National Integrity Systems Study

National Integrity Systems(NIS) can be described as the sum of all our institutions, laws, and efforts in stopping corruption.

The purpose of each NIS study is to assess the National Integrity System, in theory (laws and institutions) and in practice (how well they work). The studies provide benchmarks for measuring further developments and a basis for comparison among a range of countries. The studies signal areas requiring priority action and also form the basis from which stakeholders may assess existing anti-corruption initiatives.

A whistleblower is someone whotells their employer, a regulator, customers, the police or the media about a dangerous or illegal activity that they are aware of through their work (Definition from Public Concern At Work)

In 2009 we published the first ever analysis of how well Irish laws and institutions were able to stop corruption in all its forms. We will use our findings to campaign for reform and help make government, business and civil society more transparent and accountable. In 2011 we plan to launch a new online platform for the update of the NIS called "Integwiki".

The NIS Country Study for Ireland 2009 was published with the support of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Download the National Integrity Systems Study for Ireland Full Report.

Download the Executive Summary (890KB)

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Hard copies of the NIS for Ireland 2009 are available upon request at €10 + €3.85 p&p (free for members). Contact us at info@transparency.ie to order.