Workers at the Government's biggest department have complained that some of their colleagues look "scruffy" and the lack of an appropriate dress code creates an unprofessional image.
The Irish Independent reports that there are concerns over the appearance of some staff at the Department of Social Protection.
The concerns are contained in an internal report on transforming the culture of the 7,000 strong workforce.
The report, produced by Axion Consulting Partner, also found an apparent reluctance to tackle under-performance in a consistent or meaningful way.
