Results 141-160 of 315 for gsoc speaker:Frances Fitzgerald

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....

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

Frances Fitzgerald: ...action would be. Where cases have resulted in recommendations for further action, I have accepted those recommendations. These include referral to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC), requesting a report from the Garda Commissioner in accordance with section 41(2) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, establishment of an inquiry under...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (19 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...has a complaint in regard to it. To take up Deputy Daly's point, the various bodies which are named in the 2011 Act will also be considered, as I have made very clear. This is not just about GSOC but also about the access that An Garda Síochána, the Revenue Commissioners and the Defence Forces have in regard to these powers. This is included in the term of reference. It...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (19 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...expressed in recent days on the question of access to the telephone records of journalists in the context of a criminal investigation being carried out by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC. Access to communications data is governed by the Communications (Data Retention) Act 2011. I must emphasise that I do not have any role, nor does my Department, in the process of...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The purpose of the amendments is to enable the authority or the Minister to refer matters to GSOC for consideration as to whether GSOC should initiate a public interest investigation under section 102(4). This is an important provision.

Other Questions: Protected Disclosures in the Public Interest (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: .... That has to be done. If a whistleblower goes to management, the case has to be taken seriously, it has to be investigated and a report has to be made. The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, is in place as well to deal with any such complaints.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Independent Review Mechanism (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...a number of cases, for example, a report under section 41(2) of the Garda Síochána Act has been requested. In many cases, there has been a referral to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, under section 102(5) of the Garda Síochána Act. There has also been a general review of Garda practice and procedures under the Garda Síochána Act. A...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Independent Review Mechanism (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...property disputes, probate issues, disputes between neighbours, dissatisfaction with the outcome of civil and criminal court actions, decisions of the DPP and outcomes of investigations by GSOC. In the cases the Deputy is describing, he is talking about a particular cohort. All of the cases were looked at previously in detail. If there was evidence or a route forward in terms of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Independent Review Mechanism (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...to the courts, which are also independent. There are many cases which have already been through the courts, up to the highest level of court, and have been through the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC. Where the recommendation was for further action, I have acted in all instances on that. They vary quite considerably.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (1 Dec 2015)

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. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Confidential Recipient (1 Dec 2015)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (19 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand that the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) has decided to open a public interest investigation into the incident referred to by the Deputy in accordance with section 102(4) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The Garda Síochána Act 2005 established GSOC to deal with complaints concerning the conduct of members of the Garda Síochána....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (11 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...of legislation to establish an independent Policing Authority; - Enactment of the Marriage Act 2015 conferring equal status for all in relation to marriage; - Enactment of legislation to strengthen GSOC; - Commencement of work by the new Court of Appeals; - Enactment of the Child & Family Relationship Act, the biggest reform in family law in the history of the State; -...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Independent Review Mechanism (3 Nov 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...investigation is recommended by the review then that will occur. Where cases have resulted in recommendations for further action, including referral to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC), requesting a report from the Garda Commissioner in accordance with section 41(2) of the Garda Síochana Act 2005, etc, I have accepted those recommendations. As I have...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (20 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...to enhance the protection available to whistleblowers. Under the Act, members of the Garda Síochána may now communicate their concerns to the Garda Commissioner, as their employer, or to GSOC as a prescribed body, and are entitled to the protections provided by the Act. I am satisfied that the legislative provisions now in place under the 2014 Act, including the protections...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Independent Review Mechanism (20 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...is recommended by the review then that will occur. Where cases have resulted in recommendations for further action, including, for example, referral to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, or requesting a report from the Garda Commissioner in accordance with section 41(2) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, I have accepted those...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures in the Public Interest (20 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...to whistle blowers, including Garda whistleblowers. Section 19 of the Act inserted a new provision into the Garda Síochána Act 2005, which provides for the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) to be a prescribed person under the 2014 Act to investigate disclosures relating to the Garda Síochána, including disclosures from members of the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (20 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...investigation is recommended by the review then that will occur. Where cases have resulted in recommendations for further action, including referral to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC), requesting a report from the Garda Commissioner in accordance with section 41(2) of the Garda Síochana Act 2005, etc, I have accepted those...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Complaints Procedures (20 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As I have previously advised the Deputy on more than one occasion in relation to this particular case, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is the appropriate body to handle complaints made by members of the public concerning members of the Gardai. I understand from the correspondence submitted that GSOC has deemed the complaint to be inadmissible as it was received...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (20 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...investigation is recommended by the review then that will occur. Where cases have resulted in recommendations for further action, including referral to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC), requesting a report from the Garda Commissioner in accordance with section 41(2) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, etc, I have accepted those recommendations. It is my...