Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 September 2021
346. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence the date on which his Department was first contacted by victims of workplace sexual harassment, assault, discrimination and bullying in the Defence Forces; and the action he or his officials took on receipt of these initial communications. [45128/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI receive information on an ongoing basis from serving and former personnel on a range of issues in relation to their experiences within the Defence Forces.
The action taken on foot of such information is dependent on the circumstances of each individual case and whether the complaints are already the subject of investigation by other statutory authorities or within other grievance processes. If there is an allegation of a possible criminal offence, individuals are advised and encouraged to make contact with an Garda Síochána.
