Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023
1279. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of allegations of bullying made by departmental staff against departmental staff in each of the past five years, and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will detail what actions are being taken by his Department to investigate the allegations, or if they are being investigated. [17791/23]
View answerThe Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth was established in 2020. Since then there was 1 allegation of bullying made by departmental staff, which was made in 2021.
The Dignity at Work policy, is an anti-bullying, harassment and sexual harassment policy for employees of the Irish Civil Service which aims to promote respect, dignity, safety, and equality in the workplace for all employees. This allegation was investigated in accordance with this policy.
