Watch: Mick Wallace says he was the victim of an unlawful arrest

Watch: Mick Wallace says he was the victim of an unlawful arrest: "Wallace was quizzed by RTÉ crime correspondent Paul Reynolds about his alleged arrest for directing traffic while working on a construction site on Thomas Street in Dublin in September 2000 and a subsequent settlement that was reported in the Irish Independent recently."?THOMAS STREET AGAIN?

‘Dysfunctional and flawed’: TDs slam penalty points investigation

‘Dysfunctional and flawed’: TDs slam penalty points investigation: "“This investigation failed to adhere to the two basic standards of natural and constitutional justice,” the TDs said in a statement."/

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‘Dysfunctional and flawed’: TDs slam penalty points investigation

‘Dysfunctional and flawed’: TDs slam penalty points investigation: "Read: the four TDs’ analysis of the Garda inquiry (PDF) >"?

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"ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com: Singer Don names priest who turned a blind eye - National Ne

"ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com: Singer Don names priest who turned a blind eye - National Ne: "SINGER and musician Don Baker, who suffered at the hands of the Oblate Brothers, has publicly named the cleric who did nothing to stop his abuse.It wasent only the clergy and brothers who turned a blind eye to the abuses exposed in the judge ryan report.The judges,lawyers,in fact all professionals are guilty.The upper[middleclass]mass going uncareing self serving so called elite were in fact carrying out social engineering against the working classes,this was all been done in the name of irish society through the courts.What does that say about our constitution,even now they[professionals]are fighting like cats and dogs to try and apportion blame for the disgust felt around the world.If you want to carry on in Gods name make shure it is the God Martin Luter King believed in, as his God seems a better dream worldwide."?

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Irish Prison Service

Irish Prison Service: "This research project was undertaken in partnership with the Central Statistics Office, specifically the Crime Statistics Section, who facilitated the linking of Irish Prison Service data, Garda Síochána records and Courts Service records. This type of cross-agency analysis of released prisoners has not been possible in the past and this is the first study of its kind in theRepublicofIreland.  The findings mark an important contribution to criminological research inIrelandand highlight the need for a greater emphasis on a structured multi-agency approach to preparing prisoners for their release.  It will also enable yearly monitoring of recidivism trends and the evaluation of rehabilitation interventions."???

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Courts may be privatised to save Ministry of Justice £1bn - Telegraph

Courts may be privatised to save Ministry of Justice £1bn - Telegraph: "The plans would free the courts from Treasure control, placing court buildings and thousands of staff in the hands of private companies.
The system would be funded by extracting larger fees from wealthy litigants and private sector investment, and by encouraging hedge funds to invest by an attractive rate of return, according to The Times."?

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BBC News - Alan Shatter confirms no police record exists

BBC News - Alan Shatter confirms no police record exists: "The Irish Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said the Garda Commissioner has confirmed that no police record exists of a checkpoint incident involving him that was raised in the Dail (Irish parliament) last week.

In a statement on Tuesday, Mr Shatter said the commissioner told the secretary general of the Department of Justice that the police officer involved generated no report on the incident."?

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CommonSenseParty.org.uk Home Page

CommonSenseParty.org.uk Home Page: "There are approximately 300 political parties in the UK, many of these parties are born out of frustration with our political system and the fact that although we call our country a democracy, it is the case that once we have elected our government all thoughts of ‘representation of the people’ evaporate, leading to what might be referred to as an ‘elected dictatorship’.

The Common Sense Party was formed with the idea of using public opinion to formulate the polices, therefore truly representing the people of the UK."?THE COMPARE PARTY REPUBLIC OF IRELAND?

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Dail to hear of tape by the penalty point garda - Independent.ie

Dail to hear of tape by the penalty point garda - Independent.ie: "Oliver Connolly is the official “Confidential Recipient” appointed under law by the Minister for Justice to receive complaints from garda whistle-blowers.

One of the whistle-blowers has become concerned about advice that he claims to have received from Mr Connolly."?

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Shatter to face no confidence motion - Herald.ie

Shatter to face no confidence motion - Herald.ie: "Justice Minister Alan Shatter is facing a motion of no confidence as the controversy over his failing to complete a breath test rumbles on."?

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Why Politicians Lie

Why Politicians Lie: "An article in “Psychology Today” carries the intriguing title “Six Reasons Why Politicians Believe They Can Lie”.

Reason 1: many politicians are self-absorbed narcissists who are more inclined to lie. Reason 2: politicians think that own their followers will believe them, regardless of the facts. Reason 3: people often don’t want to hear the truth. Reason 4: the internet never forgets. An untrue story can survive there long after it’s been publicly disproven. Reason 5: our mind seeks out information that confirms our preconceived notions. Reason 6: if a lie is repeated often and loudly enough, people will begin to believe it.

As these reasons all lie deep in human psychology and in the psyche of those who seek public office, there can be little reason to expect any substantial change. And that’s the truth. "?

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Cormac Lucey

Cormac Lucey: " However Alan Shatter did have a choice over who he should ask to carry out that inquiry. He could ask the Garda Commissioner to order an investigation into allegations of wrong-doing against his own force. Or he could ask a well-qualified outside body – such as the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission – to do the job. Given the seriousness of the allegations and the fact they centred on charges of Garda wrong-doing, it might seem strange for Minister Shatter to turn to the Garda Commissioner to carry out the investigation. But that’s just what he did."?ALSO IN TODAYS IRISH DAILY MAIL 25/5/2013.MR LUCY ASKS ABOUT SHATTERS ABUSE OF OFFICE...AND HOW GARDI KEEP TABS ON TDs SECRETS?SO IF A CONSTITUENT WAS LOOKING FOR HELP FROM SUCH TDs WHAT DO THEY THINK THE OUTCOME WOULD BE?THE SAME OUTCOME FROM A JUDGE WHO WAS GIVEN DISCRETION BY A SUPER WHO COULD BE PROSECUTING A MOTORING OFFENCE AGAINST AN ORDINARY JOE SOAP BEFORE SAME JUDGE?

