union annual dinner and was offered hospitality to the estimated value of £100 from the Ulster Farmers' Union. the offer was accepted with no approval required. The Chairman's wife was also invited.
The Chair of the ARMC signed this quarters register on 14 April 2022.
Quarter 3
- 28 October 2021 - Chief Executive was offered hospitality at an awards dinner at an estimated value of £75 from LANTRA at the Farming Life Awards Dinner. The offer was accepted with no approval required.
- 28 October 2021 - Deputy Chief Executive was offered hospitality at an awards dinner at an estimated value of £75 from LANTRA at the Farming Life Awards Dinner. The offer was accepted with no approval required.
The Chair of the ARMC signed this quarters register on 13 January 2022.
Quarter 2
- 23 September 2021 - Chief Executive was offered hospitality (lunch) at an estimated cost of £15 from DfE at a 'Pause and Reflect' event. The offer was accepted with no approval required.
- 26 August 2021 - Chief Executive was offered hospitaslity (afternoon refreshments) at an estimated value of £6 from Rural Support at the launch of the Life Beyond Programme. The offer was accepted with no approval required.
The Chair of the ARMC signed this quarters register on 21 October 2021.
Quarter 1
There were no offers of gifts/hospitality/awards in this quarter.