Results 121-140 of 315 for gsoc speaker:Frances Fitzgerald

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (8 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...matters. 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 Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (8 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...General about the precise nature of such a referral. In recent days the Garda Commissioner provided me with more detailed information and I am now proceeding with the formal referral of the matter to GSOC.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (31 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy is referring to the inquiry conducted by Mr Justice Frank Clarke of the Supreme Court under section 109 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, into the conduct of GSOC designated officers. I can confirm that I have received the report of Mr Justice Clarke. As a first step, the Attorney General was consulted on how to proceed in relation to the report. It is my intention,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Orders (31 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...these matters. 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.

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to the Cavan-Monaghan Division of An Garda Síochána) Report: Statements (Resumed) (26 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...;As has been stated, the Commissioner has asked me to refer that to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and I have declared my intention to do so. In particular, the question was asked as to why this is only being referred to GSOC now. We should be very careful about regarding as established fact - I heard Deputy O'Callaghan say this on "Morning Ireland" and I welcome...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: ...law. The former Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, brought in the Protected Disclosures Act to ensure a sea-change in the options open to those who want to report wrongdoing. Now any garda can have complaints independently examined by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, and that is already happening. Of course everyone in the House will...

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...the continuation of all of the measures in the programme of reform which the previous Government started. These include the new policing authority, the protected disclosures, the strengthening of GSOC and the increased resources to An Garda Síochána so that it can deal more effectively with the issues raised in the report. In addition there is the ICT investment of €200...

Leaders' Questions (17 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...by the Attorney General and it then had to be sent to a number of bodies to ensure that no criminal prosecutions would be interfered with or compromised by its publication. The report had to go to GSOC, the Director of Public Prosecutions and An Garda Síochána. I then took it to Cabinet and published it immediately afterwards. Clearly, various people had copies of the report...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commissions of Investigation (17 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...ána Ombudsman Commission and enjoy protection under the new legislation. Previously, such allegations had to be dealt with in the Garda but this approach did not work and protected disclosures may now be made to GSOC. In the past two years, the Policing Authority has also been established and the powers of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission have been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons (17 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...and that all avenues of inquiry are being fully being pursued. I also understand that two complaints in relation to the case have been investigated by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC). I am advised that no misbehaviour on the part of members of An Garda Síochána was identified by GSOC and the complainant was notified of these findings. In relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (17 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...Act was part of the then Government's comprehensive approach to enhancing the protections available to whistle blowers, including members of the Garda Síochána. Under the Act, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is prescribed as a body authorised to receive protected disclosures on Garda matters. Accordingly, members of the Garda Síochána may...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons (17 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...the investigation and that all avenues of inquiry are being fully being pursued. I also understand that two complaints in relation to the case have been investigated by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC). I am advised that no misbehaviour on the part of members of An Garda Síochána was identified by GSOC and the complainant was notified of these findings....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (17 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...and that all avenues of inquiry are being fully being pursued. I also understand that two complaints in relation to the case have been investigated by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC). I am advised that no misbehaviour on the part of members of An Garda Síochána was identified by GSOC and the complainant was notified of these findings. In relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (17 May 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...by the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, which came into operation on 15 July 2014 as part of this Government's comprehensive approach to enhance the protection available to whistle blowers, including Garda whistleblowers. GSOC was prescribed under the Act as a body to receive protected disclosures on Garda matters. Under the Act, members of the Garda Síochána may now communicate...

Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...of 2012 is amended by the insertion of the following paragraph after paragraph 11:“12. The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission.”.”. This relates to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC. GSOC investigates allegations of offences committed by gardaí. This amendment provides that if GSOC has information arising from its investigations...

Other Questions: Criminal Law Review (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: She also said that GSOC should have the kinds of the powers I have said today are important. The Garda is under strong legal obligations under the 2005 Act regarding the privacy of individuals. Let us ensure that is also on the table. It is about a balance of interests, as she has said. The Deputy said that Ireland is out of kilter with other countries. I have very clearly asked Mr....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, 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 Síochána. There is widespread support to have such a body. The Garda Síochána Act stipulates that GSOC is independent...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (27 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...protection of journalistic sources have received particular attention. One must make the point immediately that in the case of the investigation of serious crime, it is important that the Garda, GSOC and other bodies are able to take whatever actions they need but obviously having safeguards in place is important. At present, there are reports by judges, as well as a complaints process....

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

Frances Fitzgerald: ...Commissioners following an open and independent selection process for the first time - the extension of the FOI Act 2014 to An Garda Síochána - the enactment of legislation to strengthen the role and remit of GSOC and the appointment of Judge Mary-Ellen Ring as Chairperson to that body last August - the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 allows Garda members to make "protected...

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

Frances Fitzgerald: ...very wide. They included property disputes, probate issues, disputes between neighbours, dissatisfaction with the outcome of civil and criminal court actions as well as decisions of the DPP and GSOC. These are all matters in which I, as Minister, have no role. Nevertheless, they were considered by the Panel despite the fact that, at face value, they were outside the remit of the IRM....