Mr. John Farrelly:

We said in our statement and submission that we believe that support should be given, so that there is a balance. An individual who identifies wrongdoing often goes up against people who usually have power and authority. In my previous career as Charities Regulator, I saw wrongdoers at work. Wrongdoers will use any tactic and to press down upon someone who identifies that. We therefore need protections in place for the individual. Legal aid was mentioned. It is about changing the culture in Ireland. We do not have to go back too long to think of Ireland, Great Britain and the culture of informers and traitors. Now, we are looking at how we in Ireland can accept that and support people who are acting in the public interest.

It involves getting our heads around that and ensuring that we have such supports in place. I am happy to hand over to my colleagues if they wish to comment further.