As part of the Integrity at Work initiative, Transparency International (TI) Ireland is holding an online workshop to help employers prepare for the EU Whistleblowing Directive.
The EU Whistleblowing Directive will create new obligations for organisations when it is transposed into Irish law in December 2021. Now is the time for employers to review their whistleblowing procedures and ensure they are in line with best practice.
The aim of this workshop is to inform employers about their responsibilities under the Protected Disclosures Act (PDA) 2014, outline the requirements of the EU Whistleblowing Directive and share best practice and insights on dealing with reports and disclosures.
The workshop will address the following questions:
- What are the duties of employers under the Protected Disclosures Act?
- What are the requirements of the new EU Whistleblowing Directive?
- What are best practice principles for dealing with reports/disclosures?
- How can employers foster workplaces where staff feel safe to raise a concern?
The workshop will be facilitated by TI Ireland Associates:
Gráinne Madden is founder and senior consultant of GMJ Associates, which provides guidance to Irish businesses on responsible business practice. Gráinne's work includes development of corporate responsibility strategy, non-financial reporting and report assurance, development and implementation of ethical compliance programmes and protected disclosure policies. Gráinne also lectures on Corporate Responsibility to MBA students in Trinity College Dublin and Griffith College Dublin.
Dr Lauren Kierans is a qualified barrister specialising in Whistleblowing Law. Lauren co-authored ‘Protected Disclosures Act 2014 - Annotated Legislation’ with Anthony Kerr (published by Round Hall). She was awarded the governmental project for the drafting of the protected disclosures procedures guidance for public bodies on behalf of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Lauren lectures Whistleblowing Law at undergraduate level and as a Professional Certificate at Maynooth University.
About Integrity at Work
The Integrity at Work (IAW) programme has been designed by TI Ireland to help foster workplaces where people are supported to raise concerns of wrongdoing and act with integrity. Our members include government departments, public sector bodies, charities, regulators and companies. Members’ events and training provide an opportunity to share best practice, to learn about legal developments and to develop strategies to promote ethical standards and build trust amongst staff and stakeholders.
If you would prefer to pay by invoice please email Jane Matthews - jmatthews@transparency.ie