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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (17 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Amendment No. 37 is Deputy O'Callaghan's amendment. I see what he is getting at. It is very subjective and would require the Garda, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, or the Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, to know what information would, in any particular case, be sufficient for that particular victim to make a decision whether to request a review of the decision...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Code of Ethics (16 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...aware of the incident referred to, the tragic events that followed and the concerns which have arisen. I understand that the matter has been referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) who are currently investigating the incident. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 established GSOC to provide independent oversight of alleged misbehaviour by members of the...

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...disturbed and appalled by the story that has been reported in the media and actions are following on from that. As the Deputy knows, that has been reported and there is an investigation and a GSOC inquiry. Of course, our thoughts are with that young woman's family, given the appalling and very sad sequence of events. No doubt, the Business Committee can discuss the question of...

Leaders' Questions (11 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: -----and a strengthened GSOC. These issues are emerging. They did not emerge before under any previous Administration.

Questions on Promised Legislation (4 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The matter was dealt with in a Topical Issue matter yesterday and the Taoiseach addressed it fully earlier this week. A GSOC investigation is underway in regard to the issues the Deputy raised and a comprehensive Garda investigation is also taking place. Both of those should be allowed to take their course and we should get the facts before further action is taken.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures Data (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...the Garda Síochána. Under the Act, members of the Garda Síochána may communicate their concerns to the Garda Commissioner, as their employer if they so choose, or they may make a disclosure to GSOC, which is a statutorily independent body, for investigation. Where a protected disclosure is made to GSOC, the Act provides that GSOC may, if it appears to it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Justice Strategy (2 May 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...by Part V of the CoE Guidelines. The Garda Síochána Act, 2005 (as amended) also makes provision for children to make complaints in their own right without the requirement for the consent of a parent. I am informed that in this way children can access the police complaints system independently. Thereafter GSOC’s interaction with children is governed by its Child Welfare...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: ...outlined, there have been many reports into various aspects of policing in Ireland. Some reports followed investigations into wrongdoing or bad practice, such as those of the Morris tribunal and the O'Higgins investigation, while others have been directed at reform, including in particular the 11 reports published by the Garda Inspectorate. All however, have been drafted within the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 16 - Valuation Office (Revised)
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (Revised)
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised) (12 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: It continues to be included but the management board of GSOC is examining what approach it will take to that.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports (4 Apr 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) are investigating certain matters which have arisen as a result of this tragic case. This arises in part from the fact that my predecessor had referred aspects of this particular case to GSOC.I should also mention that a civil action has been initiated against the State in respect of issues raised in the complaint. When the Taoiseach...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (30 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The position is as set out in my answer to the Deputy's last Parliamentary Question in relation to this tragic case. The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) are investigating certain matters which have arisen as a result of the case. This action was taken by my predecessor who referred certain aspects of this particular case to GSOC for investigation. The question of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (30 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...I should take no further action. Counsel for the IRM pointed out that the appropriate forum for raising matters related to alleged Garda failings was the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) who were already investigating certain matters arising from the tragic death in this case. This arises in part from the fact that my predecessor had referred aspects of this...

An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...an independent body. We have the Policing Authority, which represents a radical change in the oversight of policing in this country. At the end of this year, its second year, it is subject to review. The body, under the legislation, is to inform me how it is working and whether there are any changes it would like to see. I will await its report later on this year. Additional powers...

Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...issues, the time is right to establish this kind of commission. The Government accepts that change is required. As the Minister for Justice and Equality, I have introduced some of the most significant reforms in policing since the foundation of the State, including the establishment of the Policing Authority, additional powers for GSOC and greater civilianisation. The Government has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (22 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) are investigating certain matters arising from the case referred to by the Deputy. This arises in part from the fact that my predecessor had referred aspects of this particular case to GSOC. As the Deputy is aware GSOC is an independent statutory body and the manner in which they conduct their investigation is a matter for them....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: DNA Database (9 Mar 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...of 2014. Representation on the Group includes the Garda Technical Bureau, Forensic Science Ireland, the National Forensic Co-ordination Office, Irish Youth Justice Service, Irish Prison Service and GSOC.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (28 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...on the Garda website. It is of course open to any person who has a concern about the behaviour of members of the Garda Síochána to register a complaint with the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) which is the independent body established by law, with extensive powers, to investigate any allegations of Garda wrongdoing.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (28 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...case was that I should take no further action. As Counsel pointed out the appropriate forum for raising matters related to alleged Garda failings was the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) who were already investigating certain matters arising from the tragic death in this case. This arises in part from the fact that my predecessor had referred aspects of this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Complaints Procedures (21 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...referred to in the Deputy's question I cannot say if these have been notified to me or my Department. Nonetheless, I can inform the Deputy that the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) was established as a statutory independent body, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, to provide independent oversight of complaints made against members of the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Complaints Procedures (21 Feb 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...particular case was that I should take no further action. Certain matters arising from the tragic death in this case were already being investigated by Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC). This arises in part from the fact that my predecessor had referred aspects of this particular case to GSOC. I understand that, that investigation has not concluded. I should also...