Mairead Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Regarding the concept of the interpersonal grievance, I share Mr. Clarke's concern about the clause whereby a disclosure characterised as arising from an interpersonal grievance could be dismissed. It should be clear that this could have the power to reject disclosures where circumstances such as bullying and unfair discriminatory treatment or dangerous working conditions arise. When somebody attempts to reveal wrongdoing, there is often a reflexive reaction on the part of those against whom the allegation is made, and they would be concerned about this. I worry that it offers an easier mechanism to dismiss the concerns because the whole concept of an interpersonal grievance is not that clear-cut. Does Mr. Clarke share my concerns in that regard?