John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Before our guests answer that question, I will add a similar question. In the recent judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Richard Humphreys in the case of John Clarke v. CGI Food Services Limited, and I hope I have read this right, the judge said that the financial repercussions in the case were significant for the employer because the employer must now continue to pay the former employee pending the resolution of the matter. Do I take it from that judgment that a whistleblower is entitled to be paid for the duration of the period the case is being dealt with? Does that judgment stand? Will our guests comment on that and reply to the question put by Deputy Durkan? Perhaps Dr. Kierans would like to respond.