Seanad debates
Friday, 10 July 2009
Garda Communications
Cecilia Keaveney (Fianna Fail)
I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. Having encountered both the PSNI and the Garda in response to family crimes, I was almost harassed by the PSNI with the amount of information I received on what was going on. One is automatically referred to a victims' support group, whether one likes it, which is a negative thing. My contribution is about that and I am glad to hear that there is a review.
Information coming through the door on a much simpler basis would be very important. I have raised this in Donegal and the Garda action plan includes improved communication. All I ask is that the Department takes on board the new suggestion. If its officials want a copy, I have no problem in giving it to them.
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