Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

My Department is making good progress in developing the necessary draft legislation to implement the commitment made in the programme of Government in regard to whistleblower protection. Following the recent completion of the process of consultation with other Departments, I expect to present these proposals to my Government colleagues shortly to secure approval for the drafting process for the Bill. Subject to other Government priorities in the legislative agenda and the Whips' good will, the intention is that the Bill will be published by the middle of the year.

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