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Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: -----I am not casting aspersions on anyone's integrity.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I again say that it was my expectation that he would be engaged in the matter and it was my expectation that he would be interviewed. The understanding I have of the matter is that the investigation that took place was based on the totality of the information and the documentation he provided which included extracts from PULSE, which members of the investigation team could access for...

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I ask the Deputy to allow me finish-----

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am being very precise. The report had not been published. An e-mail was sent to An Taoiseach which was referenced today-----

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: That e-mail was referenced by Sergeant McCabe himself:I again remarked that I was concerned and seriously concerned that I was never contacted or interviewed." [This is to Assistant Commissioner O'Mahony] I informed the Assistant Commissioner that I had seen tens of thousands of ...terminations on PULSE and I hoped his report would reflect this. Alarmingly, he then asked me if I wanted to...

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I will do my best to reply to the Deputy. He will have to forgive me but I have a sore throat and I am sucking a cough sweet in order to keep myself functioning.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I intend no disrespect to the Deputy. I will try to work my way through the questions he asked. Mr. Oliver Connolly - despite Members persistently making allegations - was not appointed as the confidential recipient as a result of making a contribution to my election campaign. As is well known on foot of my declaration following the 2007 general election, Mr. Connolly contributed...

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: The Deputy inquired as to why Mr. Connolly's position was terminated. Approximately two weeks ago the Deputy quoted from the transcript that has now become available as a result of its publication on Broadsheet.ie and I recall him saying that Mr. Connolly's position was untenable. Deputy Wallace read into the record a particular quote which the Members opposite enthusiastically repeat...

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I regarded that as being quite extraordinary. I thought it was highly inappropriate that a confidential recipient would make any such comment. In no circumstances would I encourage any such comment to be made.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: It is of absolute importance that a member of the Garda Síochána approaching the confidential recipient would have confidence that the matter about which he or she was concerned would be dealt with appropriately. In no circumstances would I take the approach suggested towards any individual.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I am conscious that Deputy Martin posed some other questions and perhaps the Acting Chair will give me a moment to reply to them.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: Those matters are going to be revisited.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I will conclude. I am sure the same question will be posed by someone else and I will reply to it at that stage.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: Will the Deputy say that again?

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I have no idea what he means.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I have no idea what he means.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I understand the script will be circulated in a few moments.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: The investigation did result in disciplinary action against a number of gardaí. It is very important to note that under the legal procedures in place, the confidential recipient and, crucially, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman were informed of these matters. The thinking behind the provisions of the 2005 Act was this: the Garda Síochána Ombudsman was to be advised by...

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: I wish to commence by stating that initially, Deputy Martin was entirely right to hand over to the Taoiseach last week material he had received from a member of An Garda Síochána, Sergeant Maurice McCabe. The Taoiseach acknowledged that they were serious matters and undertook to review them. Had Deputy Martin's primary motivation been to have these allegations examined, the proper...

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Feb 2014)

Alan Shatter: What is crucial is that the evidence for allegations made is carefully and properly examined. Allegations ultimately may be proved to be true, partially true or false. Where false, the original allegation need not be malicious in any way but may derive from a mistaken perception or understanding of events. Life is complicated and not everything is simply black and white. As Minister, I am...