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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: ...tend to blame and hide behind the entity? We do not like to blame the person who has actually broken the law or who is preventing the law from being implemented. This affects everything from the Garda to universities to Departments. The process of dealing with most of the outstanding protected disclosures that I have seen is being hindered by senior civil servants. In the context of...

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

John McGuinness: This legislation is a nod in the right direction in the context of reforming the administration of the Garda Síochána. If we want to learn something about the reform that is required, though, one need look no further than the case of the death of Shane O'Farrell. The courts, the Garda and the Director of Public Prosecution's office were at fault. There is nothing in this Bill...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Jul 2021)

John McGuinness: ...not received the scoping exercise report. Will the Taoiseach now put in place the public inquiry he supported back in 2018 and that this House has been calling for continually? We were informed by Garda Commissioner Harris in 2018-----

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021 (Resumed)
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (3 Jun 2021)

John McGuinness: ...a wide-ranging investigation into all aspects leading up to this young man’s death and thereafter. I refer to the failure of the courts, for example, the failure of the DPP’s office and the failure of the Garda in particular, in this regard. There are many other questions Lucia O’Farrell, her husband and family have. Does the Minister of State think that, in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2018 (Resumed): Engagement with Central Bank of Ireland (12 May 2021)

John McGuinness: How many complaints have been referred to An Garda Síochána?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2018 (Resumed): Engagement with Central Bank of Ireland (12 May 2021)

John McGuinness: The Central Bank has received ten or possibly 20 complaints and has referred them all to An Garda Síochána. Has the Central Bank received any complaints from the public or any other source regarding the companies it regulates?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Civilian Staff (5 May 2021)

John McGuinness: 463. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of civilians holding the position of property and exhibits manager within An Garda Síochána; the Garda stations in which the civilians employed as such are based; if the position is underpinned in legislation; if appropriate training has been provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22697/21]

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Chief State Solicitor's Office (Revised) (27 Apr 2021)

John McGuinness: ...are looking for their services to improve. I have seen huge commitment from the front line but I have seen the waiting lists grow and grow. It is similar with regard to the reforms that were necessary in the Garda. We have not seen much of those either, despite the fact we gave the increases. Giving someone an increase does not always necessarily mean they are going to transform and...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (22 Apr 2021)

John McGuinness: ...that particular question for those people. I am disappointed that we continue to hold the position that we will not deal with carers, those who are involved in the front line of education or Garda members. In order to gain the confidence of everyone we need to listen to what they are asking and to understand it, even to the extent that those who may not want a particular vaccine might...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: Does the OPW own the MacCurtain Street Garda station in Cork? Is the station up for sale? Does it belong to the Department of Justice?

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme (Health): Statements (25 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: ...We are asking that they be recognised properly and that they be given a place within the different categories which respects the work that they do and their position. That can be said also of the Garda, vulnerable teachers and so on, and we need to address it and to show political leadership by responding in a way to the change that is needed in the different sectors when a case is made....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reports (25 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: 157. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if it is her Department or An Garda Síochána that set the fees for providing Garda report abstracts and any other supporting documentation relative to road traffic accidents when requested by the victim; if it is normal that victims of road traffic accidents are charged €260 for such information when...

Banking Sector: Statements (3 Mar 2021)

John McGuinness: ...and imposition of a fine, to then issue a statement setting out why the fine was imposed, who was involved and what action is being taken? The public need to know if this matter is to be sent to the Garda for further investigation. Ulster Bank was the tip of the iceberg. It closed 88 branches and did not discuss with its workforce what the consequences of that would be. The bank...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with Governor of the Central Bank (21 Oct 2020)

John McGuinness: ...Conway-Walsh asked me to raise it with the Governor during the meeting. Will he confirm whether the Central Bank has had any engagement with EBS on the matter or, arising from that, with the Garda? The dispute itself has been ongoing for ten years. In the meantime, some of the agents have passed away, yet the matter has not been dealt with. Perhaps the Central Bank will review the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Appointments (29 Sep 2020)

John McGuinness: 721. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when members will be appointed to the management board of An Garda Síochána; the number she will appoint; the process for selection and approval; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26941/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (15 Sep 2020)

John McGuinness: 565. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the Garda station at Freshford, County Kilkenny, is being disposed of by public tender. [23502/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Promotions (3 Dec 2019)

John McGuinness: ...Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 297 of 16 October 2018, the number of candidate complaints that were upheld and partially upheld, respectively, in relation to Garda to sergeant competitions in view of the fact that no reviews overturned the promotion and progression decision in the past two competitions (details supplied); if the candidates were...

Topical Issue Debate: Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (7 Nov 2019)

John McGuinness: ...by the Department, that the terms of reference were adequate to cover an investigation into the night of that event, the previous charges brought against the driver of the car, the conduct of the Garda, the conduct of the courts, the conduct of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, and so on. Then their hopes were dashed. All of the suggestions made to improve the terms...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Tracker Mortgages Report: Central Bank of Ireland (24 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: I have hijacked Senator Horkan's contribution but I may have to leave. With regard to breaches identified by the Central Bank, has anyone been referred by the Central Bank to the Garda?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Tracker Mortgages Report: Central Bank of Ireland (24 Oct 2019)

John McGuinness: I ask for a written response indicating how many cases were referred to the Garda and how many of those related to the period of the crash.