Results 161-180 of 315 for gsoc speaker:Frances Fitzgerald

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...€2.7 million has been allocated for the establishment of the authority. I thank Ms Josephine Feehily for agreeing to be the independent chairperson of the new body. The process of selecting board members is well under way with the Public Appointments Service. Over €9 million is being allocated in budget 2016 for the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOc, to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (6 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: Independent Review Mechanism (6 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...to a conclusion shortly. A number of the complaints submitted to the Independent Review Mechanism had already been considered, in whole or in part, by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC). Of itself, this did not preclude the Panel from considering the complaint and making a recommendation to me (while respecting the independence of GSOC).

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (6 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I propose to take Questions Nos. 444 to 447, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) was established as a statutorily independent body, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, to investigate complaints made against members of the Garda Síochána. GSOC directly investigates complaints involving allegations of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (30 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...in accordance with the provisions of section 99(4) of the 2005 Act. There is no provision for applications to be made under Section 93 of the 2005 Act which relates to the discontinuation of investigations by GSOC.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Data (30 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy is aware, the Garda Síochána Act 2005 established the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) to receive complaints from members of the public concerning the conduct of members of the Garda Síochána. The Act stipulates that the Ombudsman Commission is independent in the exercise of its functions. GSOC directly investigates complaints involving...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (29 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...the recommendation of counsel. A number of cases have resulted in recommendations for further action which I have accepted, including referral to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC), requesting a report from the Garda Commissioner accordance with section 41(2) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, etc. It is my intention, on the completion...

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (24 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...newly established Cabinet committee on justice reform. We have had an independent selection process for the position of Garda Commissioner. We have enhanced the role of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC. A commission of investigation, being chaired by Mr. Justice O’Higgins, has been established and is examining matters in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: 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. It commenced operations on 9 May 2007. GSOC has a hugely important role in ensuring that public confidence in the Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...letters to the complainants in all 320 cases. I should remind the Deputy that the Garda Síochána (Amendment) Act 2015 provided for the broadening of the scope for me as Minister to request GSOC to investigate any matter that gives rise to a concern that a member of the Garda has committed an offence or behaved in a manner that would justify disciplinary proceedings. In...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Complaints Procedures (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...attention of An Garda Síochána or if they wished to complain as to the conduct of members of An Garda Síochána they could register a complaint with the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC). The Deputy will wish to note that the Interception of Postal Packets and Telecommunications Messages (Regulation) Act 1993 provides the legislative basis for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Complaints Procedures (22 Sep 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As I have previously advised the Deputy 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 Garda. I understand from correspondence submitted that GSOC has deemed this complaint to be inadmissible as it was received outside the statutory time...

Appointment of Chairperson of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (16 Jul 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ..., pursuant to section 65(1)(b) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that she be appointed by the President to be a member and to be chairperson of the Ombudsman Commission.The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, plays an important role in developing and maintaining public confidence in An Garda Síochána. An Garda Síochána provides an excellent...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Strategies (16 Jul 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...the administration and oversight of policing is a key priority. Much of this has been achieved, including the enactment of the Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No 3) Bill 2014 enhancing the powers of GSOC, and the introduction of the Bill to establish the Policing Authority, the Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015, which was recently...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (16 Jul 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...the Circuit and District Courts. Further applications will be developed as resources become available and will include an assessment of savings to be made. Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) GSOC is not in a position to fully replace paper-based application with on-line. Furthermore, concerning the complaints made directly to the Ombudsman Commission, it has to date...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Appointment of Member of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Motion: Minister for Justice and Equality (15 Jul 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...Mary Ellen Ring for appointment by the President to the position of chairperson of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. I believe that Ms Justice Ring will be an excellent chairperson of GSOC. The Government is proposing Ms Ring to fill the vacancy of chairperson of the ombudsman commission arising from the resignation of the previous chairman, Mr. Simon O’Brien, at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Appointment of Member of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Motion: Minister for Justice and Equality (15 Jul 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I think it indicates that the work of GSOC is becoming well known as is the procedure and process by which complaints can be made. One of the issues I have been pursuing with both An Garda Síochána and GSOC, is whether a mechanism could be developed - which both sides would like to see - but we have not come up with a mechanism yet. Every complaint is serious but I have raised...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Appointment of Member of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Motion: Minister for Justice and Equality (15 Jul 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: One would not expect the relationship between an oversight body like GSOC and An Garda Síochána to be without tension. I would expect tensions in that relationship. It is, after all, the body to which one makes a complaint and which subsequently investigates that complaint, calling people to account. It follows a tough and analytical procedure in which people and events are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Appointment of Member of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Motion: Minister for Justice and Equality (15 Jul 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: .... Then, a Circuit Court judge, the late Kevin Haugh, was appointed and, as is allowed under the Act, became a judge of the High Court. Everyone will agree he that did an excellent job as chair of GSOC. Ms Justice Ellen Ring’s remuneration is that of a High Court judge. The legislation allows me to appoint her only for the remainder of Simon O’Brien’s term....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Appointment of Member of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Motion: Minister for Justice and Equality (15 Jul 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...dedicated e-mail address. The team responsible would ensure that responses were provided within the maximum time limit of 30 days, as agreed in the protocols between the two organisations. Last year was the first full year that GSOC was able to analyse this approach, which has contributed to greater efficiency. The median times for criminal investigations declined from 155 days in 2013...