‌But despite being called a “hero”, Metroline sacked Mr Hehir from his job and subsequently an employment tribunal upheld that decision. Shadow justice minister Dr Kieran Mullan has since launched an online petition for Mr Hehir to get his job back or receive compensation. “This decision sends a deeply troubling message that those who do the right thing will not be supported. But people doing the right thing, for the right reasons, when so many look the other way need our support. Article continues belowA GoFundMe created to raise money for Mr Hehir has so far raised more than £800.