Throughout the year, we will be hosting a series of workshops, forums and webinars which will provide employers with opportunities to share best practice and learn about the latest developments in whistleblowing and protected disclosures.
We also offer a range of training courses for organisations. If you would like more information on our training or events, contact support@transparency.ie
Upcoming Events
23 March 2023
‘Whistleblowing and Protected Disclosure – An Introduction’ (Employers’ Workshop) tickets available here
18 April 2023
‘Whistleblowing and Protected Disclosure – An Introduction’ (Prescribed’ Persons’ Workshop) tickets available here
25 May 2023
‘Whistleblowing and Protected Disclosure – An Introduction’ (Employers’ Workshop) tickets available here
Past Events
Integrity at Work Workshop for Employers: Implementing the Amended Protected Disclosures Act
8 December 2022
10 November 2022
Whistleblowing and Protected Disclosures – Workshop for Charities
20 October 2022
Whistleblowing and Protected Disclosures – Implementing the Amended Protected Disclosures Act
22 September 2022
Whistleblowing and Protected Disclosures – Preparing for the Amended Protected Disclosures Act for Employers
18 May 2022
Whistleblowing and Protected Disclosures – Preparing for the Amended Protected Disclosures Act for Government Departments and Prescribed Persons
28 April 2022
Whistleblowing and Protected Disclosures – Preparing for the Amended Protected Disclosures Act for all Employers
24 March 2022
Whistleblowing and Protected Disclosures – Preparing for the Amended Protected Disclosures Act for Government Departments and Prescribed Persons
3 March 2022
This online workshop was designed for government departments, and regulators defined as ‘prescribed persons’ under the Protected Disclosures Act (PDA) 2014. This half-day session focused on helping prescribed persons and government departments prepare for the amended PDA.
Whistleblowing and Protected Disclosures – Preparing for the EU Whistleblowing Directive
Workshop for Employers
9 December 2021
This online workshop was held to help employers prepare for the EU Whistleblowing Directive. This workshop focused on informing 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.
Whistleblowing and Protected Disclosures – Preparing for the EU Whistleblowing Directive
Workshop for Trade Unions
29 September 2021
This online workshop was held to help Trade Union representatives prepare for the EU Whistleblowing Directive. This workshop focused on informing trade union staff 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.
Whistleblowing and Protected Disclosures – Preparing for the EU Whistleblowing Directive
Workshop for Employers
22 June 2021
This online workshop was held to help employers prepare for the EU Whistleblowing Directive. This workshop focused on informing 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.
Whistleblowing and Protected Disclosures – Preparing for the EU Whistleblowing Directive
Workshop for Prescribed Persons and Government Departments
15 June 2021
This online workshop was designed for government departments, and regulators defined as ‘prescribed persons’ under the Protected Disclosures Act (PDA) 2014. This half-day session focused on informing participants about their responsibilities under the PDA; outline the recommendations of the EU Whistleblowing Directive which will be transposed into Irish law this year; and share best practice and insights on dealing with reports and disclosures.
Webinar: Dealing with Protected Disclosures During COVID-19
10 June 2020
This webinar focused on TI Ireland’s latest guidance for employers on how they can respond effectively to COVID-19 related concerns and other protected disclosures as we emerge from the crisis. Speakers included Patricia King, General Secretary, Irish Congress of Trade Unions, John Devitt, Chief Executive, TI Ireland and Judy O’Loan, Managing Solicitor, Transparency Legal Advice Centre.
Dealing with Disclosures – Workshop for Regulators & Government Departments
22 April 2020
This online workshop was designed for government departments, and regulators defined as ‘prescribed persons’ under the Protected Disclosures Act (PDA) 2014. The session aimed to inform participants about their responsibilities under the PDA (in particular sections 7 and 8); outline the recommendations of the new EU Whistleblowers’ Directive; and share best practice and insights on dealing with reports and disclosures.
Forums
Receiving and Assessing Protected Disclosures
27 May 2020
This online forum focused on the theme of ‘Receiving and Assessing Protected Disclosures’. We were pleased to welcome Philip Brennan, Founder and Managing Director of Raiseaconcern.com who provided valuable insights and best practice guidance on dealing with reports of wrongdoing.
Practitioners Session
10 March 2020
This forum featured a ‘share and learn’ session which provided participants with an opportunity to discuss specific issues they are facing in establishing ‘speak up’ systems and dealing with protected disclosures and other reports. In advance of the forum, members were invited to submit any questions or concerns they have in order to define the agenda for the day. Our panellists for the session were Dr Lauren Kierans BL, Emmet Whelan, Partner at ByrneWallace and Judy O’Loan, Managing Solicitor from the Transparency Legal Advice Centre.
EU Whistleblowing Directive – what is in store for employers?
11 June 2019
This event focused on the new EU Whistleblowing Directive and explored its implications for employers and regulators. Our panellists included Nick Aiossa from Transparency International EU and Dr Lauren Kierans (BL) who provided practical information and advice on the changes that the Directive will bring.
Managing Investigations
21 March 2019
Centred on the theme of ‘Managing Investigations’, this forum focused on a factually based scenario exploring the process of investigating reports of wrongdoing from whistleblowers in the workplace. Whistleblowing investigations experts, The Debrief Group led the event and examined the key steps for investigating reports including receiving a report of wrongdoing; establishing an investigation; scoping the terms of reference for the investigation and conducting interviews.