Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and member of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, Alan Farrell, has today (Thursday), called for an increased focus on Justice in rapidly growing areas as more resources become available. “Since coming into office this Government has made great strides in reforming the Department of Justice, and a number of these measures are particularly relevant…
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has stated that the allocation of €2.2 billion for justice reform and investment in Garda resources, in Budget 2015, will greatly benefit local communities throughout the State. “The allocation of €2.2 billion for Garda resources, including further recruitment, and reform in the justice system is a necessary investment which will be…
Launch of Oireachtas Justice Committee Report on the Review of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 Fine Gael Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has today (Thursday) launched the report of the Oireachtas Justice Committee on the review of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The report recommends the appointment of a single Garda Ombudsman. “The primary purpose of the Oireachtas Justice Committee’s…
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell TD, has welcomed the decision by the Courts Service to withdraw from the proposed closures of the Swords and Balbriggan courthouses. “I am pleased that the Courts Service has announced that they will not close the Swords and Balbriggan Courthouses as previously planned. I believe that the closure of these courts…
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, Alan Farrell, has congratulated the new intake of 100 Garda recruits who began their training yesterday (Monday). “For the first time since 2008, new recruits have begun their training at the Garda training college in Templemore. The embargo introduced by the…
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and member of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the publication of new legislation by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD which will strengthen the powers and remit of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC). “I am pleased that new legislation has been published which…
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the Government’s approval for two sets of proposals focused on reform within the justice system “I am encouraged by the Government’s approval of proposals to reform and strengthen the workings of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) and to establish…
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Member of the Oireachtas Committee for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Farrell has welcomed changes to the operation of the Garda Fixed Charge Penalty System (FCPS). “Changes announced to the FCPS not only make life easier for the general public, but they also shed a bright light on an important Garda process, in…
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Member of the Oireachtas Committee for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Farrell, has today (Wednesday) supported calls to look towards international best practise as a basis for a reformed, invigorated and transparent police force in Ireland. “Today we had some excellent contributions from a number of stakeholders on the effectiveness of the…
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Member of the Oireachtas Committee for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Farrell has today (Tuesday), welcomed the decision by the Secretary General of the Department of Justice, Brian Purcell to appear before the Justice Committee. “This is an opportunity for the Secretary General to address the severe shortcomings outlined in the Guerin Report.…
