Results 1-20 of 35 for gsoc speaker:Gerry Adams

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Staff (23 Oct 2018)

Gerry Adams: 335. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of additional funding to be made available to Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, following budget 2019. [43823/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Staff (23 Oct 2018)

Gerry Adams: 336. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that the additional funding he is providing will meet the needs of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, and allow it to carry out its investigations thoroughly and promptly in view of the concerns raised by GSOC in relation to the resources available to it to properly investigate the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Staff (23 Oct 2018)

Gerry Adams: 337. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of personnel employed by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC; and the rank and responsibilities of each. [43825/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Staff (23 Oct 2018)

Gerry Adams: 338. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the business case made by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, in February 2018 for additional staffing requirements. [43826/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Staff (23 Oct 2018)

Gerry Adams: 339. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the additional resources he has allocated will meet the business case made by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC. [43827/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Staff (23 Oct 2018)

Gerry Adams: 340. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the number of additional staff the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, was seeking; the number of additional staff funding outlined in budget 2019 will provide for; and if it will meet the information technology requirements of GSOC. [43828/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (30 May 2018)

Gerry Adams: ..., the O'Farrells have had to take on the State and been put through the ringer for the past six years or so. The Taoiseach is aware of the case. In a letter to me last September he wrote that, once GSOC had completed its work, the Minister for Justice and Equality would consider what action would be open to him. When the family met the former Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, he did not...

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2018)

Gerry Adams: I want to raise the issue of the Government's commitment to funding for the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC. We are all agreed, and I have just said, that sections of An Garda Síochána treated Joanne Hayes and her family in a disgraceful way. I remember the case and a friend of mine, the late Steve McDonogh, published a book highlighting how Joanne was treated....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (16 Jan 2018)

Gerry Adams: ...tribunal was receiving full support. Will the Taoiseach share his view on that with us? I have tabled parliamentary questions on the resourcing of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, and I am waiting for replies. It was very striking that Ms Justice Ring has been unable to bring a single protected disclosure investigation to a satisfactory conclusion because of...

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2017)

Gerry Adams: ...I spoke to him directly on a number of occasions. I wrote to Deputy Fitzgerald eight times. I also spoke to her. I gave information to the senior Garda officer investigating the case and I wrote to GSOC. When Deputy Varadkar took over as Taoiseach I sent the same file to him. Like Deputy Kenny, the Taoiseach gave me no substantive response until I raised the issue with him here. The...

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Oct 2017)

Gerry Adams: ...Tánaiste who was Minister for Justice and Equality at the time. I also spoke to her on many occasions. I gave information to the senior Garda officer who was investigating the case. I also wrote to GSOC. I wrote to the Taoiseach in July about the concerns of the Phillips family about the response of the Government to its demand for a public inquiry, but I received no reply. I...

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: The Taoiseach ignored what I asked, which is if he will authorise a public inquiry. I ask him that again. He welcomed the establishment of the GSOC investigation and I do so also as some level of progress. The Taoiseach knows the section 95 investigation allows only for disciplinary action to be taken against gardaí and not criminal action. I go back to what I said previously. The...

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2017)

Gerry Adams: .... I wrote to the Minister eight times and also spoke to her on a number of occasions. I gave information to the senior garda investigating the case and wrote to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC. It is unacceptable that the Taoiseach's letter of last week is the only substantive reply I have received in a year and a half. Owing to the sensitivities involved,...

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2016)

Gerry Adams: ...family contributing to the State. They are looking after and rearing their children and minding their neighbours. The Taoiseach might tell me, as has the Minister for Justice and Equality, that Shane's case is with GSOC. It has been there for four and a half years, yet with no result. The case is multi-dimensional, shocking and sickening at every turn. It merits a proper statutory...

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2016)

Gerry Adams: ..., this case goes beyond his tragic death. It reveals a series of grievous flaws in the management and response of the justice agencies. There are 59 complaints relating to Shane's case with GSOC, but nothing to show for them four a half years later. This delay is causing ongoing trauma to his family. I am sure the Taoiseach agrees that all citizens must have competence in our justice...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (14 Jun 2016)

Gerry Adams: ...and Equality has failed to act on a recommendation made to her by the Garda Commissioner on 19 May to refer allegations about Sergeant Maurice McCabe to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC. While the allegations may have been referred to GSOC in the intervening period, I would like to find out if the matter has been dealt with. Last Wednesday the Minister confirmed in...

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to the Cavan-Monaghan Division of An Garda Síochána) Report: Statements (25 May 2016)

Gerry Adams: ...in the Commissioner’s capabilities to oversee the root-and-branch culture change so badly needed within An Garda Síochána. I understand from the Commissioner’s statement that the two senior officers who interviewed Sergeant McCabe are to be investigated by GSOC. Perhaps the Minister will enlighten Members as to when this referral was made. Was it simply made...

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Gerry Adams: ...about that since? It has failed to convince any of our European partners that Ireland deserved retrospective recapitalisation. The truth is the Government has not even made the effort. It is all spin and no substance. We saw how Labour and Fine Gael mishandled the GSOC affair, and the whistleblower controversy around Garda corruption which culminated in the firing of the former Garda...

Order of Business (10 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: ...that are outstanding and also about the issue of discretionary medical cards. The Cooke report, with which the Taoiseach has dealt previously, relates to allegations of bugging at the offices of GSOC. I do not think it is good enough for a discussion on this report to be put off until next week. In recent days the Taoiseach returned from what, I presume, was a very gruelling trip to the...

Leaders' Questions (13 May 2014)

Gerry Adams: ...what we said, dismissed our comments and actively undermined our right to bring forward what were quite legitimate concerns. He sought to undermine the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, and he inaccurately quoted the Garda Síochána Act on a number of occasions to misrepresent GSOC's responsibility. He had to be dragged, kicking and screaming, to deal with the...