Bullying in the Workplace.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 October 2004

Thursday, 7 October 2004

Questions (24)

Emmet Stagg

Question:

21 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the terms of reference of the recently established expert advisory group on bullying and the resulting stress in the workplace; when it is expected that the group will report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23682/04]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Killeen)

The terms of reference of the expert advisory group on bullying and the resulting stress in the workplace is to advise and report on: the effectiveness of measures relating to the prevention of workplace bullying; the identification of improvements in procedures; and how to address the contribution made by bullying to the incidence of workplace stress and its impact on health. I expect that the group will report within about three months of its first meeting which was held on 16 September.