An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Questions (1226)

Carol Nolan

Question:

1226. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if his Department has had the need to contact An Garda Síochána due to verbal, written (including electronically) or physical threats being addressed to staff or Ministers, at any level, working within the Department during the period 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11597/24]

Written answers

Minister for Health

My Department assesses situations as they occur and contact An Garda Síochána where deemed necessary. No incidents have related to physical threats to Ministers or staff.

There are departmental procedures in place to address such issues through the Health & Safety team, and to escalate to An Garda Síochána, who investigate and taken any appropriate action.