Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 12 February 2014

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions

Security and Protocol Issues: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission

7:25 pm

Photo of Luke FlanaganLuke Flanagan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

So within the organisation are people with knowledge of this type of surveillance. From what I know it seems to be common knowledge there is a history of leaking to the press by members of the Garda Síochána. I am proof of it. Does this not worry the ombudsman commission? One third of its staff are former members of the Garda Síochána. The members of the public to whom I speak know there is a history of leaking. Is this not a major concern? It is amazing that former members of the Garda Síochána are investigating former colleagues. I am not trying to put a slight on any individual. Former postman should not investigate postmen or former midwives should not investigate midwives. I am not putting a slight on postmen or midwives; the problem is how will anyone see credibility in a system where former colleagues investigate the Garda.

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