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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (30 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: ...the force arising from policing at this location and that other matters remain under investigation by it. The Deputy may wish to note, however, that in excess of 100 of these complaints have either been found by GSOC to be inadmissible or not to have disclosed breaches of discipline on the part of the members complained of, and that those that did indicate a breach of discipline on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports (1 Apr 2014)

Alan Shatter: ...the Garda Act 2005 sets out a number of statutory reports required to be submitted to the Minister for Justice and Equality. These include annual reports, a five year report, and any other reports GSOC considers appropriate to draw to the attention of the Minister because of their gravity or other exceptional circumstances. Annual reports have been received for 2010, 2011 and 2012....

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: ...activity and engagement in that context. I will not repeat it because we are time constrained. Saving lives on our roads is not simply about Garda engagement but is about people being compliant. The GSOC report of 2009 detailed the importance of compliance in reducing traffic accidents. If we were to judge the system of fixed charge notices against such criteria provided, clearly it...

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: This was a report that was sought, as I understand it, in 2007 on the fixed charge processing system. GSOC conducted a substantial examination of the system and produced its report in 2009. I genuinely do not know why it was not published and I am not going to attribute any motive for its not being published. It is a very detailed report which seems to have been sent to the former...

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: ...First, the Deputy has raised a case regarding a matter in Cork of which I am not aware. Everyone in this House who has an interest in these issues is familiar with the report that was produced by GSOC arising out of the Boylan case, in which it made a complaint about the length of time it took to get some information and documentation from An Garda Síochána. I had previously...

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: The issues they are dealing with now are being dealt with by GSOC in the first instance and secondly by Mr. Guerin. In the circumstances, we should let those processes take their course.

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: .... That is basically what happened in relation to that issue. In relation to the Garda Inspectorate, one of the issues that arises is that the Garda Inspectorate is independent. I have met with GSOC which is also independent in the circumstances of seeking to resolve issues of difficulty that arose between GSOC and An Garda Síochána. In the context of the Garda Inspectorate,...

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: ...that I have to properly address as Minister for Justice and Equality. There are important matters outstanding which I hope will be finally resolved upon the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, completing its investigation and publishing its report. I welcome the fact that the House today has made time to discuss the Garda Inspectorate report on the fixed charge...

Matters relating to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: I listened with some interest to Deputy Niall Collins. On one occasion, when matters were referred to GSOC, Deputy Niall Collins wanted to know why we did not have a commission of inquiry. When this matter is referred to a commission of inquiry, Deputy Niall Collins wants to know why it is not referred to GSOC. It does not matter what steps we take to deal with serious issues, a narrative...

Matters relating to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: ...been there for many years and are coming into the light of day and becoming known through a variety of means. They need to be addressed. Mention was made of the matter in Waterford. Reading the GSOC report about Waterford, reference is made to recordings that the court did not admit. There is no indication in the report of the extensive nature of the difficulties that have now seen...

Matters relating to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: -----followed by the usual dosage of contrived outrage, something we see again this morning. The simple truth is GSOC did not furnish the report mentioned to me and I am advised that it did not furnish it to my departmental officials nor bring it to the Department's attention. GSOC, no doubt, can confirm this. Because of the background to the GSOC report, GSOC had no obligation under the...

Matters relating to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: ...General on Monday evening to discuss these matters. I know there are reports that I knew of the system of recording in Garda stations last year, but this is not the case. Reference has been made, for example, to a case investigated by GSOC of a member of the public who was assaulted by members of the Garda Síochána in Waterford. GSOC, I have since learnt, reported on this on...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2014)

Alan Shatter: ...possible. I will briefly reference matters relating to An Garda Síochána. It is of crucial importance that public confidence be maintained in An Garda Síochána and the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC. As Members are aware, the Cabinet took a decision on 18 February to request the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Issues (27 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: ...transcript. As a Minister, I cannot attend meetings of the Committee of Public Accounts. As the justice spokesperson of his party, the Deputy professed great concern about the issues relating to GSOC in the seven days leading up to that meeting. Frankly, I was astonished he did not regard it as sufficiently important to remain at the meeting.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commissions of Investigation (27 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: ...Commission and allegations concerning certain Garda investigations. As the Deputy is aware, the Government has appointed retired High Court Judge John Cooke to conduct an independent inquiry into the GSOC matter and to report within eight weeks, the terms of reference of which are in the public domain. The Government has also appointed Mr. Sean Guerin, SC, to examine allegations by...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commissions of Investigation (27 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: ...issues of concern and of difference, this is all simply becoming a political football. Most people outside this House would regard it as entirely reasonable that all of these matters in regard to GSOC are considered and reviewed by an independent retired member of the High Court whose integrity is beyond reproach. I expect all parties will co-operate with the work Mr. Justice Cooke will...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports (27 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: In the context of the GSOC issue, a committee was also established, chaired by a senior official of my Department, with senior representatives from GSOC and the Garda Síochána, to act as a forum where any future emerging issues concerning the protocols can be identified and appropriately addressed. The Government has appointed retired High Court judge, Mr. Justice John Cooke, to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports (27 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: It is important we respect the independence of GSOC. I took with great seriousness the report published by GSOC. Some of the issues raised had been dealt with and addressed, while others have not. GSOC is independent and in the context of issues that remain to be addressed we have put in place systems to ensure they are addressed. It is of the utmost importance that the Garda...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports (27 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Boylan report and related issues are of great importance and there should be full co-operation between GSOC and the Garda Síochána.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Issues (27 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: ...íochána Ombudsman Commission and the Garda Síochána, and more widely to public confidence in the enforcement of law, from the ongoing controversy relating to reports of unlawful surveillance of GSOC. The manner in which this controversy had continued and the new information I had received in the days beforehand led me to the view that it was in the public interest that...