Results 341-360 of 1,031 for gsoc

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (16 Jan 2018) See 2 other results from this debate

Gerry Adams: ...tribunal was receiving full support. Will the Taoiseach share his view on that with us? I have tabled parliamentary questions on the resourcing of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, and I am waiting for replies. It was very striking that Ms Justice Ring has been unable to bring a single protected disclosure investigation to a satisfactory conclusion because of...

Order of Business (19 Jan 2016) See 3 other results from this debate

Micheál Martin: ...been very interesting. He spoke about the importance of press freedom and he is reported in today's Irish Independent as rebuking the watchdog for spying on journalists. He was described as slapping down GSOC for snooping on the phone records of journalists. One could be forgiven for thinking he was commentating on somebody else's legislation but, in fact, this was the Government's...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is an important independent statutory body established under the Garda Síochána Act 2005. This independence is the hallmark of good oversight. I want to emphasise the vital role that GSOC plays in providing the necessary oversight of An Garda Síochána. As Minister I play no role in these...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Guerin Report: Department of Justice and Equality (28 May 2014) See 22 other results from this debate

...particular contents of that letter referred back to the investigation that was carried out at an earlier stage which was the subject of correspondence, was examined by the DPP and was sent on to GSOC. I must make it clear that it was not sent by us to GSOC. Under a section in the confidential recipient regulations, there was a requirement for the Garda Commissioner to refer the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Equality Issues (20 Jun 2023)

Leo Varadkar: ...George Nkencho. George was a constituent of mine and sadly was killed in the way that he was. I met his family and his legal team. It was a virtual meeting because it was during the pandemic. A GSOC investigation was established. That was the appropriate course of action. None of us as politicians should jump to conclusions. GSOC has now carried out its investigation, a file is with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021) See 1 other result from this debate

Robbie Gallagher: ...breach of [...] human rights", was used. He also referred to there being no "mechanism for Garda personnel to complain to an independent oversight body", that investigations by the proposed new GSOC would take a long time, "be incredibly stressful" and a lack of communication between the new GSOC and the garda being investigated in that context. It was stated as well that there would be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Protected Disclosures (30 Jan 2019) See 1 other result from this debate

Mick Wallace: GSOC was supposed to look after protected disclosures, but the Minister has now had to establish a panel. Does that mean that the workload is too much for GSOC or that there is a lack of confidence in its role in assessing protected disclosures? Section 41(1)(b) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 reads: "significant developments that might reasonably be expected to affect adversely...

Other Questions: Commissions of Inquiry (16 Dec 2016) See 4 other results from this debate

Frances Fitzgerald: ...investigation into the case would be completed before further decisions are made. Every time I have spoken on the matter in recent times I have made it clear that I and the Taoiseach would like to see the GSOC investigation completed as soon as possible. The Taoiseach said as much to the family. I am unsure when exactly it happened but I understand extra information was made available...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (19 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: I have dealt with that. In respect of GSOC, I noted the view expressed by its very fine chairperson, Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring, that some powers were lacking in the ombudsman commission. I have spoken to the Minister for Justice and Equality about this and see no reason we cannot act in this regard. If the chairperson of the commission, who is an eminent member of the Judiciary, says it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Corruption (19 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...to whistle blowers, including Garda whistleblowers. Section 19 of the Act inserted a new provision into the Garda Síochána Act 2005, which provides for the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) to be a prescribed person under the 2014 Act to investigate disclosures relating to the Garda Síochána, including disclosures from members of the Garda...

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014) See 2 other results from this debate

Pearse Doherty: We have reached the eleventh day of a scandal in which the Minister, Deputy Shatter, has been at the epicentre. First, there was the alleged bugging of the GSOC offices. Then there was the rubbishing of those claims as baseless innuendo by the Minister. He misled the Dáil last Tuesday regarding the report he received from GSOC. Now, there is new information in the public domain as a...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Jun 2021) See 1 other result from this debate

Micheál Martin: These are very difficult situations for the families concerned. I do not accept the Deputy's assertion that GSOC is not independent. It is chaired by an independent chairperson, a judge. One of the difficulties we have, it seems to me, is that if, say, GSOC or HIQA carries out an investigation and its report is not deemed satisfactory or does not find what people want to be found or what...

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Feb 2014) See 5 other results from this debate

Mick Wallace: ...have no doubts that an independent public inquiry is required to establish the truth - an independent and public inquiry into the penalty points episode, into the allegations of surveillance of GSOC, and into reported malpractice and corruption in the force over a long period. One does not need to be a rocket scientist to assume that justice is not being administered fairly in this...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Feb 2014) See 2 other results from this debate

Marc MacSharry: ..., last night, the chances of these anomalies being benign were remote to zero. That clearly indicates there is an issue. There is also the issue that it appears this sweep was not routine. The GSOC does not routinely check its offices or routinely have such security checks. There was a series of events or incidents which influenced and determined the GSOC to seek out an independent...

Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (11 Jul 2019) See 1 other result from this debate

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: ...It would be for the Garda Commissioner or Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission to provide an evaluation that states what either considers to be the value of the agreement, either for the Garda or GSOC or for the corresponding jurisdiction. That is the purpose of the amendments. Provisions in a range of legislation ensure that the Houses have oversight of significant decisions...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Inquiries (20 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...O'Farrell was a much-loved son and brother and his death has clearly been devastating for his family to whom I once again extend my sincere condolences. The House will recall the outcome of the GSOC criminal investigation of complaints related to this tragedy. Members may not be aware that GSOC recently completed its disciplinary investigation and this has resulted in a recommendation to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...to far better use elsewhere. I am not aware of any basis on which I should initiate a public inquiry into what of its nature is a difficult policing operation. It is, of course, open to persons to make complaints to GSOC. In fact, GSOC has investigated in the region of 124 complaints against members of the force arising from policing at this location and that other matters remain under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (24 Jun 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...to far better use elsewhere. I am not aware of any basis on which I should initiate a public inquiry into what of its nature is a difficult policing operation. It is, of course, open to persons to make complaints to GSOC. In fact, GSOC has investigated in the region of 124 complaints against members of the force arising from policing at this location and that other matters remain under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy will be aware that both GSOC and the Garda Commissioner are independent in the exercise of their duties and I, as Minister, have no role in this regard.  However, in order to assist the Deputy I have made enquires with GSOC seeking an update on the issues raised in the finalised report and subsequent correspondence sent to An Garda Síochána. ...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (24 Jun 2009) See 4 other results from this debate

Thomas Byrne: It seems odd that when the objective of the legislation is to prevent crime and murder and tackle gangs, the most contentious point seems to be whether we give powers to the GSOC against gardaí. It takes away from the focus of the legislation which must be quite specific. I agree with the Minister's approach that perhaps it will be necessary to give this power to the GSOC in the future but...