Mr Jack Larkin

Solicitor, McCann FitzGerald LLP

Jack Larkin is an associate in the employment team at McCann FitzGerald LLP, Dublin. Admitted in January 2022, he advises Irish and multinational employers on contentious and advisory matters, with particular expertise in whistleblowing (including regulatory investigations and workplace investigations), TUPE transfers and industrial relations disputes. He has acted in multiple high‑profile whistleblowing cases in the pharma/life sciences sector and advised on the only recent contentious TUPE case before the High Court in Ireland.

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Ireland—Types of whistleblowing claim

Practice Notes

This Practice Note outlines in detail the types of whistleblowing claims under Irish law, including unfair dismissal, penalisation, and tort of detriment. It details legal protections, procedures, remedies, and time limits under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (Ireland) and related legislation. Key distinctions, case law, and confidentiality considerations are also addressed for practitioners and employers.

Ireland - Employment

Ireland—Whistleblowing remedies

Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers the remedies available for whistleblowing claims under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (Ireland) and Unfair Dismissals Act 1977 (Ireland). It provides guidance on interim relief, penalisation, the tort of detriment and compensation reductions.

Ireland - Employment