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Worker told employer he had 'moral and professional obligation' to set out concerns about 'Israeli company with Israeli CEO'

Summary

A cybersecurity worker, Cian Ó Laoi, is pursuing claims of whistleblower penalisation and constructive dismissal against his former employer, Edgescan, after he raised concerns about an Israeli company having access to the firm's servers. Ó Laoi recorded a meeting where he was reprimanded for making remarks about the Israeli tech sector and the "genocide of the Palestinians." He claims he had a "moral and professional obligation" to raise these concerns. The company disputes the claims, arguing that the access issue was not within Ó Laoi's pay grade. During a disciplinary meeting, Ó Laoi was told he was engaging in "tinfoil hat stuff" and that his comments were "unacceptable." He maintains that his communication was protected and that his concerns were about supply chain risks related to Israeli military intelligence. The case is continuing before adjudicator Penelope McGrath, with the tribunal considering whether Ó Laoi's actions were protected disclosures or inappropriate rhetoric.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Worker told employer he had 'moral and professional obligation' to set out concerns about 'Israeli company with Israeli CEO'. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• July 2024 Other
• 2 July 2024 Other
• 18 September 2024 Other
• 2 July Other
• 2026-04-13 Publication

Why: Ms Guinness asked Mr Ó Laoi whether he thought he was "protected from an employer taking disciplinary action against you because inappropriate rhetoric is contained within what you say is a protected disclosure"? CNI source report

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

Read the original CNI report