Results 21-40 of 92 for gsoc speaker:Helen McEntee

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (4 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...those in the Public Gallery and right across the country. I will try to get through the questions and points that have been raised over the past hour or so. I will first respond to questions about GSOC or the new ombudsman body. I agree with many colleagues that at the moment, we have a process that is often too long or cumbersome. That is because there is a twin-stream process where...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (4 Oct 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...in that regard. On the question of independent oversight, Senator Dooley raised the issue of complaints made against members of An Garda Síochána. I want to reassure colleagues that the ambition for the new ombudsman or the new GSOC is that there will be a much quicker and more streamlined process when spurious complaints are made against members of An Garda Síochána,...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: At the heart of this is a desire to ensure strong co-operation and co-ordination between An Garda Síochána and the new equivalent of GSOC, whatever title is conferred on it. The purpose of this consultation is to ensure that this new incident of concern process is operable and efficient. Section 204 provides that, having notified the police ombudsman of an incident of concern, the...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...this regard, the timeframe has already been extended from 12 to 18 months. That happened only seven years ago. Prior to setting out the timelines here, we engaged with An Garda Síochána, with GSOC and with the Director of Public Prosecutions, all of which have said they do not have any issue with the 18 months and none of which requested that it be extended any further.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...the police ombudsman with the power to review a decision made under Part 6 and to take any appropriate action to reconsider a decision found to be incorrect. My Department has engaged with GSOC and with the Attorney General's office on this particular subsection. As drafted, it could possibly be open to misinterpretation or used as an avenue for a broader right of review than was...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...in terms of the role and the way in which the Commissioner must engage with the board and the authority. There will be an individual responsible for dealing with security. There will be the new GSOC, whatever title it will have. There will be a great deal of oversight in making sure the Commissioner carries out their functions to the best of their ability. There is also professional...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...allow for the period of consultation. While it does not say public consultation, the intention is this allows for engagement with the Policing Authority, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, the Data Protection Commission, DPC, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, IHREC, the Garda Síochána Inspectorate, the Garda associations and then the public....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Communications (13 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...Survey was launched during the timeframe specified, which included two videos with closed captions/subtitles, which were shared on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission GSOC publishes animated text-based content on Twitter in both English and Irish. Closed captioning / subtitling is not necessary as being text based these posts are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...investigate complaints concerning the conduct of members of the Garda Síochána.  These functions were retained until Part 3 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 was enacted and the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) was established in December 2005. It was not until GSOC became fully operational in 2007 that the responsibility for receiving...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Inquiries (20 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...on the tragic death of their son and brother. As the Deputy will be aware, the shooting of Mr. George Nkencho is being fully investigated by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC), which is the independent statutory body established to investigate such incidents. This is the case with every incident involving the Gardaí that results in the death or serious harm...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: .... I am aware of the report referred to by the Deputy. As the Deputy will be aware, the shooting of Mr. George Nkencho is being fully investigated by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC), which is the independent statutory body established to investigate such incidents. This is the case with every incident involving the Gardaí that results in the death or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies (6 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...relation to any particular aspects of the operation and administration of An Garda Síochána. 2006 12 Chief Inspector€150,597 Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) Independent oversight of alleged misbehaviour by members of An Garda Síochána. Receives complaints made by members of the public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (27 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...5,750 Coyne Research Strategic Review of Abhaile, the State-Funded Mortgage Arrears Resolution Service, commissioned by the Department of Social Protection and undertaken in conjunction with the Department of Justice. Q4 2022 Costs are being met by the Department of Social Protection Indecon Review of the Current GSOC...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Transport (20 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...cars with electric /hybrid models where possible, taking into consideration logistical practicalities and the unique nature of duties undertaken by the Bureau. The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) recently placed an order for two mild hybrid vehicles to replace some of its existing fleet. Over the next few years GSOC will consider the option of replacing more of its...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Rights of People with Disabilities (13 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...;ochána carry out the commitments in the strategy, the Forum also provides a link to minority communities and are a voice for concerns within those communities. The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) have advised me that they have engaged with the National Advocacy Service to provide assistance and improved accessibility to its services. I understand GSOC also...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (12 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...that An Garda Síochána has not engaged the services of Carr Communications Ltd. or Kinzen Ltd. during the timeframe in question. Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission I am advised by officials in the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) that it has engaged the services of Carr Communications Ltd. for various training courses on drawdown from the relevant...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (5 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...of resources is a major factor. It was explored in the pre-legislative scrutiny and was highlighted in the wider report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. I am pleased to say GSOC has had unprecedented levels of resources in recent years, with a total allocation of €13.4 million for 2022, marking an increase of more than €2 million in comparison with...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (5 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: On the issue of staffing, like any other organisation, GSOC is planning ahead and identifying the type of staff it needs. It will have to go through the same official process and channels as any other organisation to appoint members. One of the Deputy's first questions concerned the overall improvements to GSOC. One of the issues that has been raised repeatedly is the timeliness of...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (5 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...a significant body of work conducted over the past number of years. The proposals in the Bill are comprehensive. They address the structures, independence, remit, and processes and procedures of GSOC. The body will have greater financial independence through its own Vote for the first time. It will have a new CEO, who will assume the responsibility of the Accounting Officer and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...be available to speak to questions raised at the review. As the Deputy will be aware, the shooting of Mr. George Nkencho is being fully investigated by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC), which is the independent statutory body established to investigate such incidents. This is the case with every incident involving the Gardaí that results in the death or...