Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)

In terms of duplication, in my response I have clearly shown that legislation already supports whistleblowers and civil servants who choose to give information. There is no need for provision here. The legislation is on the cards, I heard the Taoiseach not long ago in the House give an answer to say that the whistleblowers Bill is on the programme and I hope it is expedited. Significant and complex issues have arisen during consultation that are delaying it but as soon as they are sorted out, the legislation will be introduced to deal specifically with the issue.

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