Results 5,081-5,100 of 19,162 for speaker:Alan Shatter
- Other Questions: Magdalen Laundries Issues (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: I am going to deal with the issues that have been raised. It is unfair to Dr. McAleese to suggest that he did anything less than a comprehensive job in addressing the issues and the plight of the women in the laundries. I know from all my experience of meeting the women in question that they have a substantial appreciation of the work done by Dr. McAleese. They appreciate that the...
- Other Questions: Magdalen Laundries Issues (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: The Deputy will have full sight of Mr. Justice Quirke's report when it is published. He can then make his own judgment on the content, the substance and the benefits of what is proposed.
- Other Questions: Magdalen Laundries Issues (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: I have the greatest respect for the work done by Dr. McAleese. As I said in my response, it was welcomed on all sides of the House.
- Other Questions: Magdalen Laundries Issues (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: The questions raised by the UN rapporteur are being considered and will be responded to.
- Other Questions: Penalty Point System (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: As the Deputy is aware, I asked the Garda Commissioner to conduct an examination into the allegations surrounding the cancellation of fixed charge notices. I believe it was right to refer the allegations to the Garda Commissioner for a fact-finding investigation in the first instance. The investigation, which was carried out by assistant commissioner John O'Mahoney, was a considerable task...
- Other Questions: Penalty Point System (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: As the Deputy knows, the allegations made in this instance came from two members of the Garda Síochána. In those circumstances, it was completely appropriate for the matter to be investigated as it was. At that point in time, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission was not an appropriate body to deal with it. Of course it was open to any individual to refer the matter...
- Other Questions: Penalty Point System (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: I was anxious to ensure we had the maximum level of transparency. The report I received was published in that context. A second report was also published. As I have said, the joint committee has an opportunity to bring further daylight to this matter. It is open to the committee to determine how it proceeds. I have no difficulty with its asking those who have complaints to make to do so,...
- Other Questions: Penalty Point System (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: I reiterate that as a Member of this Parliament, Deputy Wallace will have an opportunity to have any complaints he wishes to make considered and addressed by the joint committee. He can furnish to the committee any evidence he has to indicate that there was some failure in the investigation that was conducted and the report that was published. If he wishes to pursue this matter further, I...
- Other Questions: Garda Overtime (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: The Deputy constantly moves from one issue to another. He was trying to suggest some time ago-----
- Other Questions: Garda Overtime (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: Yes, I am going to address the question.
- Other Questions: Garda Overtime (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: The Deputy has previously suggested that the Garda is unable to fight against crime because of diminished numbers. Now, it has been absolutely established that the crime figures are reducing.
- Other Questions: Garda Overtime (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: The Deputy is now suggesting that members of the Garda will not be paid for doing their jobs.
- Other Questions: Garda Overtime (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: If the Deputy keeps on shouting at me I cannot reply.
- Other Questions: Garda Overtime (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: To continue, the Deputy is now suggesting that gardaí will not be paid until the end of the year.
- Other Questions: Garda Overtime (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: A Cheann Comhairle, it is not really possible to respond to questions when one is shouted at by a Deputy.
- Other Questions: Garda Overtime (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: Either he wants to hear the answers or he does not.
- Other Questions: Garda Overtime (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: I will reply as I deem appropriate, not as instructed. I can say to the Deputy that gardaí will of course be fully and properly paid for doing their duties throughout the year. If the Deputy's party had had its way there would be €90 million less available this year to pay the Garda Síochána and to provide for resources than happens to be the case.
- Other Questions: Garda Overtime (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: This is a drum, I suggest, that the Deputy should stop beating. The Deputy is trying to cause alarm and concern within members of the force.
- Other Questions: Garda Overtime (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: The reality is, as the Deputy is aware, that there is no question of members of the Garda not being properly remunerated.
- Other Questions: Magdalen Laundries Issues (13 Jun 2013)
Alan Shatter: I can confirm to the House that Mr. Justice Quirke forwarded his report to me on 30 May 2013. I expect it will be considered by Government within the next two weeks and that the report and the Government's response to his recommendations can then be published. I do not believe that it would be helpful to pre-empt the publication of the report or the consideration of the matter by Government...