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McGrath not satisfied with Shatter's response | Irish Examiner

McGrath not satisfied with Shatter's response | Irish Examiner: "McGrath not satisfied with Shatter's response"?

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Garda Ombudsman’s serious criticism of Garda management raises profound public concern- Sinn Féin | Sinn Féin

Garda Ombudsman’s serious criticism of Garda management raises profound public concern- Sinn Féin | Sinn Féin: "“This was a Public Interest Investigation by an independent body empowered by the Oireachtas and by law into matters of the gravest concern. If the concerns outlined last night by Kieran Fitzgerald of the Garda Ombudsman Commission are not addressed urgently and their recommendations following this investigation implemented, then the damage to the credibility of the Garda Ombudsman and public confidence in An Garda Síochána will equally be in tatters."?

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Garda Ombudsman’s serious criticism of Garda management raises profound public concern- Sinn Féin | Sinn Féin

Garda Ombudsman’s serious criticism of Garda management raises profound public concern- Sinn Féin | Sinn Féin: "“This was a Public Interest Investigation by an independent body empowered by the Oireachtas and by law into matters of the gravest concern. If the concerns outlined last night by Kieran Fitzgerald of the Garda Ombudsman Commission are not addressed urgently and their recommendations following this investigation implemented, then the damage to the credibility of the Garda Ombudsman and public confidence in An Garda Síochána will equally be in tatters."?

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Garda Ombudsman investigations being delayed because members are failing to co-operate | Radio Kerry | 96-98FM | Your Voice in The Kingdom

Garda Ombudsman investigations being delayed because members are failing to co-operate | Radio Kerry | 96-98FM | Your Voice in The Kingdom: "The majority of investigations into complaints against Gardaí are being delayed, because members of the force are failing to co-operate with investigations by the Garda Ombudsman Commission."?

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Garda ombudsman seeks database access - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Fri, May 10, 2013

Garda ombudsman seeks database access - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Fri, May 10, 2013: "The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has urged Minister for Justice Alan Shatter to give it unfettered access to the Garda’s Pulse computer database, which includes intelligence on criminals.
The move is likely to be strongly resisted by Garda Headquarters as it would represent the first time in the history of the force that the Garda did not have "full control", and the ability to disseminate as it sees fit, the intelligence at its disposal."?

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Gardaí criticised for delaying Ombudsman inquiries - RTÉ News

Gardaí criticised for delaying Ombudsman inquiries - RTÉ News: "However, the Ombudsman has strongly criticised the Garda Síochána for delaying its investigations in both minor and major incidents, by not providing information and documentation within the agreed time period and in some cases refusing it."?

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Group examines UN Convention

Group examines UN Convention: "“In particular, some of the submissions raised the issue of the possible implications of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for existing Irish law relating to persons with mental health problems who are charged with criminal offences. This important issue is currently being examined in the Department of Justice and Equality,” the Department of Justice stated."?

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Time for Shatter to call shots on Garda watchdog - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Mon, May 20, 2013

Time for Shatter to call shots on Garda watchdog - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Mon, May 20, 2013: " The commission has a statutory duty to investigate allegations of wrongdoing in the force. It cannot discharge that duty at any serious level without access to information."?

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Disclosure of minor traffic occurrence involving Wallace highly improper, says leading academic - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Fri, May 24, 2013

Disclosure of minor traffic occurrence involving Wallace highly improper, says leading academic - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Fri, May 24, 2013: "Disclosure of minor traffic occurrence involving Wallace highly improper, says leading academic"?

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Shatter tried to avoid a breath test, claims TD - Herald.ie

Shatter tried to avoid a breath test, claims TD - Herald.ie: "He also insisted that Mr Gilmore should get his Cabinet colleague to make the garda report into the incident available immediately."?WOULDNT IT BE GREAT TO SEE"ALL"GARDA REPORTS INTO "ALL"INCIDENTS INVOLVING GARDA INTERACTION WITH THE PUBLIC,ESPICALLY THOSE FROM A WORKING-CLASS BACKGROUND?

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Shatter tried to avoid a breath test, claims TD - Herald.ie

Shatter tried to avoid a breath test, claims TD - Herald.ie: "Independent TD Mattie McGrath questioned whether the minister had tried to escape taking a breathalyser test when stopped by gardai."?

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Shatter reveals details of breathalyser incident - RTÉ News

Shatter reveals details of breathalyser incident - RTÉ News: ""There was no question of my having consumed any alcohol, nor of my having committed any offence under the Road Traffic Acts," he said."?NOW INVESTIGATE ORDINARY JOE SOAPS CLAIMS,I DIDENT REFUSE A BREATH TEST IN A GARDA STATION ON A TRUMPED UP CHARGE OF DRINK DRIVING,WHAT I DID SAY AND THE DOCTOR WROTE IT DOWN"I WILL GIVE A BREATH TEST WHEN THE TWO DRUNK DETECTIVES" WHO CAME OUT OF THE CLOCK PUBLIC HOUSE GIVE ONE"?AND THERE IS A PAPER TRAIL?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: August 2012

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: August 2012: "Prejudice is a baseless and usually negative attitude toward members of a group. Common features of prejudice include negative feelings, "stereotyped beliefs", and a tendency to discriminate against members of the group. While specific definitions of prejudice given by social scientists often differ, most agree that it involves prejudgments (usually negative) about members of a group.?OR SOCIAL-CLASS?"

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: August 2012

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: August 2012: "Injustices carried out against the disadvantaged and marginlaised in irish working class society?Because thats where most abuses take place normally by the so-called well educated ruleing class.The next generation of working class children wont be as illiterate as the previous "maybe then the class structure of our prison population will change".With the grace of God and Diarmuid Martin?slan"

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: August 2012

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: August 2012: "The court heard his mother frantically searched for him and was shocked to find him detained at a garda station under the Mental Health Act where Gardaí refused to immediately release him.
It is claimed the Garda Ombudsman has received no response to a complaint lodged by his mother 18 months ago.
Now his aunt is suing for damages – including aggravated, punitive and exemplary damages – for false imprisonment, assault and breach of his right to liberty?"

