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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (18 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: As the Deputy is aware, in May 2013, the Garda Síochana Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) made a Report to me under Section 80(5) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 following its investigation into allegations of collusion between an individual and members of the Garda Síochána. Both the Commissioner and myself have been careful not to refer publically to any individual...

Reports of Unlawful Surveillance of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Statements (11 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: ...I thank those who said something constructive and those who made other sorts of contributions to which I will refer. I am interested in one thing only, the truth of the issues that arose, whether GSOC was bugged. It would be completely unacceptable for any surveillance to be conducted on its offices. I have the height of respect for GSOC which, as I have already said, is a very...

Reports of Unlawful Surveillance of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Statements (11 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: He is being disingenuous. Ten days ago, before this controversy developed, I announced that we intended to amend the GSOC legislation and that I would bring proposals to Government in that regard. In its reports GSOC has indicated some issues it wishes addressed. That legislation will be brought to Government at some point during the course of this year and will come before the House. The...

Reports of Unlawful Surveillance of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Statements (11 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I would like to begin by emphasising the important public role played by An Garda Síochána as the police force in this State and by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, as the independent body with the important remit of investigating allegations of police misconduct. Each is a crucial pillar in our constitutional democracy and each plays a vital role in the...

Reports of Unlawful Surveillance of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Statements (11 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I understand that no connection between any member of An Garda Síochána with any of these matters arose. This is not my conclusion - it is that of GSOC. It would, of course, be a matter of the gravest concern if GSOC were, in fact, subject to surveillance from any quarter and I am sure the House will welcome the fact that, notwithstanding the conclusions of its investigation, it...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Penalty Points System (5 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: ...on Public Service Oversight and Petitions. The Deputy is aware of that. It was my understanding that it was passed on to the committee of which Deputy Wallace is a member. This committee questioned GSOC about the matter and the response it got was the one I referenced. It did not go any further with that committee either. I intend, as I announced, to bring forward new legislation to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Penalty Points System (5 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I have the transcript of what took place when the Garda Ombudsman appeared before the Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions. In response to a question raised, Carmel Foley of the GSOC addressed the matter and made references that correspond with what I said. She said that they were conscious that the whistleblower was a serving Garda and, therefore, they could not under the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Issues (5 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: Section 98 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides that designated officers of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) have all the powers, immunities and privileges conferred and all the duties imposed on any member of the Garda Síochána by or under any enactment or the common law. This means that the exemptions under the Road Traffic Acts apply to GSOC...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: I assure the Deputy that there is no question, on my watch, of those in the GSOC requiring to do something of importance in the public interest and then their being deprived of the resources they require. There is no indication to me that they lack the resources they need to address issues that are before them at present or with regard to a matter referred to them within the past 24 hours. ...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: ...allegations concerning the supply of alcohol, I am informed by the Garda authorities that on 19 September the allegations were referred by An Garda Síochána to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, under section 85(1) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is an independent...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (10 Dec 2013)

Alan Shatter: ...a position to comment further on that matter. On the issue of a request to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission under section 106 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, while the Garda role in the Corrib dispute has given rise to a number of complaints being made to the GSOC, it should be borne in mind that the majority of these were either found to be inadmissible or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (13 Nov 2013)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission informs me that GSOC's Case Management System, which is under constant internal review, provides GSOC with comprehensive data and statistics (as can be seen in its various statutory reports that can be found on its website www.gardaombudsman.ie). However, responses to very specific queries can involve compilation of data over many years that...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Penalty Points System (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: ...Public Service Oversight and Petitions, in turn, forwarded the reports to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and that the Ombudsman Commission subsequently appeared before that committee on 3 July 2013. GSOC informed the committee that it had previously decided against opening an investigation. It was conscious that the whistleblower was a serving Garda and, therefore,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (25 Sep 2013)

Alan Shatter: ...allegations which had been made. I am now informed by the Garda authorities that on the 19th of September this matter was referred by An Garda Síochána to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) under Section 85(1) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 in the light of certain statements made during the course of that inquiry. The Deputy will be aware...

Private Members' Business - Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Shatter: ...main objective of the Bill, namely, the amendment of the provisions of the 2005 Act dealing with the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. Some changes could usefully be made to the 2005 Act as it applies to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, but again any change needs to be carefully considered. One proposed change in the Bill is that the board, rather than the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tribunals of Inquiry Recommendations (21 May 2013)

Alan Shatter: ...with the code of practice. I have indicated that I will publish such reports in the future. I am satisfied that the recommendations arising from the Morris Tribunal have been addressed in this regard by An Garda Síochána. The Deputy will be aware that the GSOC has also submitted recommendations inter alia, with regard to the management of Covert Human Intelligence Sources and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Agencies (26 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: ...Secretary scale €127,796 - €146,191 Courts Service CEO Secretary General €188,640 Garda Síochána Complaints Board CEO Assistant Secretary scale €127,796 - €146,191 Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) Chairperson Two Commissioners Garda Deputy Commissioner €157,000 Assistant Secretary scale €127,796 -...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Consultancy Contracts (17 Oct 2012)

Alan Shatter: ...for "Fear of Crime" project BSB Forensic 1,482 Completion of forensic analysis and enhancement of video / CCTV footage and photographic prints of same; provision of evidential statement from the Analyst for court proceedings Executive Security 145,084 Security Advice Mark Bradley 1,815 Advice & Consultation on Setting up of GSOC Unit Stephen Howson 816 Firearms Research Talbot...

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (29 Feb 2012)

Alan Shatter: ...that the Ombudsman Commission could avail of a suitable space in its premises in Cork. The Roscrea decentralisation project was subsequently postponed indefinitely. It is the experience of GSOC's Senior Management Team that the existing arrangement of locating an investigations team in Cork has proved to be a prudent business decision with regard to the efficiencies achieved, customer...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: ...of the process which is already underway under the Croke Park agreement in relation to this matter, I do not propose, at this point in time, to request the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) to examine Gardaí Síochána practices, policies and procedures concerning the policing of public order situations and training under section 106 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 . I will,...