Brian O'Reilly
Detective Superintendent Brian O'Reilly is a senior officer in An Garda Síochána who has gained attention for his whistleblowing activities regarding concerns over Garda practices and equipment. He has alleged that he faced financial penalization and a significant pay cut after making protected disclosures, including serious safety concerns about the leather holsters issued to gardaí, which he believes may have contributed to dangerous situations leading to injuries and fatalities among officers.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ireland | 5 | 5.40 | 1.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 52,725 | $5,100 | 53$ |
| Totals | 5 | 5,030,000 | 52,725 | $5,100 | 53$ |
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Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Detective Superintendent Brian O’Reilly raised concerns about the treatment of whistleblowers.
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Ireland:
Brian O'Reilly is a Detective Superintendent whose protected disclosure about defective holsters was passed to the OPDC by McEntee.
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Ireland:
Det Supt Brian O’Reilly was the former head of the Garda Technical Bureau.
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Ireland:
Brian O'Reilly joined the Garda more than 32 years ago, becoming detective superintendent.
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Ireland:
Det Supt Brian O’Reilly had responsibility for the firearms section at Garda headquarters.
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Ireland:
Detective superintendent Brian O’Reilly has taken his case against An Garda Síochána to Dublin Circuit Civil Court in a bid to have his full remuneration reinstated.
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