Katherine Zappone (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Will the Minister comment on what is meant by "actionable" in section 16? Obviously, we are trying to step up the protection of the whistleblower by increasing the level of penalty. Comparative or international best practice would be to have guiding principles. Our legislation must provide for no disclosure without consent and should provide for anonymous disclosure. The group of amendments, and amendment No. 6 in particular, are offered in that spirit.