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: August 2012

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: August 2012: ""You must remember that Susan Denem now supreme court judge once sat on the garda complaints board”A YOUNG PROFOUNDLY DEAF MAN WAS BEATEN TO A PULP WHILE IN GARDA CUSTODY,TO ADD INSULT TO INJURY HE WAS GIVEN HIS RIGHT TO A PHONE CALL"?THE MORAL OF THE STORY "SOCIETY" COULDN'T CARE LESS ONCE IT DOSENT HAPPEN TO THEM OR THEIRS,YOUR ANSWER TO MORAL BREAKDOWN?"

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: August 2012

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: August 2012: ""'Detective Sergeant Gary Kelly gave evidence of arrest charge and caution.'ADVERSITY?SO JUDGE BRYAN MCMAHON IS A HANDS ON JUDGE HE TRAVELLED TO SLIGO TO SEE 'FIRST HAND'THE ISSUES INVOLVED BEFORE 'HIS'COURT.WHEN SOMETHING STRIKES YOU OR'AFFECTS'YOU,YOU CAN ALWAYS RECALL THE 'SPECIFICS'OF THE TIME AND PLACE?""

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: August 2012

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: August 2012: ""To quote Brian Murphys Mother Mary”OUR CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IS NOT FACILITATING JUSTICE NOR IS IT FACILITATING TRUTH”SUPT DECLAN COBURN WOULD KNOW ALL ABOUT THAT”?"CLOCK PUBLIC HOUSE THOMAS STREET?"

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DEATH * BY * METH: November 2005

DEATH * BY * METH: November 2005: "This is dedicated to Travis Holappa who was kidnapped, tortured and murdered on July 25, 2004 in Northern Minnesota. This was all due to meth. I am Travis' mother and I wish to make this devastation turn into a better thing by educating and exposing the truth about meth, the dangers, and the deadly consequences it brings about to individuals and communities."?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: May 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: May 2011: ""Senator Barrett, with flags flying and guns blazing, is not only going to take on the indolence, arrogance and incompetence of Seanad Eireann but he’s also going to put the frighteners on the entire ruling elite who have so successfully protected the corrupt traitors responsible for impoverishing the people of Ireland."?"

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Shatter: Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan passed on confidential information about Mick Wallace - Independent.ie

Shatter: Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan passed on confidential information about Mick Wallace - Independent.ie: "JUSTICE Minister Alan Shatter said Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan passed confidential information on Independent TD Mick Wallace to him."?

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Search for body at home of murdered former garda - RTÉ News

Search for body at home of murdered former garda - RTÉ News: "Gardaí have begun excavating the rear of a former detective garda's house in the search for the body of a murder victim."?

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Audit finds celebrity data breaches - Independent.ie

Audit finds celebrity data breaches - Independent.ie: ""The audit highlights significant failings in public bodies with unauthorised access to sensitive data taken place on a worrying scale," Mr Hawkes said. "The same issue is arising in our audit of An Garda Siochana pulse system. People have a right to be assured that their personal data is treated with respect by public bodies, especially as we generally do not have a choice about handing over our data to such bodies.""?

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Garda wiped driving slate for two judges and RTE presenter - Independent.ie

Garda wiped driving slate for two judges and RTE presenter - Independent.ie: "The whistleblower has claimed he previously tried to bring his concerns to the attention of more senior officers, but was rebuffed."?

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Debate intensifies over Prime Time comments on Mick Wallace » Inside Ireland

Debate intensifies over Prime Time comments on Mick Wallace » Inside Ireland: "On RTÉ’S The Week in Politics, the Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton said there is ‘public interest’ in knowing that those who are accusing gardaí of widespread corruption are ‘beneficiaries’ of a system they said was corrupt."?

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Colum Kenny: Penalty-points investigation can't be left to the gardai themselves - Independent.ie

Colum Kenny: Penalty-points investigation can't be left to the gardai themselves - Independent.ie: "And will Shatter now publicly list all deputies, senators and public officials who have had penalty points set aside in order to allow the public to assess their credibility for staying silent?"

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Legal expert brands Minister's revelation about Wallace 'disturbing' | Irish Examiner

Legal expert brands Minister's revelation about Wallace 'disturbing' | Irish Examiner: "A partner at Simon McAleese Solicitors, Tony Williams, said it is very worrying that Mr Shatter, in his uniquely privileged position, would make such information public"?

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Grave Issues in Relation to Cancellation of Fixed Charge Notices Being Misrepresented by Minister Shatter – Statement from Mick Wallace TD – May 18th : mickwallace

Grave Issues in Relation to Cancellation of Fixed Charge Notices Being Misrepresented by Minister Shatter – Statement from Mick Wallace TD – May 18th : mickwallace: These systems must be in place in order to prevent cronyism and clientelism and to ensure access to this discretionary system to those who cannot name a Senior Garda among their circle of friends.?

Oconnellpadd13's Blog | Just another WordPress.com weblog | Page 6

Oconnellpadd13's Blog | Just another WordPress.com weblog | Page 6: "“Detective Sergeant Michael Buckley claims he is being moved from his role at Serious Crime Review Team at Harcourt Square Dublin to the Motor Vehicle Investigation Unit because of allegations of bullying and harassment he has made against a number of his superiors.”?"

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Oconnellpadd13's Blog | Just another WordPress.com weblog | Page 3: "“More people are taking action in their communities to meet their basic needs because of government corruption at all levels that protects the status quo when urgent change is needed. People are moving on many fronts to challenge the system and create the world they want to see.”?

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Oconnellpadd13's Blog | Just another WordPress.com weblog | Page 3: "“The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has accused gardaí of delaying its investigation into the case of Kieran Boylan, a convicted drug dealer against whom further drugs charges were dropped in July 2008.”?"

