This webpage aims to explain how AHBRA will address any protected disclosures it receives and how protected disclosures can be submitted to AHBRA.
1. Introduction
The Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (“the 2014 Act”) protects workers from penalisation if they speak up about wrongdoings in the workplace. People who make a protected disclosure (sometimes called “whistleblowers”) are protected by this law. They should not be treated unfairly or lose their job because they have made a protected disclosure.
AHBRA is a “Prescribed Person” under the 2014 Act in relation to all matters relating to the regulation of AHBs pursuant to the 2019 Act.
2. Protected Disclosures Policy & Procedures
In accordance with the 2014 Act, and its Protected Disclosures Policy, AHBRA has established formal channels for:
- workers who wish to make an external report to it in relation to all matters relating to the regulation of AHBs pursuant to the 2019 Act, and
- a confidential and secure pathway for AHBRA workers reporting concerns about wrongdoing in the workplace.
For further information on these formal channels and how to make a report, please see below:
AHBRA Protected Disclosures Policy
AHBRA External Reporting of Protected Disclosures Procedure
AHBRA Internal Reporting of Protected Disclosures Procedure
Please read these documents carefully before making a report. It is solely your responsibility to ensure you meet the criteria for protection under the 2014 Act.
The 2014 Act only applies to workers and does not apply to the general public. Issues or complaints raised by members of the general public to AHBRA will be treated as concerns and dealt with in line with AHBRA’s concern procedure available here.
3. How to make a Report
Reports can be made in writing or orally.
Reports can be made as follows:
By email: protected.disclosures@ahbregulator.ie
By post:
Protected Disclosures
4th Floor Grattan House
67-72 Mount Street Lower
Dublin 2
D02 H638
By telephone: 01 224 3990
Please note that telephone calls to this number are not recorded.
A report can be made by way of a physical meeting upon request.
4. Reports
- 2021 annual report on protected disclosures
- 2022 annual report on protected disclosures
- 2023 annual report on protected disclosures
- 2024 annual report on protected disclosures