The sharp exchanges developed during justice question time in the Dáil when Mr Wallace raised the general practices, policies and procedures of the Garda in relation to Corrib gas. Mr Wallace said: “It is within the remit of the Minister to check that tendency and to hold the Garda to account. Sadly, his track record to date has been weak and bordering on cowardly.” He said 111 complaints were made against gardaí in 2007 and 2008 in relation to Corrib gas but no charges were brought.
Shatter rejects claims over Garda accountability
Wallace accuses Minister of being ‘weak bordering on cowardly’
Marie O’Halloran: Wed, Dec 11, 2013
Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has rejected claims by Independent TD Mick Wallace that he has been “weak and bordering on cowardly” in holding gardaí to account in their policies and procedures.
Mr Shatter insisted he expected “members of An
Garda Síochána to behave appropriately and to do their duty without fear or favour”.
He said: “Where there are issues that need to be dealt with they will be addressed, but unlike the deputy, I do not labour under the illusion that the gardaí as a group do no public good.”
Mr Shatter said gardaí as a group were under continuous attack in the Dáil, with no recognition given for the important work they did in combating subversion, dealing with criminal gangs, providing community protection and engaging in crime investigation.
The sharp exchanges developed during justice question time in the Dáil when Mr Wallace raised the general practices, policies and procedures of the Garda in relation to Corrib gas. read more
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