Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020
150. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of protected disclosures his Department has received since the legislation was introduced; the number of protected disclosures examined to conclusion by year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5310/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has procedures in place for protected disclosures that have been developed in line with the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 and agreed upon by the Management Board. These procedures detail: how staff members can make a disclosure; what happens when disclosures are made; and what the Department does to protect the staff members.
The Department has a strong commitment to ensuring its culture and working environment encourages, facilitates and supports employees. This particularly refers to anyone who might wish to 'speak up' on an issue that impinges on the Department’s ability to carry out its responsibilities.
I can confirm that there were no protected disclosures received by my Department to date since the commencement of the Protected Disclosures Act in July 2014.
