Legal

Ian Guider: Speaking truth to power should be commended, not condemned

New legislation to protect whistleblowers comes into force in January, but will it go far enough to safeguard those who dare to make their voices heard?

This country owes much to a small group of people who have risked their reputations and careers to speak out about corruption and malfeasance in public office and private industry. They have faced ruinous retaliation for exposing wrongdoing instead of being rewarded for coming forward.

The obvious names of whistleblowers who come to mind are Maurice McCabe and John Wilson, the former members of the An Garda Síochána. Their courage in bringing to light the ...