Does Ireland still have a Problem with Whistleblowing?

Over the past few years, a broad consensus has emerged that in Ireland providing adequate protections for whistleblowing, and whistleblowers, is a lot more difficult to achieve in practice than in theory. In many fields, extreme real life consequences for a brave decision to go public with revelations of wrongdoing have been apparent. The protections … Read more

Policing Must Return to First Principles

The Garda Síochána will succeed, not by force of arms or numbers, but by their moral authority as servants of the people. Michael Joseph Staines, First Garda Commissioner (1885-1955) The above statement is, in my opinion, a good founding principle for any Police Service in a free democracy. What is meant by “moral authority”? Merriam … Read more