Monday 3 November
12.00 – 12.30
Welcome
- Nadia Taylor, Integrity at Work Programme Manager, Transparency International Ireland
Opening Remarks
- John Devitt, Chief Executive, Transparency International Ireland
12.30 – 13.30
Launch of the Speak Up Report 2025
Our fourth Speak Up report highlights the types of concerns our Helpline clients are reporting, the processes that people believe are abused, and the sectors and institutions they consider to be vulnerable to corruption. It will also include analysis of our latest Integrity at Work survey which measures attitudes and experiences of Irish workers and whistleblowers for the first time since 2016.
- John Devitt, Chief Executive, Transparency International Ireland
- Donncha Ó Giobuin, Senior Helpline Coordinator, Transparency International Ireland
Tuesday 4 November
12.30 – 13.45
Whistleblowing in Ireland: Legal Developments and Challenges Since 2024
Whistleblowing laws in Ireland have undergone significant reform in recent years, especially since the transposition of the EU Whistleblowing Directive via the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022, and ensuing regulatory, judicial and oversight developments. This panel brings together legal experts and practitioners to unpack what has changed since 2024: what the law is now; how well it is working; where gaps remain; and what the future may hold.
Panellists:
- Paul D Maier BL, specialising in the law of work, labour and employment
- Dr Lauren Kierans BL, Assistant Professor of Law at Maynooth University
- Rory Treanor BL, working in the Employment Law section of An Garda Síochána
Moderator: Donal O’Connor, Solicitor, Transparency Legal Advice Centre
Wednesday 5 November
10.30 – 12.30
Gender and intersectionality in Whistleblowing
This workshop is co-organised by Transparency International and the University of Galway as part of European Commission co-funded projects. It will bring together a small group of leading experts to discuss recent research findings and project results, and to develop concrete recommendations to strengthen the implementation of a gender and intersectionality-sensitive approach in whistleblowing systems — including in internal and external reporting channels, protection and support measures, and awareness-raising efforts.
Participants will need to register for this event separately HERE and the Zoom access link will be sent out to them in advance.
Thursday 6 November
12.30 – 13.45
Incentivising Ethics: Should Whistleblowers Be Rewarded?
Whistleblowers play a vital role in uncovering corruption, corporate misconduct, and threats to public interest—but should they be financially rewarded for doing so? This panel explores the ethical, legal, and cultural implications of incentivising whistleblowing across different national contexts. Drawing on a cross-country study, the session will examine how various jurisdictions approach whistleblower rewards—from the U.S. model of financial incentives to countries where whistleblowing is discouraged or even criminalised.
Panellists:
- Dr Bashir Alao, Hardiman Research Scholar/Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Mary Inman, Lawyer and Partner, Whistleblower Partners LLP
Moderator: Dr Alexander Chance, Head of Policy and Research, Transparency International Ireland