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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Welfare of Ex-Service Personnel: Discussion (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: We have had a very good interaction today. I apologise for the fact that more members were not present, but it is on account of the time of year and the electoral cycle. We were anxious to meet the witnesses. I am a former serving member of the Defence Forces Reserve, having served for 23 years, so I have a certain grá for things military and an understanding of what the issues are....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Changing Policing in Ireland Report: Garda Inspectorate (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: We are meeting to discuss with the Garda Inspectorate its recently published report entitled, Changing Policing in Ireland - Delivering a Visible, Accessible and Responsive Service. On behalf of the joint committee, I warmly welcome Mr. Olson, chief Inspector; Mr. Mark Toland, deputy chief inspector; and Ms Eimear Fisher, senior inspector. Is this Ms Fisher's first visit to the committee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Changing Policing in Ireland Report: Garda Inspectorate (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: The delegates will be invited to make a brief opening statement, which will be followed by a question and answer session. Colleagues and delegates should ensure their mobile phones are switched off left in silent or, even better, flight mode, as otherwise they will interfere with the sound system. Witnesses should note that they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Changing Policing in Ireland Report: Garda Inspectorate (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: Not yet.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Changing Policing in Ireland Report: Garda Inspectorate (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: We wish her well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Changing Policing in Ireland Report: Garda Inspectorate (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. Olson for his comprehensive presentation. Has the inspectorate indicated a timescale by which it would like the changes to be implemented?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Changing Policing in Ireland Report: Garda Inspectorate (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: I am required to remind the Deputy about what I read at the start of the meeting. Members should be aware that under the salient rulings of the Chair, they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official, either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. I ask the Deputy to reframe his question such that he will not be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Changing Policing in Ireland Report: Garda Inspectorate (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: May I read it again, just to be sure? We have to be careful. Members should be aware that under the salient rulings of the Chair, they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official, either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. The Deputy just has to be very careful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Changing Policing in Ireland Report: Garda Inspectorate (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: Who wants to come back on that? Mr. Olson?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Changing Policing in Ireland Report: Garda Inspectorate (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: Can we have three brief questions from Deputy Farrell, please?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Changing Policing in Ireland Report: Garda Inspectorate (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: We will get an answer to that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Changing Policing in Ireland Report: Garda Inspectorate (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: I will not. I will come back to Deputy Farrell. That is a very specific question which is very interesting, so we will get an answer to it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Changing Policing in Ireland Report: Garda Inspectorate (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: We covered it earlier in the meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Changing Policing in Ireland Report: Garda Inspectorate (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: I call Deputy Collins and ask him to be brief because we have another session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Changing Policing in Ireland Report: Garda Inspectorate (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: I have a brief question. Mention was made earlier of the issue of lean management. I understand this is a science or approach for management, that it is not just a vague term and that it refers to a specific, focused approach. Has the inspectorate recommended a particular form of lean management or technology for the Garda Síochána?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Changing Policing in Ireland Report: Garda Inspectorate (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: Many companies and organisations have taken on lean technology with a specific, focused approach. I was just wondering if that is what Mr. Olson meant. I thank the representatives from the inspectorate for attending. I wish the inspectorate well in its future work and in its engagement with the new policing authority. I thank the delegation for its interesting engagement with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Parole Board Annual Report 2014: Discussion (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. John Costello, chairman of the Parole Board. Witnesses should note they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they are to give to the committee. However, if they are directed by it to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and continue to do so, they are entitled thereafter only to qualified privilege in respect of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Parole Board Annual Report 2014: Discussion (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: Mr. Costello has mentioned care, supervision and support after prison. Does the Parole Board engage with organisations such as Care After Prison in Dublin, the Churchfield Community Trust in Cork, the Cornmarket Project in Wexford or U-Casadh in Waterford? What is Mr. Costello's knowledge and view of the work they are doing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Parole Board Annual Report 2014: Discussion (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. Costello for being here today and I apologise there were not more members present.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Parole Board Annual Report 2014: Discussion (16 Dec 2015)

David Stanton: We have the report.