Bullying in the Workplace.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 January 2006

Wednesday, 25 January 2006

Questions (140)

Billy Timmins

Question:

240 Mr. Timmins asked the Taoiseach the policy to deal with bullying in his Department; if same has been circulated to all employees; if there are outstanding law cases regarding the issue by employees; if cases were dealt with or settled since 1 January 2000, and if so, the number of same; if his Department has legislation dealing with the issue of bullying or plans to introduce such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1901/06]

Written answers

The Taoiseach

The policy document, "A Positive Working Environment, An Anti-Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Bullying Policy for the Civil Service", which was launched last September and covers the Civil Service, has been circulated to all employees of my Department. There are no outstanding law cases regarding the issue of bullying by employees. Since 1 January 2000, one case was dealt with. My Department is not responsible for the introduction of legislation in this area.