Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)

Why is "whistleblower" not defined in the Bill? We know what one is. For example, we know what an elephant is, but it is difficult to describe. What is a whistleblower? This and issues regarding vexatious claims comprised the point of Deputy Rabbitte's Bill. For example, someone may have had a row with his or her boss or may not have been carrying out his or her work properly. While the word is mentioned and the Bill refers to someone who makes an appropriate disclosure, what is a whistleblower?

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