Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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113. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there is a bullying and harassment policy in his Department. [15421/19]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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‘Dignity at Work – an anti-bullying, harassment and sexual harassment policy for the Civil Service’ which came into effect from 20/02/2015 covers all of the Civil Service including the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. 

The policy was developed in partnership between Civil Service management and staff unions and replaced the previous policy, ‘A Positive Working Environment’. 

The policy aims to promote respect, dignity, safety, and equality in the workplace. The policy makes it clear 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.