26/02/2014
FF Leader Calls For Publication Of Garda Inspectorate Report
The Justice Minister Alan Shatter should immediately order publication of the Garda Inspectorate Report, Fianna Fáil (FF) leader Micheál Martin has said.
The report was commissioned following the penalty points controversy within An Garda Siochána but has not yet been published.
FF say that the immediate publication of the report would "quickly cut through the spin and obfuscation being created by government sources to delay a full apology from Minister Shatter to Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe."
Deputy Martin said: "There are various strands to the current controversy surrounding Alan Shatter. The government is working hard to introduce confusion where it can, but one element is absolutely clear - Alan Shatter misled Dáil Éireann and did an injustice to Sgt Maurice McCabe when he claimed that he had not co-operated with the internal Garda inquiry into penalty points irregularities.
"It is our belief that the Minister has access to a report which can immediately settle the issue - the Garda Inspectorate Report prepared following his referral of the issue to the Inspectorate at that time. The Minister should order publication of this report immediately and if he refuses, he must explain why. He should also explain whether he has shared the report with colleagues, including colleagues from the Labour Party."
(MH/CD)
The report was commissioned following the penalty points controversy within An Garda Siochána but has not yet been published.
FF say that the immediate publication of the report would "quickly cut through the spin and obfuscation being created by government sources to delay a full apology from Minister Shatter to Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe."
Deputy Martin said: "There are various strands to the current controversy surrounding Alan Shatter. The government is working hard to introduce confusion where it can, but one element is absolutely clear - Alan Shatter misled Dáil Éireann and did an injustice to Sgt Maurice McCabe when he claimed that he had not co-operated with the internal Garda inquiry into penalty points irregularities.
"It is our belief that the Minister has access to a report which can immediately settle the issue - the Garda Inspectorate Report prepared following his referral of the issue to the Inspectorate at that time. The Minister should order publication of this report immediately and if he refuses, he must explain why. He should also explain whether he has shared the report with colleagues, including colleagues from the Labour Party."
(MH/CD)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
26 May 2016
Commission Report Presents 'Inescapable Lessons' For An Garda Síochána - O Sullivan
The O'Higgins Commission Report presents "inescapable lessons" for An Garda Síochána, Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan has said.
Commission Report Presents 'Inescapable Lessons' For An Garda Síochána - O Sullivan
The O'Higgins Commission Report presents "inescapable lessons" for An Garda Síochána, Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan has said.
27 May 2016
Taoiseach Makes Garda Commitments Following O'Higgins Report Publication
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has committed to increase garda numbers to 15,000, double the number of garda reserve officers and increase the number of civilian workers in An Garda Síochána to free up officers for frontline policing. The Taoiseach made his comments in a statement addressing the newly published O'Higgins Commission Report.
Taoiseach Makes Garda Commitments Following O'Higgins Report Publication
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has committed to increase garda numbers to 15,000, double the number of garda reserve officers and increase the number of civilian workers in An Garda Síochána to free up officers for frontline policing. The Taoiseach made his comments in a statement addressing the newly published O'Higgins Commission Report.
15 June 2017
Public Trust In An Garda Síochána At 88%
Public trust in An Garda Síochána stands at 88%, up 2% on last year, according to the latest Garda Public Attitude Survey. The nationally representative survey contains views of 6,000 people and measures changes in public sentiment towards An Garda Síochána from 2015 to 2016.
Public Trust In An Garda Síochána At 88%
Public trust in An Garda Síochána stands at 88%, up 2% on last year, according to the latest Garda Public Attitude Survey. The nationally representative survey contains views of 6,000 people and measures changes in public sentiment towards An Garda Síochána from 2015 to 2016.
09 December 2016
Garda Need 'Greater Support' To Tackle Drug Related Crime
Fianna Fáil has called for greater support for Gardaí tackling drug related crime.
Garda Need 'Greater Support' To Tackle Drug Related Crime
Fianna Fáil has called for greater support for Gardaí tackling drug related crime.
26 April 2016
O'Higgins Commission Submits Final Report On Allegations Made By Garda Sergeant
The O'Higgins Commission of Investigation has produced its final report into allegations made by Garda Sergeant, Maurice McCabe.
O'Higgins Commission Submits Final Report On Allegations Made By Garda Sergeant
The O'Higgins Commission of Investigation has produced its final report into allegations made by Garda Sergeant, Maurice McCabe.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:Gale, coastal severe gale, northwest winds ease from late afternoon. Scattered showers will fall as snow over the hills at first, becoming isolated from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 7 °C.Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.