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- Guerin Report: Statements (15 May 2014)
Niall Collins: That is okay. I accept that.
- Guerin Report: Statements (15 May 2014)
Niall Collins: Will the Ceann Comhairle apologise to us for the lack of parking on the Merrion Square side?
- Guerin Report: Statements (15 May 2014)
Niall Collins: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important topic, which flows from the Guerin report and which has dominated the political agenda for a long time, both inside and outside of the House. At the outset, I publicly and formally wish the new Minister, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, all the best in her new role. Hers is an onerous task. It is one of the most daunting challenges facing any...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Niall Collins: In addition to the three persons present, how many people work in the Garda Inspectorate?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Niall Collins: My next question is addressed to the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors. Mr. Olson has said he is looking under the Haddington Road agreement at the structure of An Garda Síochána. We read what Mr. Carty, a former colleague, had to suggest, namely a commission, similar to the Conroy commission, to look at the structure of an Garda Síochána. In the opinion of...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Niall Collins: I have two more questions. My first question is open to all the witnesses, and I would like to hear their views on the proposed independent police authority for this jurisdiction. What are their views on who should sit on the authority, the method of appointment and whether some public representatives should sit on the independent police authority?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Niall Collins: My final question is addressed to Dr. O'Flaherty. What are the rights of a person in Garda custody in terms of access to a medic or a GP? Is that a Garda policy or procedure or is it set down in legislation? Does it need to be provided for in legislation or does the present legislation need to be changed or updated?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Niall Collins: May I ask for clarification? Is it at the discretion of the member in charge in the Garda station, whether a person in custody gets to see a doctor?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Niall Collins: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I want to pick up where Deputy Mac Lochlainn left off in regard to the role of the Garda Inspectorate. Are there any international examples of where police service inspectorates, similar to the Garda Inspectorate, operate under the auspices of an independent policing authority? We are moving towards an independent policing authority and I...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Niall Collins: Why did the UK move away from the independent police authorities to commissioners?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Niall Collins: Like the others who have presented, Dr. O'Flaherty has furnished us with his opening statement. All of those statements will be published. Is that not our practice?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Niall Collins: He should be entitled to-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Niall Collins: He should be allowed to give us his examples. We are getting the benefit of his experience. He is not naming names or speaking in a manner that identifies anyone. That is reasonable.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Niall Collins: That-----
- Other Questions: Medical Card Eligibility (14 May 2014)
Niall Collins: 35. To ask the Minister for Health to outline how he has intervened to protect persons whose medical conditions necessitate above average water consumption from the financial hardship that may result from the introduction of water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21267/14]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Niall Collins: Did Mr. Devitt state Transparency International Ireland would like to retain the position of confidential recipient? If so, will he clarify why that is the case?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Niall Collins: There has been a degree of commentary on the last extensive review of the structure of An Garda Síochána, the Conroy commission. What are our guests' views on the current structures within An Garda Síochána in the context of the various ranks? Some are of the view that the force is top heavy, while others believe the ranking structure narrows quickly as it approaches the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Niall Collins: I thank the delegates for their engagement with the committee. Picking up on the last point, are the various witnesses suggesting that we need a new oversight body for national security? Are they all in agreement on that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Niall Collins: Will the delegates from GSOC give their view on this issue?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Niall Collins: The delegates from GSOC have previously outlined to this committee and in several media appearances instances of high-level non-co-operation and low-level non-co-operation from An Garda Síochána when GSOC is processing and investigating complaints. Will Mr. O'Brien indicate what progress has been made in this regard and whether the situation has improved to GSOC's satisfaction?