First whistleblowing helpline to stamp out corruption goes live

THE country’s first whistleblowers’ ethics and anti-corruption helpline goes live today.

Transparency International (TI) Ireland has set up the free confidential alert to identify white-collar crime, waste of resources and advise those affected.

Chief executive John Devitt said the ‘Speak Up’ helpdesk will allow concerned citizens to follow their conscience and act as a safe way to report.