Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 5:

In page 44, between lines 46 and 47, to insert the following:

"(3) Where a member of staff of a railway undertaking furnishes relevant information to the Commission or an inspector-

(a) following a railway incident,

(b) which, in the opinion of the person, may lead to a railway incident,

the person shall not be subject to disciplinary or any other action by the railway undertaking.".

This is a small but significant amendment ensuring that a whistleblower on rail safety will not become an outcast at work. It is a safeguard to protect potential whistleblowers.