Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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223. To ask the Minister for Health 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. [30753/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The Department of Health, like all Government Departments, is committed to protecting dignity and respect across the organisation. In that regard, the Dignity at Work Policy has been developed in partnership between Civil Service management and staff unions through the Equality Sub Committee of General Council. It aims to promote respect, dignity, safety, and equality in the workplace. Every member of staff in my Department is aware that all forms of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment are unacceptable and every member of staff has a duty to behave in an acceptable and respectful manner. My Department has not paid any compensation for bullying claims in the past five years.

In relation to Non-Commercial State Agencies under the remit of my Department, this information is being sought and will be forwarded to the Deputy when collated.