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- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Funding (30 Jan 2019)
Charles Flanagan: It is incumbent on us to allow the independent body, GSOC, proceed and carry out its investigations in accordance with its terms of reference.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Funding (30 Jan 2019)
Mick Wallace: That is contradictory. The Minister said that GSOC is a statutory independent body and that we should not rush to judgment. Why did he not wait for GSOC to investigate the protected disclosure regarding assistant commissioner Fanning before he was suspended? Why was he suspended in advance of the investigation? The Minister is the one accusing me of-----
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Funding (30 Jan 2019)
Mick Wallace: I am sorry. I will not name anyone anymore. The Minister said that I was the one jumping to a judgment. With what is happening, it looks to me that he does not have confidence in GSOC to do its work. I have not a clue as to what Fanning did or did not do.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Funding (30 Jan 2019)
Mick Wallace: I am sorry. That was a slip of the tongue. I am not the one making the judgment. If the Minister has faith in GSOC, why did he have to come up with this panel? Why was this individual suspended in advance of the protected disclosure being heard?
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Funding (30 Jan 2019)
Charles Flanagan: I have every confidence in GSOC and in its work headed up by an eminent judge of the High Court. I am keen to ensure that appropriate resources are made available. I am pleased to report progress in recent times, which I am sure, having reflected on the matter, will be agreed with by the Deputy. I am not, however, going to comment in any manner or means on a case currently before the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Funding (30 Jan 2019)
Mick Wallace: 36. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether funding issues may be impeding the ability of GSOC to deal with protected disclosures in an expedient and timely manner; if he has considered increasing the budget for GSOC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4388/19]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Funding (30 Jan 2019)
Mick Wallace: This is a connected question. The Minister referred to due process, but I would insist that Mr. Keogh certainly has not got due process to date. Are funding issues impeding the ability of GSOC to deal with protected disclosures in an expedient and timely manner? GSOC is getting an extra €600,000 in this year's budget, but will the Minister consider giving it more money to make it...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Funding (30 Jan 2019)
Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the concerns of Deputy Wallace and others in that regard. It is essential that we ensure that the independent complaints body, GSOC, is properly and adequately funded. Resources and funding are the matter of ongoing review. I acknowledge the provision of an extra allocation of funds. GSOC has authority to appoint its own officers under delegated sanction. Sanction was...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Funding (30 Jan 2019)
Mick Wallace: I am aware that GSOC has more money now than it did before, but will it not need even more if it is to do the job as effectively as we would like? Last December, the Minister announced that the Government had endorsed the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland and agreed to accept all 157 key recommendations. According to the Department's implementation plan, the new...