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

Alan Shatter: Deputy McGuinness was asked for detail.

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

Alan Shatter: It was an outrageous misrepresentation on an issue and he tried to make a fist of it.

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

Alan Shatter: If Deputy McGuinness had any real concern for that woman, he would have responded to this letter.

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

Alan Shatter: I quoted the chief inspector of the Garda Inspectorate.

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

Alan Shatter: No.

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

Alan Shatter: I want to begin by addressing a matter of substantial importance. On 1 October 2013 in a Topical Issue debate on the penalty points issue, I made a statement that the whistleblowers did not co-operate with the Garda investigations that took place in respect of their allegations. I appreciate that this statement has been the source of some upset and distress to the whistleblowers. I have...

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

Alan Shatter: It was never my intention to cause any upset. If any upset was caused, I hope that my correcting the record of the Dáil today will put this matter to rest. In doing so, I again acknowledge, as I have done many times previously that the reports published and the findings and recommendations that have been made with regard to the fixed notice charge system and penalty points are in...

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

Alan Shatter: Apparently, you are dammed for what you do and dammed for what you do not do.

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: Unfortunately, what is emerging is a range of problems that have developed within our justice system. They have 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...

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

Alan Shatter: As detailed to myself and the Taoiseach, the serious issues made it incumbent on the Government taking action to ensure we get the full story of what happened, not a fictitious narrative. This should be examined in the interest of the citizens of the State, the administration of justice and in ensuring our data protection and telecommunications legislation is fully and properly complied...

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

Alan Shatter: If it had been furnished me earlier, why would I not have read it? Why would I not have shared it with colleagues? What possible advantage is there in my so dealing with matters? It was only partially brought up in this House but it existed in the ether yesterday that this was some issue that had been strategically organised to be announced yesterday. Who in their right mind would want...

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

Alan Shatter: What benefit could there be to anybody? It defies belief. It is as if Deputies believe that I or another member of the Government welcomed the fact that the issue emerged in the manner in which it emerged. The extensiveness of the issue was only made known to the Taoiseach at the weekend and to me on Monday. It is no more complicated than that and I cannot add to it. I look forward to...

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

Alan Shatter: I will be brief. It is interesting to hear what Deputies have to say. They have ranged wide and far across a broad range of issues. What we have tried to do is address the series of issues and difficulties that have arisen in relation to An Garda Síochána. It is unfortunate that some of the events, some of the difficulties that have arisen, have occurred. I am conscious that...

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

Alan Shatter: We have seen many thousands of individuals brought before the courts for a range of offences, including burglary. There has been a dramatic reduction in burglaries. There are the self-styled new IRA and other subversives or individuals the Garda has to deal with day in, day out, and the criminal gangs. Members of this House today protest about the impact on the Garda of some of these...

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

Alan Shatter: There is never something positive. One never hears-----

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

Alan Shatter: One never hears praise for the substantial work that they do.

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

Alan Shatter: The Garda is used, as it suits certain Members of this House, as a political weapon.

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

Alan Shatter: On this issue, I have set out what I know about these events. I have set out what I know and what the Government knows. The fact that there were tape recordings being made going back over many years is a matter of seriousness. I cannot give any more information than I have given to the House about these matters. I accept there are serious matters that arise in relation to them. Deputy...

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

Alan Shatter: The reality is every issue in the justice area that comes before the House is addressed by Members opposite as a matter of personality. No Deputy opposite has raised the substance of the issues, the real concerns that could arise out of recordings made, the issues surrounding privacy of citizens and relating to the administration of our criminal justice system and our civil justice system...