Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 May 2021
152. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice her plans to include the person that highlighted the issue and documentary evidence they possess to assist the investigation in order to advance it in respect of the independent investigation of the catering and ancillary services within the Irish Prison Service with specific reference to the operation of voluntary mess committees. [23371/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, the Protected Disclosures Act was enacted in 2014 to allow employees to bring alleged wrongdoing to the attention of the appropriate authorities.
The Act also affords very important protections to persons making protected disclosures. I am sure that the Deputy will appreciate therefore that it would not be appropriate for me to comment on, nor confirm the existence of any specific protected disclosure. The protection of those wishing to make a protected disclosure rightly prioritises the confidentiality of the process, which is central to the efficacy of that process.
