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Reform of An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (11 Apr 2017)

Richard Bruton: ...into the allegations made. These inquiries have resulted in information coming into the public domain and recommendations being made which advance the programme of reform. We have seen great improvements in GSOC, where there was, if we are to be honest, a dysfunctional relationship with An Garda Síochána. That relationship has been substantially repaired, although that is also...

Leaders' Questions (2 Mar 2017)

Richard Bruton: ...in this House, across all parties, to turn over stones that were left unturned in this country for many years. In the Garda area, we now have a much stronger Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, whistleblowers' legislation and a Policing Authority that is independent, all of which is turning over stones. Deputy Daly is correct in that there are allegations emerging that...

Leaders' Questions (2 Mar 2017)

Richard Bruton: ...not have an independent Policing Authority before. The effectiveness of the authority can be seen already in terms of gardaí being publicly held to account for their work. We have much stronger GSOC legislation in place, but if there is a need to reinforce it, that will be done. We have protections in place for whistleblowers to encourage people to come forward with their issues,...

Leaders' Questions (16 Feb 2017)

Richard Bruton: ...that is right. I am proud of the changes we made, which include introducing whistleblowers' legislation, an independent Policing Authority and an independent Garda Inspectorate and strengthening GSOC. It is appropriate at this point that we would look at whether that process, which has been operating for some time, meets best international practice. That is what the Independents have...