Results 141-145 of 145 for gsoc speaker:Alan Shatter

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (22 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: ...Nos. 398 and 434 together. As the Deputy is aware, the moratorium on Public Service Recruitment continues to apply to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. The nature and complexity of the GSOC's remit, coupled with operational protocols and procedures and its legislative obligations, can at times result in lengthy investigations. However, it is necessary that GSOC complies with...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: ...roles within public bodies/agencies falling within the remit of my Department. The Deputy may wish to note that with the exception of the Chairperson of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) none of the positions listed below are in an employment relationship with the public body concerned. Furthermore the roles are, with the exception of the Chairperson of GSOC, part-time in...

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (15 Nov 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is an independent statutory body which was set up under the Garda Siochana Act 2005 and has oversight functions in relation to the Garda Siochana. GSOC reports annually to me in relation to the performance of its functions and their annual reports are laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. As Minister for Justice and Equality, I have no...

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (9 Jun 2011)

Alan Shatter: The 2010 Annual Report of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) has been submitted to my Department in accordance with section 80 (1) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The Annual Report will be launched officially by the Ombudsman Commission today, Thursday 9 June 2011. Copies of the report will be available in the Oireachtas Library and on GSOC's website, www.gardaombudsman.ie....

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (19 Apr 2011)

Alan Shatter: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 sets out the role of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC). The Act establishes GSOC as a key element of the policing framework. This role is essential in ensuring that public confidence in the Gardaí is safeguarded. An effective police complaints system must be capable of dealing appropriately and proportionately with a diverse range of allegations...