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Friday, November 28, 2014

Sinead Ryan: Thin line between tweet and twits for TDs - Herald.ie

Sinead Ryan: Thin line between tweet and twits for TDs - Herald.ie,They’ll be told to get their social media profiles active, make like they’re ‘down with the people’ and ensure constituents hear about good news stories.?

Thursday, November 27, 2014

WHAT IF?

WHAT IF?Maíria Cahill case has caused ‘suffering’ for abuse survivors Maíria Cahill case has caused ‘suffering’ for abuse survivors,The Maíria Cahill case highlighted “ yet again the enormous challenges facing survivors of child sexual abuse in this country in accessing support and justice,” ?ESPECIALLY IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND IF YOUR PROFOUNDLY DEAF AND NON SPEAKING,THROW ILLITERACY ON TOP OF ALL THAT? - See more at: http://liberties13.blogspot.ie?

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Up for a challenge? Watch this without being moved... The first time #PatrickSpeaks. From #UnreportedWorld, 7.35pm.?

WHAT IF?

WHAT IF?ENCOURAGECHANGE.PADDYWANTSTOKNOW? ABUSE CASE No.763978.?ENDA KENNY AND CO,TAKE NOTE. - See more at: http://liberties13.blogspot.ie/search?.

Mary Lou claims “entirely untrue” and “entirely incorrect” — Department of Justice

Mary Lou claims “entirely untrue” and “entirely incorrect” — Department of Justice

Mary Lou claims “entirely untrue” and “entirely incorrect” — Department of Justice

Mary Lou claims “entirely untrue” and “entirely incorrect” — Department of JusticeThat brick wall has been placed in their way by various agencies of the state, including a number of government departments and An Garda Síochána.?

Podemos hopes to cement rise of citizen politics in Spain after election success | Politics | theguardian.com

Podemos hopes to cement rise of citizen politics in Spain after election success | Politics | theguardian.com,The idea behind the party is simple, Iglesias told the Guardian on Tuesday. "It's citizens doing politics. If the citizens don't get involved in politics, others will. And that opens the door to them robbing you of democracy, your rights and your wallet."?

Monday, November 24, 2014

Maíria Cahill case has caused ‘suffering’ for abuse survivors

Maíria Cahill case has caused ‘suffering’ for abuse survivors,The Maíria Cahill case highlighted “ yet again the enormous challenges facing survivors of child sexual abuse in this country in accessing support and justice,” ?ESPECIALLY IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND IF YOUR PROFOUNDLY DEAF AND NON SPEAKING,THROW ILLITERACY ON TOP OF ALL THAT?

Private investigator fined €5,000 for accessing Garda data

Private investigator fined €5,000 for accessing Garda dataMr Gaynor (62), a former garda, faced three charges of illegally accessing personal information held by An Garda Síochána and of disclosing it without authority, under the provisions of section 22 (1) of the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003.?

Sunday, November 23, 2014

An Garda Síochána should never believe they are above the law - Independent.ie

An Garda Síochána should never believe they are above the law - Independent.ie,And simply watching the interview with Mr Olson I began to wonder what at all is going on at An Garda Siochána. It often strikes me there are close parallels between the police and priests in Ireland. In the past there was an air of untouchability about both organisations. In many ways they gave the impression they were above the law. ?

Monday, November 17, 2014

Group of gardai lose €2m in Byrne property fraud - Independent.ie

Group of gardai lose €2m in Byrne property fraud - Independent.ie,A number of senior gardai followed the syndicate into the property market at the height of the bubble and have suffered significant losses, it is said. In one instance, three senior officers are said to have borrowed in the region of €800,000 to invest in properties and have made substantial losses. ?

Cops Charge Irish Government With Treason | Fools Crow's Blog

Cops Charge Irish Government With Treason | Fools Crow's Blog, While the government referred to the gardaí as ‘self-serving, overpaid, underworked and dishonest people’, it at the same time praised the ‘entrepreneurial skill’ and ‘business acumen’ of failed banksters like Sean Fitzpatrick (Anglo Irish Bank) and Michael Fingleton (Irish Nationwide Building Society), two people who played a huge part in bringing the Irish economy to its knees.?

Our unhealthy mental health services - irishhealth.com

Our unhealthy mental health services - irishhealth.com,The Commission pointed out recently that despite the clear need to reorganise and redevelop our mental health services, the HSE's service plan for this year had no specific targets in relation to implementing the 'Vision for Change' policy. ?

