Cairnes School/Whitaker Institute Inaugural Professorial Lecture Series – Professor Kate Kenny

The Cairnes School/Whitaker Institute Inaugural Professorial Lecture Series continued on Wednesday 23 October with Kate Kenny, Professor of Business and Society. Professor Kenny explored the question ‘What role does ethics play in business practice, in Ireland and internationally?’ in the form of a conversation with John Devitt, Chief Executive and Founder of Transparency Ireland.  She discussed insights from over ten years’ research into this question, with a focus on speak-up and whistleblowing. In her conversation with John, Professor Kenny spoke about some famous cases of whistleblowing as well as a new EU whistleblowing directive which promises major changes for Irish organisations in the public and private sectors. Professor Kenny identified resulting impacts, challenges and opportunities for organisations and citizens in Ireland, based on international experiences.

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Prof Alan Ahearne, John Devitt, Prof Kate Kenny, Dr Tom Acton

Prof Alan Ahearne, Prof John McHale, John Devitt, Prof Kate Kenny, Prof Pól Ó Dochartaigh, Dr Tom Acton, Prof Alma McCarthy

Prof Alan Ahearne, Director of the Whitaker Institute, introducing John Devitt, Transparency Ireland, and Prof Kate Kenny

John Devitt, Transparency Ireland, and Prof Kate Kenny

Prof Kate Kenny in conversation with John Devitt, Transparency Ireland