Transparency International Ireland
@Transparency_ie
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The Irish chapter of the worldwide movement against corruption. Operates Ireland's only independent helpline for whistleblowers: 1800 844 866 | https://t.co/riN8fv5yS3
Dublin, Ireland
Joined December 2010
Damning findings of report on Garda roads policing ‘heartbreaking’ for victims’ families, campaigners say https://t.co/wdV9nen6RS via @IrishTimes
irishtimes.com
Road-safety advocate said ‘small number of gardaí don’t think people’s lives are worth doing their jobs’
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Whistleblowers expose wrongdoing and empower us all. But without strong legal protections and effective whistleblowing systems, speaking up can come at a huge cost. On #WWBD2025, we reflect on a decade of progress and the road ahead.
transparency.org
Whistleblowers need more than laws, they need systems that work. Explore how strong protections and practical tools can turn courage into real impact.
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To support whistleblowers, it is essential for employers to create an environment where staff feel safe and empowered to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. As a part of #WWBD2025, the Integrity at Work (IAW) Programme, encourages employers to take action and inform
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Don’t stay silent this World Whistleblower Day 🌍 If you or someone you know is considering raising a concern of wrongdoing at work, support is available. TI Ireland’s Speak Up Helpline offers free confidential support and guidance to workers. Speak Up Helpline callers can also
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Garda whistleblower sues force over arrest by armed officers during football match with friends https://t.co/PKjhTiGi3r via @ConorGallaghe_r @IrishTimes
irishtimes.com
Emergency Response Unit officers detained man as he played football match in Dublin park with friends
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Debt is essential for the economy. But what happens when debt is captured, mismanaged or hidden? Join us at the #WBGMeetings, for a session with @CIPMoz and @eurodad to discuss corruption in the contraction and management of public debt. Register here: https://t.co/UpdHI6qdj8
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‘Grace’ case whistleblower says State response acts as ‘strong deterrent’ to others speaking out https://t.co/paPdLdIrYq via @IrishTimes @_vivclarke
irishtimes.com
‘The State will try to crush you,’ says Iain Smith who first raised alarm about the case in a report in 2008
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Calls for investigation into axed golden visa scheme https://t.co/X4L346AiOI via @rte
rte.ie
A golden visa scheme giving residency in Ireland and access to Europe has generated €500 million since it was axed by the Government two years ago.
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How kleptocrats hide their ill-gotten gains in Ireland and Britain https://t.co/6YRFYU5tDv via @irishexaminer
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Banks, lawyers and lobbyists in Ireland and Britain all help to legitimise wealth stolen from abroad
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🔹 The recent pause of the #FCPA weakens the U.S.’s fight against #corruption. 🔹“Trump’s executive order diminishes – and could pave the way for completely eliminating – the crown jewel in the US’s fight against global corruption.” — Gary Kalman, TI US https://t.co/8P0GuVnPw4
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President directs DoJ to pause prosecutions under Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and issues pardon to Rod Blagojevich
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Very classless by @elonmusk. @POGOwatchdog does an amazing job as watchdog.
POGO is deeply troubled that Elon Musk amplified an attack on our expert witness who testified before Congress today. Our executive director Danielle Brian issued the following statement:
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Yesterday, President Trump issued an executive order to pause all enforcement of the FCPA. This is a betrayal of U.S. leadership in global anti-corruption efforts & sends a dangerous signal that bribery is back on the table.
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U.S. pausing of foreign bribery enforcement will harm economies and governance worldwide
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Corruption risk is a ‘grave and imminent threat to national security’... https://t.co/fFbSaINVD7
#CPI2024 #Ireland #Corruption
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🚨#BREAKING #NEWS 1. Pausing FCPA enforcement risks increased #corruption and harm to Americans 2. The FCPA ensures U.S. companies compete on merit, not bribery 3. TI US urges swift resumption of enforcement Read our statement on the #FCPA pause HERE ⤵️ https://t.co/U843rzaq0t
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🚨 #NEW "Attorney General Memorandum Redirects U.S. #AntiCorruption Efforts Raising Questions and Concerns" Read our recent Press Statement HERE ⤵️ https://t.co/DAuYOGZZTY
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In Oct 2024 I spoke with @USAID at their DC HQ. They told me they were funding rule of law, anticorruption and pro-democracy programs in Hungary with several million dollars per year. With this money gone for NGOs, guess who's gonna benefit? It should be the duty of EU to fill
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🔵 Great news! Greenland's parliament has taken a crucial step in safeguarding the country's political integrity. They’ve approved a ban on foreign & anonymous political donations, & introduced new measures requiring political parties to disclose the amount and identity of each
dw.com
Greenland's prime minister has proposed an election for March 11. The announcement came with Greenland's parliament mulling a ban on foreign political donations, with Donald Trump repeating his...
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DPP considers charges against Gerry Hutch over alleged Garda corruption https://t.co/5GDXdycP5a via @ConorGallaghe_r @IrishTimes
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Hutch is suspected of helping run a criminal organisation, an offence which can carry a life sentence
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McGrath promises EU action against social media platforms ‘amplifying’ political content to influence elections https://t.co/Mu7gIWVMRq via @IrishTimes
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EU justice commissioner says bloc’s Digital Services Act will be used to prosecute social media that are artificially boosting political material to sway voters
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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael face further criticism over Michael Lowry talks https://t.co/OZdOfq8jLK via @IrishTimes
irishtimes.com
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said tribunal findings were ‘very clear’
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