Dáil Wednesday 26 September 2012 at 11:00

Whistleblowers legislation

Summary

James Bannon asks when whistleblowers legislation will be fully implemented. The Taoiseach says the heads have gone to an Oireachtas committee and the Bill will be published before the end of the year.

James Bannon Fine Gael

When can we expect the full implementation of the whistleblowers' legislation?

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Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil

There are plenty of them in the Cabinet.

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James Bannon Fine Gael

It was introduced to safeguard civic-minded individuals and citizens of this State.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is grand, Deputy. I will find that out for you now.

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James Bannon Fine Gael

I feel that much more is needed in this area.

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Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil

The Bill will protect whistleblowers like the Minister of State, Deputy Shortall.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The heads of the Bill have been published and have gone to the Oireachtas committee for consideration. A public seminar has been held on this matter. The Bill will be published before the end of the year.

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