Bullying in the Workplace

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 June 2017

Thursday, 29 June 2017

Questions (297)

Niall Collins

Question:

297. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he is satisfied that anti-bullying policies are in place in his Department and each State body and agency under his aegis; if such polices are being implemented effectively; the amount paid in compensation for bullying claims in each of the past five years in his Department and each State body and agency under his aegis in tabular form; the action which has been taken to ensure such cases do not arise in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30750/17]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government

My Department is implementing Dignity at Work, the Civil Service anti-bullying, harassment and sexual harassment policy, in the manner required. 

There has been no compensation paid for bullying claims in my Department in the past five years.

The details requested in relation to bodies under the aegis of my Department are a matter for the individual bodies concerned.  Arrangements have been put in place by each Agency to facilitate the provision of information by State Bodies directly to members of the Oireachtas.  The contact email address for each agency is in the table:

Agency	Contact Details
An   Bord Pleanála	[e-mail]
Ervia,   Gas Networks Ireland	[e-mail]
Housing   Sustainable Communities Agency	[e-mail]
Housing   Finance Agency	[e-mail]
Irish   Water	[e-mail]
Irish   Water Safety	[e-mail]
Local   Government Management Agency	[e-mail]
Residential   Tenancies Board	[e-mail]
Pobal	[e-mail]