Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes made the comments in the Dáil today.
There are calls for an independent review to be carried out into the working conditions of staff at Intreo offices.
Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes told the Dáil today employees in Limerick, Portlaoise and Newbridge branches have reported to experience high levels of verbal and physical abuse at work.
He is calling on the Department of Social Protection to provide trauma-informed training for staff.
Minister Dara Calleary says any form of abuse towards civil servants will not be tolerated:
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