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around and nobody had missed him. A plan was agreed and corrective measures were to be taken, but these were not implemented. The protected disclosure was about a third nursing home. It was not about those two nursing homes at all. The person making the protected disclosure

threats on a near daily basis. He is off sick and is unable to work. He is facing poverty. He has made a protected disclosure. He has been left to hang with no support from the State after serving it in a difficult situation. Will the Taoiseach make … sure that he has an income until his protected disclosure case is heard

publicly that it only learned of these allegations in early 2024, the FAI's former director of public relations attempted to make a protected disclosure alleging the FAI had knowledge of these issues back in May 2023. I know this because I have access to the same information … reasonable grounds for concern. Reasonable grounds include "any concern about any potential sexual abuse". Did this happen in this case? Was the child protection officer informed? Was the safeguarding officer within the FAI consulted? Having seen the evidence, I think it is fair

salaries and expenses of the Office of the Ombudsman, the Office of the Commission for Public Service Appointments, the Office of the Protected Disclosures Commissioner, the Standards in Public Office Commission, the Office of the Information Commissioner and the Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Information. Vote … supply services of unspent appropriations, the surrender of which may be deferred under Section 91 of the Finance Act 2004. Vote 37 — Social Protection (Revised Estimate) That a sum not exceeding €13,099,974,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come in course of payment

perfectly honest. I have had this done to me on numerous Bills I have had. I have had it done with my protected disclosures Bill and my lobbying Bill, and now I have it with this. To be clear, I do not take Bills lightly. It takes

HIQA team did not know about it in advance. However, information shared with my colleague, Deputy Sherlock, shows that HIQA had received detailed protected disclosures prior to broadcast and that it received seven pages of correspondence from Aoife Hegarty herself 12 days before broadcast. This information included allegations

Eight nursing homes had their registration removed last year. It has happened and can happen. Looking at the protected disclosures and the list of complaints in respect of these nursing homes, one could argue that the case merited that type of intervention. However, I think the interim report

publicly that it only learned of the allegations in early 2024, its former director of public relations made what he thought was a protected disclosure, alleging that it knew of these concerns in May 2023. This is important because the person at the centre of all these allegations

absolute priority. I am on record as saying that I would like to see inspections taking place more quickly and timeframes for protected disclosures. The Deputy will appreciate that I want to work within a process. Immediately after the two nursing homes were named by RTÉ

Legal Aid Board, to act on the victim's behalf. Even where a court orders disclosure, it may impose any condition it considers necessary in the interest of justice and to protect the privacy of any person. These include a condition that part of the record be redacted … holder; and that it be used solely for the purposes of the criminal proceedings. Similarly, if a victim does not object to the disclosure of counselling records, the disclosure is still made under strict conditions. The prosecution requires undertakings from the defence as to how the records will

ultimately aimed at protecting the public. However, transparency is only one way of ensuring accountability, minimising and eliminating conflicts of interest and thus ensuring the best care possible. There is already a suite of measures in place designed to ensure transparency, accountability and public disclosure while minimising conflicts

sane person could argue in favour of that. I would like to see somebody put forward the argument that this is an appropriate disclosure. What is appropriate about disclosing counselling notes? These are the victim's notes and the trial is about the perpetrator being on trial … recall, to right this wrong. That has not happened. A lot of progress has been made. Legislation has been passed to give protection to victims. As I said, victims are predominantly women. For example, Coco's Law contains serious penalties, and rightly so, for anybody who thinks

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide victims of sexual violence with the right to seek civil protection orders. I am pleased to introduce the Bill. I thank those who have engaged with me on this issue and whose personal experience prompted … victims of rape and sexual assault. Among the issues which need to be addressed is the deeply traumatising impact on victims of the disclosure of counselling notes in rape and sexual assault cases. There are many other issues, though, that which make the process of securing justice difficult

women who are here tonight have taken the brave decision to wave their anonymity specifically to campaign for change in relation to the disclosure of counselling notes, and I commend them. Now is the time for us, as their legislators and representatives in the Dáil, to support them … have his team of lawyers working on his own Bill if that is what he wants. It is imperative that this Bill protects victims of rape and sexual assault from further trauma during the legal process to secure justice for those affected. Counselling is a place for healing

Convention is clear. In January 2024 the International Court of Justice found that the Palestinian people in Gaza had plausible rights to be protected from the imminent risk of genocide and that there was an immediate legal obligation to take maximum action to prevent genocide. Believing that something … only refuse the approval of a prospectus where the Central Bank has a legal basis to do so. Other than insufficient prospectus disclosures, an example of a legal basis for refusal would be: 1. The existence of EU financial sanctions prohibiting the provision of services or assistance

continue long after this period of time. We know the current voluntary system is absolutely inadequate. We need a centralised State-run mandatory disclosure system. Obviously, this would enhance the HSE as regards trust and integrity. It would be a fair and competitive innovation environment and it would … leverage and real power. We all accept that we cannot leave big pharma or uncontrolled capital to have its way. This is about protecting people and patients and ensuring we look after our people and the public finances. I commend everyone who spoke today and, in particular, Deputies

recalls that: — in January 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) found that the Palestinian people in Gaza had 'plausible right' to be protected from acts of genocide and related prohibited acts identified in Article III of the Genocide Convention and that there was a 'real and imminent … oversee Israel bonds; — the CBI's role, under EU legislation, is to assess the bond prospectus to ensure that it includes all the disclosure requirements of the EU Prospectus Regulation, however in the act of approving a bond prospectus, the CBI does not endorse the issuer

forward and report what has happened to them because they often feel they are the ones who will be put on trial. The disclosure of counselling notes for many just simply confirms their fears about how the justice system treats victims of rape and sexual assault … sexual assault cases that are forcing people to put their whole lives on hold for long periods. We have to improve communications and protections for victims and survivors when perpetrators are released, which is often a difficult and anxious time for many. This is just not considered

Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the formal determination of the Office of the Protected Disclosures Commissioner (details supplied); if he agrees that his Department is a competent authority to follow up on this protected disclosure under EU Regulation

Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of protected disclosures received by the Health Information and Quality Authority relating to nursing homes for each year 2015-2025; the action taken in each case; the time-lapse between receipt of disclosure and action taken in each

Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline his responsibilities relating to the Protected Disclosures Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31806/25