WHAT IF?: Widow calls for mental health changes to protect children

WHAT IF?: Widow calls for mental health changes to protect children A WOMAN WHOSE husband killed their two young daughters before taking his own life has called for a change in legislation to include families in treatment of those suffering from mental health issues and to protect children.?Our Unhealthy Mental Health System?
- See more at: http://liberties13.blogspot.ie/2013/10/widow-calls-for-mental-health-changes.?

Bereaved mum urges mental health care changes | Irish Examiner

Bereaved mum urges mental health care changes | Irish Examiner

A woman whose husband killed their children before taking his life fears another family could suffer a similar tragedy unless the HSE changes the mental health care system.

Four years to the day since her life was torn apart, Una Butler said she hoped a long-awaited review into her husband’s care, which is nearing completion, recommends sweeping changes. ?

Friday, November 14, 2014

"Termites ate up my tax records", says tax evader Abhishek - Moneylife

"Termites ate up my tax records", says tax evader Abhishek - Moneylife,Following a rejection of Singhvi's application for immunity from penalty and prosecution by the Commission, Singhvi approached the Jodhpur High Court and has got a stay on the Settlement Commission's order arguing that the Commission had no authority to levy the penalty on him and had stepped out of its jurisdiction.?

Bertie Ahern facing investigation over claims for expenses - Independent.ie

Bertie Ahern facing investigation over claims for expenses - Independent.ie,Ex-Taoiseach unaware of fraud probe and insists he stuck by rules?

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Public Inquiry · Learning the truth

Public Inquiry · Learning the truth

Sam Smyth, whose daughter suffers from Cystic Fibrosis, is still in the process of finding out just how ruthless and uncaring Irish politicians are when it comes to looking after their own petty interests.

As part of the deal (which, by the way was secret and thus totally undemocratic) to support the formation of a government Independent TD, Finian McGrath was promised that CF sufferers would be looked after.

As soon as he withdrew his support these ruthless people pulled the plug on the deal. In other words they were only interested in political power not the welfare of very vulnerable citizens.?This Would Apply To Most People With Disabilities.?

CONNECT TO MY ANGELS

CONNECT TO MY ANGELS“”It appears that the standard strategy for dealing with complaints – especially when they concern important or ‘connected persons’ is to target the complainant regardless of the complainant’s personal integrity – or of the legitimacy of their complaint. In the course of I-I members’ collective experiences with particular agencies and institutions, certain tactical patterns have emerged that are clearly designed to wear down, exhaust and intimidate the citizen, and thereby suppress the truth and frustrate justice.”?” – See more at: http://paddoconnell.blogspot.com

ENCOURAGECHANGE.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.PADDYWANTSTOKNOW? ABUSE CASE No.763978.?ENDA KENNY AND CO,TAKE NOTE.

Garda Inspectorate Chief Inspector calls for end of ‘who you know’ culture | Irish Examiner

Garda Inspectorate Chief Inspector calls for end of ‘who you know’ culture | Irish Examiner

Meanwhile, Garda whistleblower John Wilson says acting Commissioner Noirin O'Sullivan should withdraw from the running for the permanent role. He says the An Garda Síochána is "broken" and needs a fresh start.



"I am now calling on [her] to withdraw as a candidate," he said.?

Concern over the delay in forwarding allegations - Independent.ie

Concern over the delay in forwarding allegations - Independent.ie,Labour TD Robert Dowds said he "cannot quite understand" why it took nearly two years for the witness statement from the whistleblower - Department of Jobs civil servant Gerard Ryan - to be forwarded to gardai.?

Monday, November 10, 2014

Action against Garda Síochána, State over reputation damage can proceed

Action against Garda Síochána, State over reputation damage can proceed

Negligence claims against gardaí concerning criminal investigations to proceed to trial Smyth vs Commissioner of An Garda Síochána (2014) IEHC 453 (High Court, Peart J, July 10th, 2014)

The High Court refuses to strike out negligence claims against the Garda for alleged negligence in criminal investigations in the 1980s and 1990s, on grounds that it was not inevitable that the claims would fail, where the plaintiffs claimed a special relationship with the Garda that gave rise to a duty of care.



