Bullying in the Workplace

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Questions (525)

John McGuinness

Question:

525. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason he has not resolved the complaints of bullying lodged by three persons (details supplied); the reason the Office of Public Works has not accepted the outcome of the independent investigation; the reason the recommendation of the Rights Commissioners of 12 March 2015 has not been adhered to; the cost of the report and the process to date; the cost of a report by a company (details supplied); his views on whether his Department is in breach of sections 8.9 and 8.10 of the positive working environment policy for State employees; and if he will expedite a resolution to the problems. [22900/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

I am informed by the Commissioners of Public Works that, in accordance with the relevant Code of Practice of the Workplace Relations Commission, all matters relating to such cases are confidential. In the circumstances, it would be inappropriate for me to make any comment on the matter.