Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2019
570. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of reports of bullying reported to her Department in the past 12 months; the extent to which this compares with the previous four years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43585/19]
View answerIn the past 12 months there has been one allegation of bullying reported to the HR Unit in my Department.
The HR Unit in my Department received no reports of bullying in the previous 4 years.
It is a central policy of my Department to ensure that managers and staff encourage and maintain good employee relations in order to ensure a motivated workforce and an efficient service.
