Bullying in the Workplace.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 February 2010

Tuesday, 2 February 2010

Questions (290)

Noel Ahern

Question:

375 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding bullying in the wider public service; if complaints of bullying must be against a named individual or if cases can be taken against a bullying culture in an organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4884/10]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern)

The formulation of policies for dealing with complaints of bullying in the civil service, or the wider public service, does not fall within the remit of my Department. Complaints that arise within my Department are dealt with in accordance with the Department of Finance policy document "A Positive Working Environment: An Anti-Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Bullying Policy for the Civil Service".