Willie Penrose
Question:229 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the complaints and investigative procedure within his Department for carrying out investigations where allegations of bullying or harassment are made; the duration of such investigations; when findings are issued; the further steps which can be taken by the complainant; if there are avenues of appeal against the preliminary findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23840/01]