Protected Disclosures
Dail Éireann — 2022-12-08
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Rose Conway-Walsh (SF), Mayo

This is the third time in two days that I have raised the issue of Western Care and what has come across my desk. I have deep, grave concerns about what has been reported on protected disclosures. The Minister knows what I am talking about. I want an independent investigation into these serious concerns. This is a matter relating to the most vulnerable people in our community. The information that has been put to us has to be investigated independently. I will make two comments to the Minister. First, there is no point in people conducting investigations into their own behaviours. Second, the staff need to be protected, as do former staff and families who are coming forward with all these stories. Please do not do a cover up on it. I am asking the Minister for an independent, transparent investigation into these serious matters.

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Sitting date: 2022-12-08