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Oconnellpadd13's Blog | Just another WordPress.com weblog | Page 3: " “”A High Court judge has said “very disturbing” and “unusual” matters related to the Garda investigation into the murder of French film-maker Sophie Toscan du Plantier justify orders requiring the State to discover a wide range of documents to Ian Bailey for his civil action over that investigation.”?"

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Oconnellpadd13's Blog | Just another WordPress.com weblog | Page 2: "“In the course of their conversation, Mr Mooney, who has been at the forefront of this story since it began, said Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan (top right), had questions to answer. He also said Justice Minister Alan Shatter, (top left), was politically compromised.”?"

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Oconnellpadd13's Blog | Just another WordPress.com weblog | Page 2: " “So there’s a lot duplicity going on at the moment and a lot of, sort of, lots of people running for cover, particularly in the Government, because very senior figures within the Government screamed very loudly, over the years, about what was happening with this case.””?”"

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Wallace accuses Shatter of trying to discredit him - Political News | Irish & International Politics | The Irish Times - Sat, May 18, 2013

Wallace accuses Shatter of trying to discredit him - Political News | Irish & International Politics | The Irish Times - Sat, May 18, 2013: "“In an attempt to discredit my criticism of both the current ‘who you know’ ad hoc system of Fixed Charge Notice cancellation "?

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"ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com

"ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com: "It took a registered Letter to Garda HQ and the Dail to get this. That is how the Pen becomes mightier than the Sword."
TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND WITHOUT FEAR "FAVOUR" MALICE "OR"ILLWILL" ?TO QUOTE PJ STONE"INJUSTICES ARE NOT OVERTURNED IN A DAY ,THEY TAKE A "HELL"OF A LONG TIME.(HOW VERY TRUE)."?2002/2013.?

Whatever McDowell says, garda family deserves an official inquiry | Irish Examiner

Whatever McDowell says, garda family deserves an official inquiry | Irish Examiner: "There is also reason to suppose that some senior gardaí suspected that a prominent politician was fully aware of this earlier importation and had turned a blind eye to it.” "?

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Corruption: The Kieran Boylan File | ARCHIVE: Citizens Free Press Ireland.com

Corruption: The Kieran Boylan File | ARCHIVE: Citizens Free Press Ireland.com: "In the months that followed, it emerged that Boylan had acted as a “rogue agent” for a small group of gardai who used him to advance their own careers."?SO WHO'S CAREERS WERE ADVANCED?

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Corruption: The Kieran Boylan File | ARCHIVE: Citizens Free Press Ireland.com

Corruption: The Kieran Boylan File | ARCHIVE: Citizens Free Press Ireland.com: "The size of the haul should have guaranteed a prison sentence of at least 10 years as Boylan was out on bail at the time. In December 2003, the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (NBCI) had mounted a similar operation at Dublin Port which caught him with heroin and cocaine worth €750,000."?

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Management Biographies

Management Biographies: "In January, 2007 Martin Callinan was appointed to the rank of Deputy Commissioner, with responsibility for Strategy and Change Management where in establishing this aspect of policing, he operationalised the Strategic Imperative Implementation Framework, as illustrated in the Garda Síochána Policing Plan, 2007.

He was subsequently appointed Deputy Commissioner in Operations in November 2007 where he was responsible for all operational policing and national security within the State."?

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Boylan | Broadsheet.ie

Boylan | Broadsheet.ie: "“Obviously we have to take GSOC seriously. Clearly we also have to take the Gardaí and the Department of Justice seriously as well, but I just feel, as a citizen, that we haven’t got to the nub of it yet. I think a lot of people are really puzzled as to where the truth lies in relation to this, and I think the media has a responsibility, actually, to perhaps dig a little deeper into this for the sake of clarity for the public.”"?

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Garda Ombudsman’s report criticises informant system | Irish Examiner

Garda Ombudsman’s report criticises informant system | Irish Examiner: "Last December, the ombudsman sent a file to the DPP, who directed in April that no charges should be brought against any gardaí involved."?THE"REAL"REASONS PROJECT?

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Shatter: Wallace was let off for using phone behind wheel - Independent.ie

Shatter: Wallace was let off for using phone behind wheel - Independent.ie: "INDEPENDENT TD Mick Wallace escaped sanction after being stopped by a garda for using a mobile phone while driving, Justice Minister Alan Shatter claimed last night."?

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SUBVERSION, SOLICITOR ALAN SHATTER AND THE COVERUP OF GARDA PENALTY POINTS FRAUD | Untold Story Out

SUBVERSION, SOLICITOR ALAN SHATTER AND THE COVERUP OF GARDA PENALTY POINTS FRAUD | Untold Story Out: "“Working with Communities to Protect and Serve“"?

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Shatter Proof | Broadsheet.ie

Shatter Proof | Broadsheet.ie: "The Minister for Justice abused his position of power by disclosing on national TV the details of a Garda discretionary decision"?

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Has Alan Shatter used access to personal files to smear rivals

Has Alan Shatter used access to personal files to smear rivals: "Justice Minister Alan Shatter and Mick Wallace were on Prime Time last night to talk about the penalty points report and the appearance of Commissioner Martin Callinan at a Public Accounts Committee meeting earlier that day.
During the chat, Mr Shatter accused Mr Wallace of having been stopped by the gardaí last May.
He said – with the authority of someone who may have actually seen a file on the subject – that Mr Wallace was on his phone while driving.

Now apart from him putting a rivals personal record in the public domain, is it not wrong for the minister to know specific cases? Is this a breach of data protection? and what sort of access has the minister to citizens personal information?"

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: "Justice Minister Alan Shatter claimed fellow TD Mick Wallace had been stopped for speaking on his mobile phone while driving but that the garda had used his discretion.?"

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Maher: Class inequality may have helped Cleveland kidnapper hide victims | The Raw Story

Maher: Class inequality may have helped Cleveland kidnapper hide victims | The Raw Story: "“If they were in a richer neighborhood, would they have spent ten years in that basement?” he asked."?

