Margaret Nugent, Head of the Womens Network, Dr Oghenovo Oghuvbu, Chief Medical Officer, Commissioner Harris, Sgt Sharon Powe, Store Street, and Elaine Duffy, Employee Assistance Service, at the launch of the Menopause Guidance document.

Gardaí publish menopause document

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It’s hoped a new menopause guidance document will foster a culture in An Garda Síochána whereby, should they wish to, personnel in An Garda Síochána can talk about menopause, without fear or embarrassment.

An Garda Síochána published the document on Tuesday to support women in the police service. It is also to support supervisors and colleagues of those experiencing menopause, and it highlights the support and resources available.

The guidance document aims to ensure that personnel experiencing symptoms are aware of options, and facilitated to access supports.

Superintendent Goretti Sheridan, member of the Garda Menopause Steering Group, said: “An Garda Síochána is demonstrating we are committed to supporting women in the workplace by publishing this menopause guidance document. There is a great understanding of managing menopause in the organisation, with the tone from the top setting a clear agenda of equality in An Garda Síochána.

“I look forward to personnel of An Garda Síochána benefitting from this guidance document, and especially supervisors and line managers being supported to understand the experience of menopause and having helpful conversations in the workplace, when requested by those experiencing menopause symptoms.”

Niamh Aine Ryan
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