Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
1085. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department has had the need to contact An Garda Síochána due to verbal, written (including electronically) or physical threats being addressed to staff or Ministers, at any level, working within the Department during the period 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11589/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Children; Equality; Disability; Integration and Youth's Facilities Management Unit contacted An Garda Síochána on 19th January 2023 following a verbal threat via the telephone made to Departmental staff in the Minister's Office. The threat was to cause damage to Miesian Plaza.
On two separate occasions, the assistance of An Garda Síochána has been sought by staff in the City West Transit Hub in response to aggressive and intimidating behaviors.