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Penalty points complaint considered | Irish Examiner

Penalty points complaint considered | Irish Examiner: "It has also emerged prosecutors are examining fraud allegations against a serving Garda officer at the centre of a separate internal inquiry into improper quashing of fixed penalties."?

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The Information Commissioner’s 2012 annual report – The Story

The Information Commissioner’s 2012 annual report – The Story: "The Information Commissioner published her annual report for 2012 yesterday. It’s worth a read to see some of the highs and lows of the Freedom of Information and Access to Information on the Environment regimes in Ireland in 2012."?

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Savita's husband may now take case to Europe - Herald.ie

Savita's husband may now take case to Europe - Herald.ie: "THE family of Savita Halappanavar will decide on whether to pursue a case to the European Courts by next month."?

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Kenny responds to archbishop concerns on abortion - Social Affairs & News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Thu, May 16, 2013

Kenny responds to archbishop concerns on abortion - Social Affairs & News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Thu, May 16, 2013: "Bill would make clear the need to do everything to protect unborn - Taoiseach"?WOULD SUIT YOUR GOVERNMENT BETTER TO LOOK AFTER THE LIVING?

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Dermot Ahern withdraws from GRA conference - RTÉ News

Dermot Ahern withdraws from GRA conference - RTÉ News: "Mr Ahern said the remarks were 'an unprecedented political intervention by a garda representative and have no place in a modern democracy'."?

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Dermot Ahern TD | Machholz's Blog

Dermot Ahern TD | Machholz's Blog: "In the speech, Mr O’Boyce was to say that the Government has been corrupted by years of power and has lost touch with the reality of life on a modest salary."?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Man Charged With Barry Murder - Windows Live

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Man Charged With Barry Murder - Windows Live: """Detective Sergeant Gary Kelly gave evidence of arrest charge and caution."ADVERSITY?SO JUDGE BRYAN MCMAHON IS A HANDS ON JUDGE HE TRAVELLED TO SLIGO TO SEE "FIRST HAND"THE ISSUES INVOLVED BEFORE "HIS"COURT.WHEN SOMETHING STRIKES YOU OR"AFFECTS"YOU,YOU CAN ALWAYS RECALL THE "SPECIFICS"OF THE TIME AND PLACE?You Sure Can?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: The Department of Justice and Equality: Shatter announces Selection panel to select members of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: The Department of Justice and Equality: Shatter announces Selection panel to select members of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: ""The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence today announced details of the membership of the Selection Panel to select members of the new Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. The Selection Panel will select the persons to be recommended to the Oireachtas and the President for appointment. The members are:
The Ombudsman, "Emily O Reilly" (chair of the Panel)
Dr. Mary Keys, National University of Ireland Galway and member of Mental Health Commission
Sylda Langford, Chair of Citizens Information Board
Professor Gerard Quinn, National University of Ireland Galway
Professor Gerard Whyte, Trinity College Dublin""/INTERESTING?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Juvenile Justice Information Portfolio - Committee on the Rights of the Child - 3. State Party Reports: Ireland

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Juvenile Justice Information Portfolio - Committee on the Rights of the Child - 3. State Party Reports: Ireland: ""Deprivation of liberty/imprisonment. Males under 16 and females under 17 cannot, except in exceptional circumstances, be sent to prisons or places of detention operated by the Department of Justice. Under those ages, young offenders may be detained in special schools operated by the Department of Education"?"JOKE?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Grim realities behind criminal court system give lie to 'Judge Judy' image - The Irish Times - Tue, Jul 27, 2010

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Grim realities behind criminal court system give lie to 'Judge Judy' image - The Irish Times - Tue, Jul 27, 2010: ""As an economist aware of the financial penury to which the Irish people have been reduced by a combination of knaves and fools, I began to ask myself how much the proceedings in the Criminal Court were costing."THIS QUESTION SHOULD HAVE BEEN ASKED IN 1964?THE GREY HAIRED MEN?"

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Kinlen fired parting shot on jails weeks before death - National News, Frontpage - Independent.ie

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Kinlen fired parting shot on jails weeks before death - National News, Frontpage - Independent.ie: ""Accused "Named Officials" of being guilty of criminal wrongdoing by failing to protect at-risk prisoners and operating sub standard conditions at the prisons."SO EMILY WHO ARE THEY?"YES EMILY WHO ARE THEY,ARE THEY ABOVE THE LAW?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Public Inquiry · Who’s watching the watchers?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Public Inquiry · Who’s watching the watchers?: ""What is it about “rewards”in the form of promotions during the course of high profile garda investigations?or the ethical use of statments of judges like terence finn in the media quoted “david vs goliath” court case where the judge stated {the gloves are off on this one}referring to sean quinn billionaire businessman?does that mean that those less welloff or connected better watch their step?on the issue of equality or lack of where employees of the state do their job in a more forceful manner against those less privileged than mr.quinn is that not discrimination of the lowest order?as the judge said in relation to a summonsbeen issued but not served or acted upon he wants to know why from the chief superintendent,superiatendent,inspector,sergeants,and gardi down the chain of command{line}to come before his court to explain why the summons was not served,a sergant stated that the summons had been issued through local gardi in mr quinns jurisdiction?"
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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Dislodging a senator difficult unless they are made judges or jailed - The Irish Times - Wed, Aug 04, 2010

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Dislodging a senator difficult unless they are made judges or jailed - The Irish Times - Wed, Aug 04, 2010: ""The law sets out just a small number of circumstances in which a senator may be disqualified from office,"IT WOULD BE INTERESTING TO FIND OUT WHO MADE THESE LAWS,WHICH ARE TOTALLY DIFFERENT TO THE LAWS MADE FOR"ORDINARY"JOE AND JANE SOAPS?"

