Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

On the same issue, people are rightly appalled at the allegations of abuse at Rostrevor House. It would remiss of us not to acknowledge the courage of those who brought these abuses to the attention of the appropriate authorities. We should note from the information already provided that these were immigrant workers - all the more credit due to them therefore because their position would not have been as solid as that of somebody from the domestic workforce. In view of this it is hugely important that the whistleblowers legislation is brought forward. It has been talked about and was promised for some considerable time by the former Government and again by the incoming coalition Government. I join the last speaker in urging the Minister and the Government to fast-track the whistleblowers' legislation in order that people will have the courage and the certainty of their positions in coming forward with critical information as in this instance.

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