£1.25m compensation for whistleblowing Government vet

A former Northern Ireland Government vet who resigned from her job after raising concerns about animal welfare has received an unreserved apology and a major payout.

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£1.25m compensation for whistleblowing Government vet

A former Northern Ireland Government vet who resigned from her job after raising concerns about animal welfare has received an unreserved apology and a major payout. By Chris McCullough Dr Tamara...

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