Results 1-14 of 14 for gsoc speaker:David Stanton

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Garda Deployment (20 Nov 2018)

David Stanton: ...should contact the local Garda station or ring the Garda confidential line at 1800 666 111 as soon as possible. Any information, no matter how small, could be of great assistance to the ongoing Garda inquiries. In addition, as the Senator said, GSOC is also there for certain types of information and complaints.

Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: ...loss. We are all of the view that there were serious failings and shortcomings in the period prior to which Shane O’Farrell lost his life. During a thorough and lengthy criminal investigation, GSOC examined each of the 56 allegations or concerns put to it.. The report on the criminal investigation, published in recent days, addresses each issue in turn. While it found no...

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (12 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: ...to the House that the skills and experience that Mr. Sullivan has gained in both investigative and oversight roles demonstrates why he is a most suitable candidate for appointment as a member of GSOC. It cannot be stated enough that the work GSOC does every day benefits the society we live in by instilling a public belief that accountability extends to all public services and to the...

Disclosures Tribunal: Motion [Private Members] (29 Nov 2017)

David Stanton: ..., documents related to two cases which had been considered by the Independent Review Mechanism, a copy of a representation to the then Minister which referenced Sergeant McCabe, a report of a Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, investigation into a complaint that a Garda investigation of an alleged serious assault was not properly carried out and records related to the...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Investigations (3 May 2017)

David Stanton: ...that every effort has been made to conclude these ongoing processes without delay. However, it is essential to ensure they are handled properly and comprehensively. As the House would appreciate, GSOC is the body established in law to investigate complaints about the conduct of members of An Garda Síochána. We must also be conscious of the fact GSOC has carried out...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Investigations (3 May 2017)

David Stanton: ...xe1;naiste and Minister for Justice and Equality expects to receive a final report from the Garda authorities addressing these matters when the investigation and review are completed. The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, recently announced its decision to initiate a public interest investigation into certain matters relating to these tragic events. It indicated...

Garda Commissioner: Motion [Private Members] (12 Apr 2017)

David Stanton: ...in its task, if required. The Government has also moved to strengthen the powers of the other bodies that make up the oversight regime, namely, the Garda Inspectorate and the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. The House will be aware that the Government recently approved the preparation of legislation to enable GSOC to carry out its functions more effectively and efficiently...

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...

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

David Stanton: ...in Scotland and Belfast. I thank the authorities in Northern Ireland and Scotland for facilitating us and meeting us. We are establishing a new authority, but we must bear in mind that we already have GSOC, the Garda Inspectorate, the Garda Commissioner, the management team in the Garda Síochána, the Minister and the Oireachtas committee. There are six bodies or groups...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Appointment of Member of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Motion: Minister for Justice and Equality (15 Jul 2015)

David Stanton: If a member of the public has a complaint about GSOC, to whom does he or she complain? This issue has arisen recently. Is it the Joint Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions?

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: ...would be investigating something that would be seen to be trivial. These are extraordinarily serious matters. What happens if the Minister refuses? Does the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, stand down having made that type of mistake? Should we insert in the legislation that it should go beyond the Minister and that the Cabinet should issue such a refusal because we...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: ...when threatened. I believe Comte was the sociologist who initially came up with the concept that bureaucracies will defend themselves, that is, the system will defend itself. This is why bodies such as GSOC, the Garda Inspectorate, the proposed Garda authority, Oireachtas committees and so on are needed. It is to ensure there is correct oversights of the powers possessed by the Garda...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 May 2014)

David Stanton: ...The Bill is line with the policy of the Minister. The Government is not opposing the Bill on Second Stage but is proceeding with its legislative proposals relating to the new Garda authority and GSOC. The Government is currently actively progressing a number of important legislative developments relating to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and plans to introduce...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)

David Stanton: Just to say that GSOC would take over and run them itself rather than the gardaí doing it.