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Public Inquiry · Who’s watching the watchers?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Public Inquiry · Who’s watching the watchers?: ""Was judge Eileen Kennedys lost report ever found and is there a copy of it anywhere,the ironic thing is she herself sentenced 14 year olds to st patricks institution,and these kids werent from foxrock or killiney no they were north and south side inner city as they still are and probablt their families before them and it wasent by accident it was social enginerring by the grey haired men,anyone who was ever unfortunate enough to end up in a garda station will know what im talking about,to finish while the new and future leaders of our country had their knees up in the russell hotel the juveniles that were been throwing around the irish prison system the majority who couldnt read or write were relying on a mr con concannon 100 st stephens green to advocate on their behalf to enforce their constitutional  and legal rights in the high court thanks mainly to judges Brian Walsh and O' Dalaigh,so if certann organisations want to research juvenile data its to be found in the bowels of the four courts ,the prisons and the dept,of justice,"?"

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Kinlen fired parting shot on jails weeks before death - National News, Frontpage - Independent.ie

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Kinlen fired parting shot on jails weeks before death - National News, Frontpage - Independent.ie: """The late judge, who was made a Knight Commander of the Equestrian Order of St Gregory the Great with Cross by the Pope, is said to have recommended that where reckless disregard towards prisoners resulted in deaths and attacks in custody, senior government and prison officials should face proceedings for criminal wrongdoing."?""

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Public Inquiry · Who’s watching the watchers?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Public Inquiry · Who’s watching the watchers?: ""I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to judge dermot kinlens family on the death of a fearless and honest human being.he will be truly missed by the marginlaised and disadvantaged in irish society.it will be a test of brian lenihans honesty and conviction to see if he replaces judge kinlens role as inspector of prisons and places of detention with someone that has the same courage and conviction to expose the truth as to what really goes on in what is called the”system”a system that judge kinlen said thrives on a mindset of obsession with power,control and secrecy.judge kinlen was not afraid to ruffle feathers in cosy high places by exposing the hidden appalling and inhumane conditions as well as the lack or non existent mental health care."?"

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: "ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com: August 2009

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: "ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com: August 2009: ""But as the dpp has said in the past himself{he that dosent have to account for decisions comeing from that office?}that the reason for difficulties in relation to the prosecutions of state employees was due to the{late arrival of files}?to his office,with the result that the statue of limitations prevail?????????????.'CRIMEINK,BY JASON O TOOLE.B.KIRVAN DEPT.OF JUSTICE 27/6/2002.WILLIAM BINCHY TRINITY COLLEGE 29/6/1997.MALICE SEC.12 CRIMINAL LAW ACT 1976?LETTERS AND DOCMENTATION TO JUDGE DERMOT KINLEN 8/4/2005."THE REASONS PROJECT?"

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Public Inquiry · What’s new?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Public Inquiry · What’s new?: " "Dysfunctional Morals?To Quote The Late Judge Dermot Kinlen who said”one has to be addicted to "HOPE" no matter how "DEPRESSING" reality may be?""

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: SAOIRSE32 :: July :: 2005

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: SAOIRSE32 :: July :: 2005: ""'THE Inspector of Prisons has accused the Department of Justice of trying to cover up unacceptable conditions in jails.
Retired High Court judge, Mr Justice Dermot Kinlen, said: “What we need in this day and age is openness, transparency, "accountancy" and efficiency. The department want to attack the messenger rather than deal with his message.”
The department, he said, was 'Obsessed With Power, Control And Secrecy.'?THE'REAL'REASONS PROJECT?ACCOUNTABILITY,RESPONSIBILITY,OPENNESS,TRANSPARENCY,TRUTHFULNESS,JUSTICE?"WHO SANCTIONED THE PURCHASE OF THORTON HALL?"

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Seanad Éireann - Volume 110 - 20 November, 1985 - Report on Prison Reform: Motion.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Seanad Éireann - Volume 110 - 20 November, 1985 - Report on Prison Reform: Motion.: ""LATE JUDGE DERMOT KINLEN'S RECOMMENDATIONS WERE IGNORED.JUDGE KINLEN TOLD IT AS IT IS NOT'WAS'WHEN HE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE WAY HE WAS TREATED BY THE MANDRINS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF 'JUSTICE?'HE WAS RIGHT TO FLAG THE NEED FOR EXTERNAL EXPERTS TO SEE HOW THE DEPARTMENTS BUDGET WAS AND IS BEEN SPENT.ITS NO GOOD MAKING SUGGESTIONS,RECOMMENDATIONS,IN RELATION TO INHUMAN AND DEGRADING TREATMENT IN IRISH PRISONS IF NOTHING IS GOING TO BE DONE ABOUT IT.'?THE REASONS PROJECT?"WHO SANCTIONED THE PURCHASE OF THORNTON HALL?"

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Mr Justice Dermot Kinlen | Times Online Obituary

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Mr Justice Dermot Kinlen | Times Online Obituary: ""Kinlen castigated the prison service as administratively over-heavy and criticised its officers "for travelling first-class" to view prisons overseas."?JUST LIKE THEIR MASTERS?"

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Shatter: Allegations on penalty points concern only ‘small minority’ of cases

Shatter: Allegations on penalty points concern only ‘small minority’ of cases: "THE MINISTER FOR JUSTICE has said that an investigation into the alleged inappropriate removal of penalty points offences from motorists’ licences concerns only a tiny proportion of the overall number of offences incurred."?LOVELY WORD"INAPPROPRIATE"IF YOUR FROM THE SO-CALLED RIGHT BACKGROUND,SCUMBAG IF YOUR FROM A SO-CALLED WORKING-CLASS BACKGROUND?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Seanad Éireann - Volume 110 - 20 November, 1985 - Report on Prison Reform: Motion.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Seanad Éireann - Volume 110 - 20 November, 1985 - Report on Prison Reform: Motion.: "CRIME AND ITS CAUSES IS AN"EQUALITY"MATTER ALWAYS WAS ALWAYS WILL BE."?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Seanad Éireann - Volume 110 - 20 November, 1985 - Report on Prison Reform: Motion.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Seanad Éireann - Volume 110 - 20 November, 1985 - Report on Prison Reform: Motion.: "CRIME AND ITS CAUSES IS AN"EQUALITY"MATTER ALWAYS WAS ALWAYS WILL BE."?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Seanad Éireann - Volume 110 - 20 November, 1985 - Report on Prison Reform: Motion.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Seanad Éireann - Volume 110 - 20 November, 1985 - Report on Prison Reform: Motion.: "ITS NO GOOD MAKING SUGGESTIONS,RECOMMENDATIONS,IN RELATION TO INHUMAN AND DEGRADING TREATMENT IN IRISH PRISONS IF NOTHING IS GOING TO BE DONE ABOUT IT."?

