Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020
37. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade 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. [5306/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has received no Protected Disclosures since the legislation was introduced in 2014.
My Department is committed to fostering a culture that encourages and supports staff to speak up on any issue that could impede the Department’s ability to carry out its functions to the standard expected. There are a number of mechanisms in place to support this objective. A robust anti-fraud policy is in place and a Workplace Relations Unit within Human Resources provides advice and support to staff on policies related to standards and behaviour, including the Dignity at Work policy and the Grievance Procedure. In addition, the Health and Safety Unit aims to actively promote and support employee involvement in all aspects of safety and health management.
The Department's Protected Disclosure Policy and related procedures are available to staff on the Department's intranet service.
