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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Investigation (17 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, I published the report of the O'Higgins Commission of Investigation into certain matters relevant to the Cavan/Monaghan Division of the Garda Síochána on the 11th of May. I want, again, to record my thanks to Mr Justice O'Higgins and his team for carrying out their task so expeditiously and for the thorough and thoughtful report. It deserves the most...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commissions of Investigation (28 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: Mr Justice Kevin O'Higgins is the Sole Member of the Commission of Investigation which was established to investigate and report on certain matters relative to the Cavan/Monaghan Division of the Garda Síochána. The Commission arose from the report of Mr Sean Guerin, SC, to An Taoiseach concerning allegations made by Sergeant Maurice McCabe. The Government accepted Mr Guerin's...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Promotions (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: My focus and that of the Government over the past 20 months has been to put in place concrete measures to ensure and enhance ongoing public confidence in policing in Ireland, while continuing to support the men and women of An Garda Síochána in their day-to-day work of keeping our communities and country safe. This means firstly overseeing reform of the administration,...

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (24 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The establishment of an independent policing authority represents a key element of the Government's comprehensive programme of justice reform and delivers on the commitment I made when I assumed my present office to deliver a sea change in the oversight of policing in the State. The overall objective of the programme is to bring forward...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (9 Jun 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Senators will recall that when I assumed my present office I committed to delivering a sea change in the oversight of policing. Since then I have worked with the Cabinet committee on justice reform to deliver a comprehensive programme of reform of the oversight governance and accountability of An Garda Síochána. The overall objective of this programme is to ensure that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (19 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can confirm to the Deputy that the person to whom he refers is included amongst those whose complaints are under consideration by the panel of counsel appointed to operate the Independent Review Mechanism set up to consider allegations of Garda misconduct and inadequacy in the investigation of such allegations. The review of each complaint will consist of an examination of the papers in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commissions of Investigation (15 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy stated, a considerable amount of analysis has been done at this stage. It is important to act now to bring about change and the Government has taken action to address the issues the Deputy outlined. A commission of investigation was established on foot of the Guerin report and will be led by Mr. Justice Kevin O'Higgins. We have also established the Fennelly commission, which...