Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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550. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department and public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit that operate in direct contact with members of the public have policies in place for members of the public to report instances of sexual harassment or assault that occur on the property of his Department or each public body and agency under his remit; if so, if these policies are publicly accessible on the relevant website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31745/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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My Department does not operate in direct contact with members of the public.

I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy. Details for other bodies under the aegis of my Department are operational matters for the bodies concerned and the Deputy should contact the relevant Director/CEO/Registrar directly .

Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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551. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department and public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit have policies in place for employees to report instances of sexual harassment or assault that occur involving other employees or members of the public or on the property of his Department or each public body and agency that operate under his remit; if so, if these policies are publicly accessible on the relevant website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31764/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Civil Service Dignity at Work Policy applies to the staff of the Department of Health. In line with the policy, every member of staff has been made aware that all forms of bullying and sexual harassment are unacceptable and that every member of staff has a duty to behave in an acceptable and respectful manner. The policy is provided to each new member of staff upon joining and is readily available on the Department’s intranet, as well as externally on the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform website.

I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy. Information regarding other agencies under the aegis of my Department is being collated and will be provided directly to the Deputy once available.