Results 17,881-17,900 of 19,162 for speaker:Alan Shatter
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: The investigation did result in disciplinary action against a number of gardaí. It is very important to note that under the legal procedures in place, the confidential recipient and, crucially, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman were informed of these matters. The thinking behind the provisions of the 2005 Act was this: the Garda Síochána Ombudsman was to be advised by...
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: Will the Deputy say that again?
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: I have no idea what he means.
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: I have no idea what he means.
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: I will do my best to reply to the Deputy. He will have to forgive me but I have a sore throat and I am sucking a cough sweet in order to keep myself functioning.
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: I intend no disrespect to the Deputy. I will try to work my way through the questions he asked. Mr. Oliver Connolly - despite Members persistently making allegations - was not appointed as the confidential recipient as a result of making a contribution to my election campaign. As is well known on foot of my declaration following the 2007 general election, Mr. Connolly contributed...
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: The Deputy inquired as to why Mr. Connolly's position was terminated. Approximately two weeks ago the Deputy quoted from the transcript that has now become available as a result of its publication on Broadsheet.ie and I recall him saying that Mr. Connolly's position was untenable. Deputy Wallace read into the record a particular quote which the Members opposite enthusiastically repeat...
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: I regarded that as being quite extraordinary. I thought it was highly inappropriate that a confidential recipient would make any such comment. In no circumstances would I encourage any such comment to be made.
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: It is of absolute importance that a member of the Garda Síochána approaching the confidential recipient would have confidence that the matter about which he or she was concerned would be dealt with appropriately. In no circumstances would I take the approach suggested towards any individual.
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: I am conscious that Deputy Martin posed some other questions and perhaps the Acting Chair will give me a moment to reply to them.
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: Those matters are going to be revisited.
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: I will conclude. I am sure the same question will be posed by someone else and I will reply to it at that stage.
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: First, contrary to the manner in which people wish to present it, I have not cast any aspersions or made any comment about anyone's honour. I refer to the statement I issued on the day when Assistant Commissioner O'Mahony's report was published. People choose to cherry-pick the bits that fit the narrative. I do not mean that Deputy Ó Snodaigh is doing that. In that statement I...
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: I accept absolutely that Sergeant Maurice McCabe was not interviewed by either Assistant Commissioner O'Mahony or by his team dealing with the issue. I said in the House-----
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: That is not correct.
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: I said in the House that I expected that Sergeant McCabe would be engaged with the investigation and I expected that he would be interviewed. I also made reference to a matter on which other Members of the House are taking a different view. In the context of what is referred to as "the direction", he clearly was not directed to engage but he was invited to engage with Assistant Commissioner...
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: -----he was asked to co-operate.
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: This is a member of An Garda Síochána who knows an investigation is taking place on an issue of great concern to him.
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: I will conclude by saying what I said today that different people have different perceptions of this issue and I absolutely appreciate that. In addressing the issue-----
- Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)
Alan Shatter: -----I am not casting aspersions on anyone's integrity.