Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023
408. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Finance 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. [17796/23]
View answerI wish to inform the Deputy that there were no allegations of bullying made by departmental staff against departmental staff in each of the past five years, and none to date in 2023.
The key policy in relation to this is the "Dignity at Work Policy". This policy sets out procedures for staff to resolve issues or complaints which relate to bullying, harassment or sexual harassment in the Civil Service.
It is provided to all staff on joining my Department and is contained in the Department's Staff Booklet which is circulated regularly to all staff.
