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Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy has the dates wrong, 27 November is the date on which the result is announced.

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: When the Deputy asked me about it in October, I said it was about to be completed fairly soon.

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Yes.

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I got it in the past couple of days.

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: That is why I am changing the regulations.

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Exactly.

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy should check the Garda Síochána Act 2005. I am obliged to consult the council.

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: That is why I am changing the regulations which the Deputy never changed when he was in government.

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: No, but the Deputy was in Cabinet and he had collective responsibility.

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: He did nothing when he was in government. This is gross hypocrisy.

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy wanted to delay parts of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 until these reports——

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy demanded that I delay passing those Acts until these reports——

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: The Deputy is not being shouted down, he is being corrected.

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Reports from eminent persons which are critical of the Garda Síochána are not to be taken lightly. What I have said and, more important, done clearly illustrates that they have not been taken lightly. The programme of reform undertaken was recognition, even before the publication of the critical reports, that fundamental issues affecting the Garda Síochána had to be urgently addressed....

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: He was well chosen. George Birmingham concludes that no deliberate attempt was made to undermine the rights of Dean Lyons. His view is that inappropriate leading questions were inadvertently asked of him by interviewing gardaí, a failure which in turn equipped him with the information to maintain a credible albeit false confession. He gives reasons for this conclusion, one of which is his...

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Although time is limited today, I draw to the attention of the House that a veritable transformation is taking place in the Garda Síochána. It is not the same old force; it is a changing force in a changing Ireland. All the things that are happening are for the better. It is challenging to people who are loyal to an institution to see it changing under their eyes but I wish to thank each...

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: How would the structure differ from the Health Service Executive?

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: Approximately 54% of garda recruits have a third level qualification on entry to Templemore.

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I was not here then.

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: They have been recruited.