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Seanad: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

David Stanton: ...As mentioned by Senator Ivana Bacik and others, there is a great deal of oversight of An Garda Síochána by the newly established Policing Authority, the Garda Inspectorate, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, and the excellent justice committee that is being formed. In addition to this oversight, there is a lot of support for An Garda Síochána. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (19 Jul 2016) See 1 other result from this answer

Jonathan O'Brien: 111. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, investigation into the case of a person (details supplied); when the GSOC investigation will conclude; if she is aware of the allegation by the family of the person of serious failures of the Garda across numerous geographical divisions to enforce suspended sentences that,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (19 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Commissioner wrote to me on 19 May 2016 asking that I use the legal powers available to me to request the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) to investigate matters alleged to have occurred in relation to a meeting in Mullingar involving certain officers. On 16 June 2016, having consulted with the Attorney General and having sought additional information from...

Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Jul 2016)

James Lawless: ...í. There are a number of officers drawn from different arms of Revenue, Social Protection and the Garda. It is not apparent, at any rate it is not clear to me, what is the relationship say, with GSOC or the Policing Authority, and whether there may be some lines of communication or lines of reporting provided for in that context. It may be something that can be returned to, not at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (12 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...these matters. It is of course open to any person who has a concern about the behaviour of members of the Garda Síochána to register a complaint with the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) which is the independent body established by law, with extensive powers, to investigate any allegations of Garda wrongdoing.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (29 Jun 2016) See 1 other result from this debate

Martin Kenny: As the House will be aware, Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin I met representatives of GSOC some time ago. One of the things that came up was the legislation that imposed time limits for complaints. GSOC has advised us that it may take on investigations with interconnecting issues where it has to open up new lines of inquiry arising from information coming to light owing to...

Priority Questions: Commissions of Investigation (22 Jun 2016) See 4 other results from this debate

Frances Fitzgerald: ...to me from the commission. As a result of the serious issues that arose and to avoid any lack of confidence or clarity with the issues identified by the O'Higgins commission, I have referred the matter to GSOC. The Deputy knows GSOC is an independent body and it will carry out an independent investigation, deciding on its methodology and how to approach the investigation. I certainly...

Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (22 Jun 2016) See 3 other results from this debate

Jonathan O'Brien: My question concerns the request from the Garda Commissioner in respect of formally asking GSOC to investigate the claims around two members of the force and a meeting in Mullingar. Has this matter been referred to GSOC and, if so, what was the reason for the delay in making that referral?

Priority Questions: Garda Remuneration (22 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...and ensure a high quality standard of working conditions for members of An Garda Síochána. The position of whistleblowers in An Garda Síochána is topical. It is important to acknowledge that members of An Garda Síochána may now communicate their concerns to the Garda Commissioner, as their employer, or to GSOC, as a prescribed body, under the provisions of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (22 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...was part of the then Government's comprehensive approach to enhancing the protections available to whistleblowers, including members of the Garda Síochána. Under the Act, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is now the prescribed body authorised to receive protected disclosures on Garda matters. GSOC is a statutorily independent body under the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Administration (22 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am satisfied that the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has the support it needs to carry out its important work, including in respect of its role in relation to protected disclosures. GSOC's budget for 2016 is €9.546 million, which represents an increase of some €500,000 on the 2015 amount. 2015 also saw an increase in the number of staff working for GSOC. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (22 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...no role in deciding when search warrants are executed. That said, I am aware of the issue to which the Deputy refers in his question and am advised by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) that the particular issue arose from a recommendation made by GSOC to the Garda Commissioner in relation to a particular case. It follows a report issued by the Law Reform Commission...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Statutory Inquiries (22 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...that I request the Garda Síochana Ombudsman Commission to investigate some aspect of the complaints and, having considered those cases and the issues identified by counsel, I did request GSOC, in accordance with section 102 (5) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, to carry out investigations. In other cases it was recommended that I seek a report from the Garda Commissioner and,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Independent Review Mechanism (16 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...recommendations by counsel. In some cases this requires consultation with the Attorney General and this process is underway. Actions arising from the Review Mechanism include: referrals to GSOC for investigation under section 102 (5) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005; requests to the Garda Commissioner to report to me on certain matters under section 41(2) of the same Act;...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (14 Jun 2016)

Gerry Adams: ...and Equality has failed to act on a recommendation made to her by the Garda Commissioner on 19 May to refer allegations about Sergeant Maurice McCabe to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC. While the allegations may have been referred to GSOC in the intervening period, I would like to find out if the matter has been dealt with. Last Wednesday the Minister confirmed in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (14 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...referred to, I can assure him I will seek an urgent report from the Garda authorities on the serious matters referred to by him. In so far as the role of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is concerned, the Deputy will be aware that GSOC was established to independently examine complaints which may be made in relation to members of An Garda Síochána and it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cross-Border Co-operation (8 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...An Garda Síochána and the PSNI is kept under continuous review with a view to identifying enhancements building on experience and the evolution of crime trends. The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) has a current Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Ombudsman Northern Ireland (PONI) and GSOC’s other oversight partners (IPCC in England/Wales and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (8 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...matters. It is of course open to any person who has a concern about the behaviour of members of the Garda Síochána to register a complaint with the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) which is the independent body established by law, with extensive powers, to investigate any allegations of Garda wrongdoing.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (8 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...General about the precise nature of such a referral. In recent days the Garda Commissioner provided me with more detailed information and I am now proceeding with the formal referral of the matter to GSOC.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (31 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy is referring to the inquiry conducted by Mr Justice Frank Clarke of the Supreme Court under section 109 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, into the conduct of GSOC designated officers. I can confirm that I have received the report of Mr Justice Clarke. As a first step, the Attorney General was consulted on how to proceed in relation to the report. It is my intention,...