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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: They reached a point whereby continuing with their strategy just would not work.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: Ms West is correct there. We have gone through everything relating to how dissatisfied Ms West was with the way in which she was dealt with. Ms West was shocked by what happened on 27 April and at subsequent meetings, etc. If people from the Policing Authority were watching Ms West and me talking now and they asked to meet her, would Ms West accept that request and welcome it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: Should they still meet both Ms West and Ms Galligan?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: When does the witness believe the Department of Justice and Equality was aware of her concerns?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: Okay, that is fine. The methodology is the same methodology that is being used now. I had the privilege of working on databases for years in a previous life and I know what a single point of failure is. In fairness, everything is wrapped around Ms Galligan's knowledge. Is Ms Galligan confident she has the resources going forward? Being honest with her, in my opinion, they do not have the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: The data inaccuracy has an impact on statistics on homicides and homicide investigations which needs to go down to a level of detail dating back over a decade which will take a considerable amount of time. The most important aspect is getting the truth for the families of victims. In addition, what has come across clearly to me is that, because of the consequences of the 15 month delay and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: I agree.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: Effectively, these create risks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: There were a number of changes in management. Ms West might outline, obviously not publicly here, where there were changes over the past couple of years, particularly in those 15 months. Somebody could co-relate decision-making with changes and see whether there is anything tangible that we can take from that. I thank Ms West and Ms Galligan.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (8 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: 473. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Glenbeigh to Renard South Kerry greenway; when it will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10988/18]

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: The Garda Síochána has responded to the committee with a range of correspondence. I would like to highlight two issues with which I am not happy. First, when we were discussing issues relating to the Garda College, a document was sent to the then Garda Commissioner by the head of legal affairs, Mr. Ken Ruane, in July 2017. I understand it was a letter rather than a legal document...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: I wish to raise a second issue.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: Yes.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: We asked for a copy of the risk register in respect of the Garda College. The response to that request states that An Garda Síochána risk registers are restricted documents, with only those involved in the risk management process or the auditing of risk being provided access to them. Would that be the norm? Second, are we not entitled to copies of the risk registers? I would...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: Why was it not revealed to this committee?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: They can be redacted.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: Can we set a deadline of one week because we have been waiting for months for this?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: That is five months ago.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: I thank Deputy Cullinane for his comments. He has basically said what I wanted to express. Effectively in my own constituency, three Deputies are attacking me politically. Now, I am a big boy and I can take it. That is not the issue. They are attacking me because through the process by which this committee works, in conjunction with the Comptroller and Auditor General, issues relating to...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (8 Mar 2018)

Alan Kelly: I do not want there to be a conflict in terms of the issues being in our constituencies because we all live in Ireland.