Research
- From early 2005 on, work began on identifying governance related problems which led to the launch of TI Ireland’s National Integrity Systems (NIS) study in March 2009. Please click here to read more.
- Research concerning the effect of Statutes of Limitations and the Prosecution of Corruption in the EU has recently been completed. The report on barriers to prosecuting corruption in Ireland was published in 2011. Please click here to read more.
Campaigns
- After TI Ireland was founded in 2004, our focus was set on building coalitions and raising awareness in Ireland of corruption as a global issue. Our campaigning culminated with changes to Government policies and the introduction of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008.
- Our advocacy campaigns are based on international standards of research and draw attention to risks and identified cases of corruption in all its forms, while highlighting the costs of the abuse of power and the opportunities and benefits that arise when power is used in everyone’s interest.
- We continue to work for laws, regulations, codes and institutions that help apply our common values and stop corruption. Our work presses for a government that is more open and accountable, making politics, business and finance cleaner, with adequate legal safeguards for people who honestly report concerns of harm to others or the public good. We draw attention to individual efforts to promote integrity through an annual National Integrity Award and campaigns to highlight injustices faced by whistleblowers. Where appropriate we will work through the news media to publicly highlight issues of concern in order to influence official opinion and ultimately affect change.
- Since 2005 we have been actively campaigning for higher standards in public and corporate life. Through our website, newsletter, press releases, media interviews, opinion pieces, public meetings, lectures, reports and public submissions we have attempted to place the prevention of corruption on the national agenda.
- In 2010 a detailed study “An Alternative to Silence” was launched along with an associated campaign on whistleblower protection. Please click here to read more.
Helpline
The services provided by the Helpline include:
- Free confidential information to people who wish to honestly report concerns regarding abuse of power (such as corruption) or harm to others in the workplace (including fraud, waste of public resources or negligence).
- Free sourcing and referral to legal advisors where individuals require legal advice and representation.
- Expert and peer support to individuals who wish to bring public attention to bona fide cases of systemic abuses of power, white collar crime or corruption.
- Provide advice or support to people seeking official information and wishing to encourage a culture of openness and integrity.
- Report concerns to employers or the relevant authorities on behalf of workers or citizens where both the individual and recipient of information (e.g. the employer or state authority) agree.
- Collect and publish statistical data from complaints/reports received so that corruption risks can be identified and addressed by those in a position to do something.
- The Speak Up helpline will help TI Ireland and others advocate for systemic change on the broader issues directly relating to its case-work.
