Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023
690. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media 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 she will detail what actions are being taken by her Department to investigate the allegations or if they are being investigated. [17806/23]
View answerI am advised that since the formation of this Department in September 2020, no allegations of bullying have been made by departmental staff against departmental staff to date in 2023.
Complaints regarding bullying, harassment or sexual harassment are extremely serious, and it is policy that these are treated as such by Management. I am assured that the Civil Service Dignity at Work policy is implemented in my Department. All staff receive training and the policy includes procedures for addressing and dealing with complaints. All staff receive a copy of the Dignity at Work policy and are required to sign and confirm they have read this policy.
