I refer to the article ‘Contractor claims ministry official sought €30,000 bribe’, (The Sunday Times of Malta, April 17).
Individuals with any allegations of wrongdoing are always directed to the competent authorities by the Ministry for Education and Employment, including the Whistleblower’s Office, where any individual coming forward can find refuge and protection as per law.
Last year, two officials engaged with an entity within the ministry’s remit accused a contractor of slander and threats, while the contractor was making serious allegations against one of the individuals.
In both these cases, the reply given by the ministry was to go to the police. In fact, there is a slander case in court, and the ministry is closely monitoring proceedings.