Complaints of bullying and sexual harassment by gardaí against fellow members of the force is at a seven-year high, according to figures released to the Irish Examiner. Gardaí made 14 complaints of bullying in 2018, up from nine in 2017, and the highest since 2012, according to data released under the Freedom of Information Act. There was one complaint of sexual harassment — the fourth time such an allegation has been made by one garda against another since 2012. In total, there have been 55 bullying complaints made since 2012, with that year, 2014, and 2017 previously marking the years with the highest number of complaints at nine each. It said: “The Garda commissioner is currently carrying out a review of the policies for dealing with bullying and harassment with a view to developing an integrated policy for civilian Garda staff and Garda members.

Source: Irish Examiner February 04, 2019 06:11 UTC