Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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113. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that anti-bullying policies in place in his Department and linked Civil Service offices are being implemented effectively; the amount paid in compensation for bullying claims in each of the past five years; the action taken to ensure such cases do not arise in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30717/17]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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In response to the Deputy’s question, my Department and the bodies under its aegis have anti-bullying policies in place in accordance with the Civil Service Dignity at Work policy. 

My Department is committed to promoting respect, dignity, safety and equality in our workplace. The Dignity at Work policy is accessible to all staff and provides awareness regarding the steps which individuals may take if they believe that they have been bullied, harassed or sexually harassed.  The policies and procedures are subject to regular review to ensure best practice continues to be adhered to and to safeguard against such cases arising in the future.

No payments have been made in the past five years in compensation for bullying claims.

The Office of Public Works have made payments totalling €4,100 over the last five years to compensate individuals for delays in the processing of complaints under the anti-bullying policy “A Positive Working Environment”.

Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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114. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that anti-bullying policies are in place in his Department and in each State body and agency under his aegis; if such polices are being implemented effectively; the amount paid in compensation for bullying claims in each of the past five years in his Department and in each State body and agency under his aegis in tabular form; the action which has been taken to ensure such cases do not arise in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30756/17]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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In response to the Deputy’s question, my Department and the bodies under its aegis have anti-bullying policies in place in accordance with the Civil Service Dignity at Work policy.

My Department is committed to promoting respect, dignity, safety and equality in our workplace. The Dignity at Work policy is accessible to all staff and provides awareness regarding the steps which individuals may take if they believe that they have been bullied, harassed or sexually harassed. The policies and procedures are subject to regular review to ensure best practice continues to be adhered to and to safeguard against such cases arising in the future.

No payments have been made in the past five years in compensation for bullying claims.

The Office of Public Works have made payments totalling €4,100 over the last five years to compensate individuals for delays in the processing of complaints under the anti-bullying policy “A Positive Working Environment”.