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Politicians should be wary of dismissing whistleblower

Politicians should be wary of dismissing whistleblower,Ryan says that to the best of his knowledge Richard Bruton, the current Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, failed to forward the document to the gardaí “at any time in the period of almost two years since I submitted it to him”.?

Code to aid reporting Garda misdeeds | Irish Examiner

Code to aid reporting Garda misdeeds | Irish Examiner“In particular, the new authority will be tasked with holding the Garda Commissioner to account in relation to all policing services, while developing a key role in the future appointment of senior Garda management,” she said. ?

Ex-Garda boss backs whistle blowers | Irish Examiner

Ex-Garda boss backs whistle blowers | Irish ExaminerMs McGuinness also said judicial appointments should be made by an independent body. “Since the recent referendum, judges’ salaries are, in reality, controlled by the government, and other changes have to some extent reduced the true independence of the judiciary as provided for in the Constitution. We should no longer rely on a judicial appointment system that is in fact political.” ?

'Whistleblower' letter to PAC opened in Michael Lowry tax trial - Independent.ie

'Whistleblower' letter to PAC opened in Michael Lowry tax trial - Independent.ie,Mr Lowry wants a file sent to the DPP, on foot of a separate formal complaint made by him, against Kevin Phelan, a land agent, Sunday Independent writer Dr Elaine Byrne and Anne Harris, editor of the Sunday Independent Newspaper.?

'Whistleblower' letter to PAC opened in Michael Lowry tax trial - Independent.ie

'Whistleblower' letter to PAC opened in Michael Lowry tax trial - Independent.ieIf those applications succeed, Mr Lowry also wants Circuit Court Judge Thomas Teehan to send a file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on foot of allegations made by him that a number of people "profoundly misled" the DPP, Criminal Assets Bureau and the Revenue Commissioners.?

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Context for, and focus on, the Garda | Village

Context for, and focus on, the Garda | VillageThe right to dissent peacefully is a cornerstone of democracy. Nevertheless, since the foundation of the Irish state, police violence has been routinely used to suppress protest movements – most notably protests by the most marginalised in society?

Friday, November 7, 2014

We need to talk about the Gardaí | Village

We need to talk about the Gardaí | Village

The history of An Garda Síochána is a long litany of violence against citizens, of indiscipline, insubordination and ineptitude, corruption and illegality, of ill-treating detainees, botched investigations and much more – wrongdoing revealed by tribunals of inquiry culminating in the extraordinary findings of the Morris Tribunal whose recommendations still blow in the wind, in court trials and in debacles like the latest one that brought down the Minister for Justice.

The right to dissent peacefully is a cornerstone of democracy. Nevertheless, since the foundation of the Irish state, police violence has been routinely used to suppress protest movements – most notably protests by the most marginalised in society.?

Gardaí confirm tax evasion allegations were investigated | BreakingNews.ie

Gardaí confirm tax evasion allegations were investigated | BreakingNews.ie Gardaí confirmed this evening that they investigated the allegations several years ago, and a file was sent to the DPP.

In a statement Gardaí said if any new or further information on these matters are provided to them, then they will of course be investigated.

Judges claimed €1.6m in expenses two years ago | BreakingNews.ie

Judges claimed €1.6m in expenses two years ago | BreakingNews.ie

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Bailey jury told case about ‘deliberate corrupt behaviour’

Bailey jury told case about ‘deliberate corrupt behaviour’Journalist Ian Bailey’s case against the Garda Commissioner and the State is not about negligent investigation of the murder of French film-maker Sophie Toscan du Plantier but about “deliberate corrupt behaviour”, a High Court jury has been told.?

Papers Delivered at MacGill 2013 | MacGill Summer School

Papers Delivered at MacGill 2013 | MacGill Summer School,As the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Rising approaches, what better time is there to look at the republic which came about as a result of that event?  Is this the republic that was dreamt of by Pearse, Connolly and the other brave men and women who marched up to the GPO on that fateful Easter morning?  Do we even recognise and cherish the republic we live in?  Do we act and behave according to republican principles?  The greed and avarice and the irresponsible behaviour which we have witnessed in the last decade would indicate that the answer is definitely, no and that respect throughout the population, young and old, for the republic and its institutions is not what it should be.?The Greed And Avrice Was Created By And For The Elite's,It Is Now Time For The Ordinary Working-Class To Get A Look In?