An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Questions (279)

Carol Nolan

Question:

279. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform 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. [11600/24]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has found it necessary to contact An Garda Síochána in the context specified in her Question. I would emphasise that such instances tend to be very isolated but the health, safety and welfare of those working in the Department to provide a public service is a key priority and, therefore, any such instances are treated with the utmost seriousness.