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Departmental Policies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 June 2022

Thursday, 16 June 2022

Ceisteanna (551)

Holly Cairns

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551. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health if his Department and public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit have policies in place for employees to report instances of sexual harassment or assault that occur involving other employees or members of the public or on the property of his Department or each public body and agency that operate under his remit; if so, if these policies are publicly accessible on the relevant website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31764/22]

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Freagraí scríofa

The Civil Service Dignity at Work Policy applies to the staff of the Department of Health. In line with the policy, every member of staff has been made aware that all forms of bullying and sexual harassment are unacceptable and that every member of staff has a duty to behave in an acceptable and respectful manner. The policy is provided to each new member of staff upon joining and is readily available on the Department’s intranet, as well as externally on the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform website.

I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy. Information regarding other agencies under the aegis of my Department is being collated and will be provided directly to the Deputy once available.

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