Results 21-23 of 23 for gsoc speaker:Jonathan O'Brien

Guerin Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: ...the most vulnerable in society. They see it is a vocation to protect those who are unable to protect themselves and not only to protect them but also to give them a voice. I believe the recent controversies, in particular about the penalty points system, GSOC and the failings of the Department of Justice and Equality and senior members of An Garda Síochána to investigate the...

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to the Cavan-Monaghan Division of An Garda Síochána) Report: Statements (25 May 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: ...made by the two officers. One can only assume the reason they were not included in the final report is there was no foundation to them. If that is the case, serious questions must be asked. While it is correct that GSOC should investigate this, the Commissioner cannot have it both ways. She cannot say she fully accepts the findings of the commission and then, on the other hand, state...

Reform of An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (11 Apr 2017)

Jonathan O'Brien: ...line with the deliberations of the commission. We could take very quick steps in this Chamber to try to restore public confidence. One, as I have previously said, would be the removal of the Garda Commissioner. Another would be implementing in a very speedy manner the necessary legislation to increase the powers of the Policing Authority, GSOC and the Garda Inspectorate. I find it...