Ivana Bacik (Independent)

I move amendment No. 16:

In page 78, subsection (2), line 44, after "purpose," to insert "as giving rise to civil or criminal liability or".

We welcome and support section 112, which relates to whistleblowers. However, we are of the view that it is inadequate because it only covers protection against an action for breach of confidence and does not provide an immunity from liability for such disclosures. Amendment No. 16 seeks to rectify what we perceive to be an omission in this regard. The Minister outlined on Committee Stage in the Dáil his view that this amendment is unnecessary. It is our contention that it would assist in stating the position more clearly for potential whistleblowers.