Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, and member of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, Alan Farrell, has today (Tuesday), highlighted the importance of Garda reform and welcomed the news that the Cabinet Committee on Justice Reform will oversee this process. Deputy Farrell was speaking following the publication of the Garda Inspectorate report by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD.…
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 Dublin Fingal TD and Member of the Oireachtas Committee for Justice, Defence and Equality, Alan Farrell, today (Wednesday), commended the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin TD, for bringing before the Dáil the Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014. “The Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014 will address the complete lack of regulation in the lobbying sector in…
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…
A centralised procurement process for local government agencies will be a key cost saving measure to achieve public service reform, according to Fine Gael TD for Dublin North Alan Farrell. As chairperson of the Fine Gael Internal Committee for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Farrell said the changes being introduced are essential if we are serious about saving money and…
