Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Finally, does the Taoiseach now accept that we need comprehensive whistleblowers' legislation, such as that proposed by Deputy Rabbitte and the Labour Party some time ago, which would provide protection for staff members in any organisation who bring attention to wrongdoing? The Taoiseach and the Government are aware that in many sectors of Irish society, telephone calls to journalists have led to discoveries. This has occurred in the financial services sector and a concerned citizen came to me with information regarding PPARS. However, in the case of Dr. Neary, no one came forward for 20 years. The Government should consider it to be both appropriate and a legislative priority to enact comprehensive whistleblowers' legislation to protect concerned citizens with a legitimate concern which should be investigated. Perhaps the Taoiseach will respond to these three points.

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