Results 5,181-5,200 of 6,188 for speaker:Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank the assistant commissioner. There are a lot of positives in that. My next point is in regard to the fixed charge notices. I raised the point that a number of cases had been reported in the media involving consequences beyond the fine or the notice, such as implications for jobs and there are reports of somebody being arrested, if not imprisoned, and all the rest. On the previous...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I am not necessarily speaking about the overall picture but the specific cases where the Garda had received letters where solicitors felt that, beyond the cancellation of the fine, their clients had been adversely affected in terms of employment, insurance and so on.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: In regard to the Crowe Horwath report on the checkpoints and mandatory alcohol testing and the inflation of numbers in that regard, when the Policing Authority appeared before us a week after the appearance before us of Assistant Commissioner Finn, the point was made that it was Ms Feehily's belief that all the evidence pointed to the fact it was easier for gardaí to provide false...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: To return to the specific quote from Ms Josephine Feehily, does Mr. Finn accept that it was the case that it was easier for gardaí, perhaps in certain districts, to provide false information than accurate information?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I would like a "Yes" or "No" answer. Does the Garda accept the contention of Ms Josephine Feehily that it may have been the case that it was easier to record inaccurate information than accurate information?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I am going to accept that as a "Yes".
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I will accept that as a "Yes". It was the case that it was easier to record inaccurate information than accurate information, unless somebody wants to contradict me. On the issue of mandatory alcohol tests, it was discussed in our engagement on 4 October, and it certainly was the indication from the Policing Authority, that 70,000 cases were being evaluated and that the Garda was being asked...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: That extends to those who were in charge of the 28 divisions. There will be no action taken. Regardless of the significance of the inflation within those divisions, a line will be drawn under that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I am not saying that nothing is happening but I do not know if the Garda position that it has noted this, it was not good enough and it will move on and improve its processes is acceptable. There has to be consequences and accountability for people who were guilty of significant wrongdoing. I accept there is proportion in that regard but I do not know if that is acceptable. I appreciate...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: If An Garda Síochána were to receive a complaint about a possible criminal failure to disclose such documentation, would it investigate that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Finally, I refer to the issue of the cancellation of penalty points. Is it the case that the name of the person responsible for the inputting of that information is recorded on the IT systems?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Is the name of the person who is responsible for the cancellation of the penalty points recorded?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Is the name of the person who was to receive the penalty points recorded?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: However, the GSOC investigation stated it will not be pursuing criminal or disciplinary proceedings. I understand that is also the position of An Garda Síochána. Is that correct?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: So Mr. Twomey would not rule out the possibility of criminal or disciplinary proceedings.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: As far as I can establish, the Garda has not ruled out the possibility. I just want to put on the record that where there is a clear paper trial, with the name of the person who recorded it and the motorist, where there are widespread examples of wrongdoing, and where a single member of the Garda cancelled 744 notices across 17 counties, then criminal and disciplinary proceedings have to be...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Is it fair to say all of these matters are still under active consideration?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Issues: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: That was a fair question. Is it still under active consideration?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Functioning of the Department of Justice and Equality: Department of Justice and Equality (6 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Ms McPhillips has offered the view that a great deal of work goes on in this hard-working Department, in which many committed public servants are working. There is no question about that. The view expressed by Ms McPhillips is shared by all members of the committee and all Members of the Dáil, but as a committee, we have a responsibility. There has been an effort in the media to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Functioning of the Department of Justice and Equality: Department of Justice and Equality (6 Dec 2017)
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Is it possible that informing the Minister was not the right course of action?