Supports available for an employee making a protected disclosure

The Department is a member of the 'Integrity at Work' programme, a Transparency International (TI Ireland) initiative. Independent and confidential advice for anyone considering reporting a concern or making a protected disclosure is available via TI Ireland's 'Speak Up' helpline at 1800844866, Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm. Email helpline@transparency.ie, or visit https://transparency.ie/

Where appropriate, the helpline can refer callers to access free legal advice from the Transparency Legal Advice Centre.

A TI Ireland guide for making a protected disclosure is available at this link: Speak Up Safely Guide

The Civil Service Employee Assistance Service (CSEAS) ​ provides an internal Employee Assistance Programme to Civil Service staff. The Service is a work-based professional service which is designed to assist employees manage/resolve work-related and personal difficulties which, if left unattended may adversely affect attendance, work performance and quality of life. The Civil Service recognises its staff as a valuable resource. It aims to build and maintain a resilient workforce to deliver effective services by raising awareness of, and promoting, good mental health in the workplace.

Contact: 0761000030 (on-duty EAO available 9am to 5.45pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 5.15pm Friday, except Bank Holidays) Email cseas@per.gov.ie Website www.cseas.per.gov.ie