Office of Public Works Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2015

Tuesday, 26 May 2015

Ceisteanna (318)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

318. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of an investigation into bullying in the work place, brought to the attention of the Office of Public Works in 2011, and relating to a number of employees in the depot in County Kilkenny; the actions taken by the Office of Public Works to resolve matters, and the time frame involved; the costs incurred, to date, by the Office of Public Works, such as legal costs, consultants and so on; if he will name the consultants, legal firm and the persons dealing with the complaint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20211/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

I am informed by the Commissioners of Public Works that formal processes are ongoing in relation to allegations of bullying in the Kilkenny National Monuments Depot.

Costs of €34,909 have been incurred to date by the Commissioners in relation to investigation services provided by Baker Tilly Ryan Glennon (consultants) on the matter.

It would be inappropriate for me to make any further comment while these formal processes are underway.