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Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: No. I asked about the An Garda Síochána's contact with other State agencies in relation to Maurice McCabe. Perhaps I was not clear.

Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: I asked the Tánaiste is she aware of contact by An Garda Síochána with other State agencies in relation to Sergeant Maurice McCabe?

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána - Internal Audit Report on Garda College, Templemore (4 May 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: His independence is absolutely central and the co-operation of the Garda Síochána is taken as read. Nobody has any authority to tell him that they will not furnish to him the material he requires. Is that the case?

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána - Internal Audit Report on Garda College, Templemore (4 May 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: What does the Commissioner make of that? Was she in position as Garda Commissioner at that stage?

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána - Internal Audit Report on Garda College, Templemore (4 May 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: Will Mr. Ruane briefly describe for the committee his role in this? It has been described as crucial, no less. He is the legal adviser to the Garda Commissioner. Is that correct?

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána - Internal Audit Report on Garda College, Templemore (4 May 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Garda Síochána Act.

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána - Internal Audit Report on Garda College, Templemore (4 May 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: But the witness, as Garda Commissioner, failed to inform the Minister despite having advice to that effect. What date did she inform the Minister of these happenings in Templemore?

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriations Account (Resumed)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Resumed)
Chapter 6 - Procurement and Management of Contracts for Direct Provision (Resumed) (11 May 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: So alarmed that he came to an Oireachtas committee today without having a bull's notion of what the procedure is should An Garda Síochána require sanction to open such an account.

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriations Account (Resumed)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Resumed)
Chapter 6 - Procurement and Management of Contracts for Direct Provision (Resumed) (11 May 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: Mr. Waters is also aware that matters pertaining to the Garda College in Templemore and, specifically, the audit report are now the subject of widespread public commentary and unease.

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriations Account (Resumed)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Resumed)
Chapter 6 - Procurement and Management of Contracts for Direct Provision (Resumed) (11 May 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: ...the Commissioner, as a matter of law, has a legal responsibility and obligation to inform the Secretary General and the Minister in circumstances where there is jeopardy to the reputation of An Garda Síochána?

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriations Account (Resumed)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Resumed)
Chapter 6 - Procurement and Management of Contracts for Direct Provision (Resumed) (11 May 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: She was informed and briefed in July 2015. We know that. When does Mr. Waters believe that the Garda Commissioner received the audit report?

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriations Account (Resumed)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Resumed)
Chapter 6 - Procurement and Management of Contracts for Direct Provision (Resumed) (11 May 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: The Garda Commissioner did not inform Mr. Waters as per the legislation. He has not had a conversation with her. This is extraordinary. Has he spoken to the Tánaiste directly on the matters of the audit and the irregularities in Templemore?

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriations Account (Resumed)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Resumed)
Chapter 6 - Procurement and Management of Contracts for Direct Provision (Resumed) (11 May 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: In the context of the internal audit function with An Garda Síochána, what is the relationship between the internal audit unit and the Department? Who is the go-to person for the head of internal audit or is there a bridging mechanism-----

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána - Internal Audit Report on Garda College, Templemore (Resumed) (31 May 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: Who is the one former Garda Commissioner who Mr. Kelly believed prevented these matters moving towards the purview of the Comptroller and Auditor General?

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána - Internal Audit Report on Garda College, Templemore (Resumed) (31 May 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: That is the evidence Mr. Kelly cited of a former Garda Commissioner preventing these matters moving towards the purview of the Comptroller and Auditor General. Do we have that document?

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána - Internal Audit Report on Garda College, Templemore (Resumed) (31 May 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: Under what provision was Mr. Culhane suggesting that that happen? Was it in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act?

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána - Internal Audit Report on Garda College, Templemore (Resumed) (31 May 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: Was Mr. Culhane aware of the provisions of the Garda Síochána Act in 2008?

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána - Internal Audit Report on Garda College, Templemore (Resumed) (14 Jun 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: So it was very late in the day that the declarations were made and coincided with the hearings here. I state that as an observation. Mr. Dunne first came to the Garda Síochána in 2012, it that correct? Or was it 2013? When did he come into the position?

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána - Internal Audit Report on Garda College, Templemore (Resumed) (14 Jun 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: How long is Mr. McGee in position with An Garda Síochána?

Public Accounts Committee: 2015 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána - Internal Audit Report on Garda College, Templemore (Resumed) (14 Jun 2017)

Mary Lou McDonald: Had Mr. Dunne's leaving position anything to do with the matters in respect of the Garda college and how all of that was shaping up?