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"Mr Justice Dermot Kinlen", The Times | Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT)

"Mr Justice Dermot Kinlen", The Times | Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT): "He described the attitude of the minister for justice as "frightening and fascist" and referred to a power and control mentality in his department."?

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Strange Justice: March 2007

Strange Justice: March 2007: "I love the Mae West story where some judge wearing a robe during the middle of the day, and seated in a high chair peered down and asked her, 'Are you showing contempt for my court?' To which she replied, 'I’m doing my best not to show it, your honor.' Maybe we need to give up trying to not show it.""?

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Irish Politics, Current Affairs and Magazine Archive - Politico.ie | The fingerprint affair is alive and well and living in the Department of Justice

Irish Politics, Current Affairs and Magazine Archive - Politico.ie | The fingerprint affair is alive and well and living in the Department of Justice: "We asked Mr. Collins how he could be sure that the official record was a true and contemporaneous one. He repplied by letter: "the note in question was communicated to some persons (even though a small number) not in my Deepartment and that was also done (and could be proved to have been done) beefore the first challenge to the identiification. There therefore must be reecords in certain other places or receipt of that note before the critical date. I am not free to reveal what those other places are but what I can tell you is that I am not just the only person who knows this". (The italics are his.)?
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FF Senator chased by AIB for €1.8m - Independent.ie

FF Senator chased by AIB for €1.8m - Independent.ie: "Diarmuid Wilson confirmed that he is in legal dispute with AIB over an outstanding loan which he obtained with two business partners to invest in a pub in Cavan during the boom."?

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Seanad Éireann - 19/Jul/2012 Order of Business

Seanad Éireann - 19/Jul/2012 Order of Business: "In a matter of weeks Mr. Justice Moriarty of the Moriarty tribunal will adjudicate on third party legal cost applications. The auditor general has estimated these costs will be in the region of €80 million to €100 million. I wish to advise the House that I have received new information that raises concerns about the evidence of some key tribunal witnesses, particularly a Member of the Lower House. The new information refers to the acquisition of Doncaster Rovers Football Club and records that the Member attended well in excess of 50 meetings relating to this acquisition."?

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TDs call for public inquiry over quashed penalty points · TheJournal.ie

TDs call for public inquiry over quashed penalty points · TheJournal.ie: "TDs call for public inquiry over quashed penalty points"?

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Whistleblower garda had 'no choice' but to quit force - Independent.ie

Whistleblower garda had 'no choice' but to quit force - Independent.ie: "Mr Wilson dismissed a recent internal garda enquiry into the setting aside of some penalty points by gardai as inadequate."?

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Report on garda penalty points cancellations to be published today - Political News | Irish & International Politics | The Irish Times - Wed, May 15, 2013

Report on garda penalty points cancellations to be published today - Political News | Irish & International Politics | The Irish Times - Wed, May 15, 2013: "Among those who allegedly had points cancelled were gardaí, relations of gardaí and prominent individuals in society."?

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News - Features - Technology against corruption

News - Features - Technology against corruption: "TECHNOLOGY AGAINST CORRUPTION"?

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Clerical Whispers: Fr Niall Molloy: Priest’s family fury over ‘drug lord deal’

Clerical Whispers: Fr Niall Molloy: Priest’s family fury over ‘drug lord deal’: "And the first officer on the murder scene, retired sergeant Kevin Forde, said garda authorities must respond to the allegations. It is claimed gardai dropped charges against drug lord Traynor in return for the stolen file on Fr Molloy's death."?

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Garda Ombudsman’s report criticises informant system | Irish Examiner

Garda Ombudsman’s report criticises informant system | Irish Examiner: "GSOC warned yesterday that the lack of guidance on the use of informants created “significant risks”, as there were effectively no limits on what criminality they were authorised to engage in. "?

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‘Some bankers and civil servants don’t want banking inquiry’ – McGuinness

‘Some bankers and civil servants don’t want banking inquiry’ – McGuinness: "McGuinness said “the time has come when we need to know what happened on the night” of the bank guarantee in September 2008 and said his committee had completed the groundwork for such an inquiry."?

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2011 conclusions of the European Committee of Social Rights finds youth justice violations in Ireland | Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT)

2011 conclusions of the European Committee of Social Rights finds youth justice violations in Ireland | Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT): "The Committee found that where Article 17(1) requires young offenders to be kept separate in all circumstances from adult offenders, the state of Ireland is in violation of the European Social Charter."?SINCE THE 1960s.?WHEN JUVENILES WERE IN PORTLAOISE PRISON?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ""Sir, – The argument that parents are taxpayers and deserve the support of the State towards the private education of their children is fallacious. In the past few years, more than 90 per cent of the top 10 feeder schools to both Trinity and UCD, our highest-ranked universities by international measures, have been in the “fee-paying” category. These schools, comprising 1.3 per cent of the national total, accounted for 16 per cent of first-year entrants. This is State-sponsored elitism. – Yours, etc,
CLIONA HANNON,""

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: RTE on Urlingford drugs fiasco

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: RTE on Urlingford drugs fiasco: ""Former Garda Jack Doyle, who was himself involved in the covert drugs operations, gave witness on the Prime Time program to the incompetence of the Garda and called into question their very credibility in the whole matter."?"

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“Black Ops Being Run Off The Books” | Broadsheet.ie

“Black Ops Being Run Off The Books” | Broadsheet.ie: "Van Turnhout: “Yeah. What ramifications are there. That’s, for me, obviously you have this case but what else is there?”"THATS THE MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION,ALSO HOW MANY LIVES WERE DESTROYED DURING THIS SO-CALLED OPERATION?

