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A protected disclosure or whistleblowing pack in Ireland helps employers put in place, and follow, a lawful process for workers who report wrongdoing. This Protected Disclosure / Whistleblowing Pack provides professionally drafted, Ireland-specific documents under Irish employment legislation, tailored to your circumstances. It is suitable for SMEs, HR managers, in-house teams and employers who need a compliant whistleblowing policy or have received a disclosure, without open-ended hourly billing. This service is not a substitute for full legal representation in contested or high-value matters; for complex disputes, contact us for a tailored quote.
What’s included
- Document(s) drafted under Irish employment legislation, including the Workplace Relations Commission framework
- One round of review and tailoring against your specific circumstances
- Plain-English guidance notes you can hand to your line manager or HR lead
- Delivered by email once your details are received
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Employers required to have formal internal reporting channels
- Employers who have received a protected disclosure
- HR teams updating whistleblowing policies
- Businesses wanting to reduce the risk of penalisation claims
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then prepare your document(s) from the details you return, with one round of review and tailoring against your circumstances.
- Your document(s) and plain-English guidance notes are delivered by email.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a whistleblowing pack cost in Ireland?
Fees for work of this kind are typically set on application: a solicitor would typically confirm the fee once the matter has been reviewed and before any work begins. Any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply.
Do Irish employers need a whistleblowing policy?
Employers with 50 or more employees must have formal internal reporting channels and procedures under the Protected Disclosures Act. Smaller employers may also benefit from a policy.
What is penalisation?
Penalisation is any detrimental treatment of a worker for making a protected disclosure. It is unlawful and can lead to significant awards.
For more on employment law for Irish employers and employees, see our Employment Law in Ireland hub.
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