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Criminal Justice (Terrorism Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: I thank the Minister of State for his contribution. I would like Ireland to call for a peace conference. We should have it in Dublin. It would bring in a bit of tourism as well. Deputy Niall Collins might like it to be in Limerick but Deputy Mac Lochlainn would probably want it in Donegal.

Criminal Justice (Terrorism Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: Cork is a grand spot.

Criminal Justice (Terrorism Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: It would be symbolic to have it in Shannon, given that we have allowed the airport to be used and abused to develop the war effort. Ireland is a very well respected country and there was a time we were perceived as being neutral. Given that we are a small island, there is much sense in us being neutral and not taking sides in any of these wars. Sadly, that perception has long ended. It...

Criminal Justice (Terrorism Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: I move amendment No. 1:In page 4, to delete line 24.I mean no disrespect to the Minister of State, but, once again, the Minister, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, has blanked us. She must not like us.

Criminal Justice (Terrorism Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: I am supposed to attend an under-18 match in Wexford tonight. My team is playing a Leinster championship quarter final match against St. Kevin's. It is only the second under-18 knockout game that I will have missed in 25 years because it is my job to challenge legislation and I am disappointed that the Minister is not present to participate in the debate. I fear that the Bill and the...

Other Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: The Minister would agree that if a garda makes a complaint in September and he still has not been interviewed by May the following year, there is a problem. If a Garda makes a complaint in November and has not even got a reply by May the following year, there is a problem. GSOC is still not fit for purpose and it is not doing the job it is supposed to; it is not able to do it. It is going...

Other Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: Will the Minister consider bringing in GSOC personnel to have a chat with them? She could ask them if they are adequately resourced and if there is enough power to deal with the challenges faced by GSOC. One of the whistleblowers I mentioned since making his complaint over a year ago has had five internal investigations against him. The person he complained about has not even been...

Other Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: 111. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress that has been made to date as regards filling the post vacated by the former chairperson of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission in January 2015; the process she is following for this appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19526/15]

Other Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: My question concerns the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission which is clearly struggling to represent Garda whistleblowers. We are concerned because it would appear that since the departure of Mr. Simon O'Brien things have become even more difficult and disappointing. Can the Minister explain why it is taking so long to replace Mr. O'Brien? I understand that under section 65 of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Complaints Procedures (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: I can only presume that the Minister has been ill informed because the process is not working for these two Garda whistleblowers. I am not saying that is the Minister's fault. I am saying it is not working for them, and they have been treated abysmally. Both of them are out sick much of the time. They have suffered terrible intimidation. They are stressed. Garda Keogh has been sent to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Complaints Procedures (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: Sadly, given that we have not changed the hierarchy of An Garda Síochána it is difficult to see things changing until we see-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Complaints Procedures (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: -----new faces running the force.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Complaints Procedures (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: I am not going to discuss the details of the complaints, so I will not be prejudicing any case. In regard to the latter case referred to, the Minister spoke about a confidential report. In the case of this particular garda, there was supposed to be an internal investigation. Nóirín O'Sullivan handpicked two individuals to look after the internal investigation, but what did they...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Complaints Procedures (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: But I am not discussing the case.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Complaints Procedures (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: I will be careful. The garda was told then that he should refer the matter to GSOC and it said "Ye were the ones who damaged the internal investigation, so ye do it." Eventually they did it in September. In September 2014, it was referred to GSOC by Nóirín O'Sullivan but zero progress has been made to date. In the meantime, this particular garda has had a Garda car go down his...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Complaints Procedures (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: That is not true. I was not asked about any information Minister.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Complaints Procedures (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: 108. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views of concerns that two Garda whistleblowers (details supplied) who made complaints of Garda malpractice over one year ago have still not had an investigation of their complaints completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19803/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Complaints Procedures (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: The Garda Commissioner, Ms Nóirín O'Sullivan, has said any garda who wants to report wrongdoing in the force will be welcomed. Sadly, Garda Nick Keogh and Garda Keith Harrison have not been welcomed. It is over one year since they made their complaints. Both have been treated shamefully since. Does the Minister have any problem with the contrast between how those who make...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Complaints Procedures (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: I have permission to do so.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (26 May 2015)

Mick Wallace: 119. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases to date that have been referred to the independent review mechanism; the number of these cases that have been concluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19530/15]