Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 July 2017
632. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of protected disclosures received from staff in her Department in 2016 and to date in 2017; the details of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36756/17]
View answerI am advised that no protected disclosures have been received from staff of my Department since the introduction of the relevant legislation in 2014.
My Department publishes an annual report on protected disclosures as required by Section 22 of the Protected Disclosure Act 2014. The Annual Report for 2016 is available on the Department's website at the following link:
http://www.ahrrga.gov.ie/about/policy-on-disclosure-of-wrongdoing-in-the-workplace
