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'I was too honest, I had too much integrity' - Garda whistleblower claims she was bullied after revealing errors in homicide data

Date
2026-03-05
Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Summary

Garda whistleblower Lois West told the Workplace Relations Commission that she suffered alleged undermining, belittling and bullying after raising concerns about homicides misclassified in Garda records and testifying to the Oireachtas. She is pursuing complaints under protected-disclosures, workplace-safety and payment-of-wages legislation; the hearing is continuing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'I was too honest, I had too much integrity' - Garda whistleblower claims she was bullied after revealing errors in homicide data. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

Why: "I'm getting through this on medication; the only reason I can sit here is because I'm taking medication, at no point did anybody care about me. CNI source report

Case subjects

Lois West

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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