Pat Buckley (Cork East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for the reply. He mentioned bringing the matter to the attention of the independent Ombudsman for the Defence Forces. No action was taken on foot of a letter dated 28 November 2018 appealing for the Minister of State's intervention and asking what protection he was giving to this serving member at the time. What actions were taken on foot of the original protected disclosure? What actions did the Minister of State take on receiving the letter dated 28 November 2018? It appears he has failed to protect the ordinary serving member of the Defence Forces in this matter. We need clarity on that and I would be grateful if he could come back on that. Will he clarify his position and state that no whistleblower will be prejudiced or penalised for making a protected disclosure? Will he clearly outline this position to the Defence Forces because from what I have seen that is not happening? What action will be taken if it is found that any whistleblower was penalised or prejudiced in respect of that section of the Act?

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