Results 21-27 of 27 for gsoc speaker:Leo Varadkar
- Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2017)
Leo Varadkar: There is a process under way. When people have complaints to make against An Garda Síochána, there is a body called the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC. That body is responsible and empowered to carry out these investigations. We should allow it to carry out its investigation, allow for due process and allow GSOC to make its report. When it has made its...
- Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)
Leo Varadkar: I would have to check the law in that area, but I am fairly certain that transcripts of proceedings at a commission of investigation are privileged and cannot be released. They were released to GSOC following a court order and they were obviously released to the tribunal, but I am almost certain that it would not be lawful to release the transcripts of proceedngs at a commission of...
- Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2017)
Leo Varadkar: ...is the same acting Garda Commissioner whose report into allegations of Garda involvement in the heroin trade in the Minister for Justice and Equality's constituency has not been published for three and a half years. As a result, GSOC cannot publish its report because it was previously been prevented from attending the disciplinary action involving these gardaí and has been frustrated...
- Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2017)
Leo Varadkar: ..., which is a very important reform. The Policing Authority was established by the former Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Fitzgerald. The powers of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, have been increased. We have appointed the Commission on the Future of Policing under Kathleen O'Toole to make further recommendations as to how we can reform the Garda. A...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Jul 2017)
Leo Varadkar: ...independent Policing Authority to oversee the policing functions of An Garda Síochána and a number of related reforms, including strengthened powers for the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, and a programme of recruitment and investment in An Garda Síochána. The Cabinet committee also oversaw the enactment of legislation to establish the Legal...
- Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2017)
Leo Varadkar: It had hearings that went on for hours yesterday at which the Deputy was present. The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, has launched an investigation looking in particular into alleged fraud when it comes to accounts in Templemore and a tribunal, the Charleton tribunal, is under way.
- Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2017)
Leo Varadkar: -----GSOC and the Committee of Public Accounts and rush a judgment.I do not believe in summary justice or kangaroo courts.