72782 (2024). Francisco Hernandez to the Prime Minister
Written Question
Published date: 24 Nov 2024
72782 (2024). Francisco Hernandez to the Prime Minister: How many Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) consultations, if any, occurred in the Minister's departments, if any, from 1 November 2023 to 1 November 2024 and what was the cost, if any?
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the Responsible Minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). The information provided also includes the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). I am advised from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet the following:
Cost of EAP services for the 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25 (part) Financial Years
2024/25 (1 July – 30 September 2024) 2023/24 2022/23
DPMC and NEMA $12,166 $49,771 $50,906
Number of EAP Referrals for the 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25 (part) Financial Years
2024/25 (1 July – 30 September 2024) 2023/24 2022/23
DPMC 7 27 27
NEMA 5 17 33