Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The Arts Council has informed my Department that recipients of funding must, as a condition of grant receipt, comply with all applicable requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. They must have in place appropriate policies dealing with workplace bullying and harassment. In line with the Arts Council equality, human rights and diversity policy, and in compliance with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 to 2015, they must avoid any form of discriminatory practice and have regard for the need to promote equal opportunities in the area of work. In the event of any board member or member of staff having behaved illegally, wrongfully or inappropriately or in breach of relevant policies and procedures in respect of any person, or in the event of the grant recipient becoming aware of any allegation or complaint that any board member or member of staff has behaved in such a manner, the grant recipient must take all necessary actions in respect of such board member or member of staff to ensure absolutely the safety and protection of such persons and members of the public. The Arts Council will carry out the compliance checks.