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“Black Ops Being Run Off The Books” | Broadsheet.ie

“Black Ops Being Run Off The Books” | Broadsheet.ie: "So there’s a lot duplicity going on at the moment and a lot of, sort of, lots of people running for cover, particularly in the Government, because very senior figures within the Government screamed very loudly, over the years, about what was happening with this case.”"?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ""In the course of their conversation, Mr Mooney, who has been at the forefront of this story since it began, said Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan (top right), had questions to answer. He also said Justice Minister Alan Shatter, (top left), was politically compromised."?
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Irish local government too centralised - Council of Europe report - Political News | Irish & International Politics | The Irish Times - Fri, May 10, 2013

Irish local government too centralised - Council of Europe report - Political News | Irish & International Politics | The Irish Times - Fri, May 10, 2013: "“Reform of local government has been on the political agenda for the last 40 years and ministers of [environment] have promised reform with little result ... There is an almost universal recognition that radical changes are needed more than ever,” it said.
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Court orders State to give documents to Bailey in civil action - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Fri, May 10, 2013

Court orders State to give documents to Bailey in civil action - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Fri, May 10, 2013: "A High Court judge has said “very disturbing” and “unusual” matters related to the Garda investigation into the murder of French film-maker Sophie Toscan du Plantier justify orders requiring the State to discover a wide range of documents to Ian Bailey for his civil action over that investigation."?

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Revenue must reveal documents over drug informer Prime Time sting - Independent.ie

Revenue must reveal documents over drug informer Prime Time sting - Independent.ie: "The judge earlier outlined that the case related to an action brought by the informer against RTE in which it was claimed the informer had been libelled in the broadcast, including claims that he had diverted quantities of smuggled drug consignments for his own advantage despite being a garda informer."?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: "ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: "ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com: "COMMISSIONER PATRICK CULLIGAN MAKING A DIRECTIVE IN A SECRET MEMO 'IN THE INTERESTS OF'JUSTICE',OR GOOD ORDER AND DISIPLINE WITHIN THE GARDI IT 'MAY'BECOME NECESSARY THAT AN'INFORMANTS'IDENTITY BE DISCLOSED?[22/12/1993]KYRON FITZGERALD SUNDAY INDEPENDENT"?"

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Garda informer handling condemned - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Garda informer handling condemned - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk: "Instead a 600-plus page report on the inquiry - which will not be published "?

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Family of hit-and-run victim complain to Garda ombudsman - Independent.ie

Family of hit-and-run victim complain to Garda ombudsman - Independent.ie: "A spokesman for the Department of Justice said it would not be appropriate for the minister to comment. However, the spokesman noted that the DPP has a statutory power to refer the case to the Court of Criminal Appeal if it considers a sentence was too lenient."?

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Ombudsman investigates evidence at garda's trial - RTÉ News

Ombudsman investigates evidence at garda's trial - RTÉ News: "The judge said it brought to mind "see, hear or speak no evil"."?

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Kieran Boylan’s sister talks to gardai | The Sunday Times

Kieran Boylan’s sister talks to gardai | The Sunday Times: "Evidence supplied by the couple is said to corroborate statements from other witnesses who claim Boylan was protected from prosecution by a small group of Dublin-based gardai in return for setting up drug seizures to boost their careers."?

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BREAKING INEQUALITY - Why You Will Always Be Poor...

Call for PSNI to release intelligence information - RTÉ News

Call for PSNI to release intelligence information - RTÉ News: "Counsel for the Garda Commissioner, Michael Durack, supported the request by Mr O'Callaghan for the grading to be made public."?

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Garda probe role in airport drugs haul - Independent.ie

Garda probe role in airport drugs haul - Independent.ie: "AN internal garda inquiry has been ordered into the circumstances surrounding garda dealings with a major Dublin drug dealer who was cleared of importing £1m worth of heroin and ecstasy by the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on Friday."?

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Obudsman’s report exposes RUC/PSNI collusion with loyalist murder gang

Obudsman’s report exposes RUC/PSNI collusion with loyalist murder gang: "Ombudsman’s report exposes RUC/PSNI collusion with loyalist murder gang"?

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Irlandinitiative Heidelberg - UVF killers were working for police

Irlandinitiative Heidelberg - UVF killers were working for police: "The father of a man killed by unionist paramilitaries has criticised political representatives of ignoring a police cover-up in the case."?

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Policing the police

Policing the police: "Detective Sergeant Johnson ‘Jonty’ Brown went on record to confirm that Special Branch had destroyed a tape which recorded a confession from a member of the loyalist gang who entered the Finucane home in February 1989. According to the detective, who helped jail Johnny Adair, a high level decision was made to block the murder investigation."?

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SAOIRSE32 - RUC whistle-blower plans life abroad after arrest

SAOIRSE32 - RUC whistle-blower plans life abroad after arrest: "AN RUC whistle-blower is planning to leave Northern Ireland following his arrest by investigators working for Nuala O’Loan, the police ombudsman.?
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Gardaí 'have co-operated' with Boylan inquiry - RTÉ News

Gardaí 'have co-operated' with Boylan inquiry - RTÉ News: "Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan says An Garda Síochána has co-operated fully with the Ombudsman's investigation into the case of Kieran Boylan."?

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Top gardai face action over dropped charges against drug informer - Herald.ie

Top gardai face action over dropped charges against drug informer - Herald.ie: "The GSOC has been investigating the relationship between some gardai and Co Louth drug dealer Kieran Boylan, who supplied gardai with information about other criminals, and against whom serious drugs charges were dropped allegedly because he was a garda informer."?

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Ombudsman says gardaí delayed Boylan investigation - RTÉ News

Ombudsman says gardaí delayed Boylan investigation - RTÉ News: "The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has accused gardaí of delaying its investigation into the case of Kieran Boylan, a convicted drug dealer against whom further drugs charges were dropped in July 2008."?

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Supreme Court judge says Oireachtas should have more power - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Mon, May 06, 2013

Supreme Court judge says Oireachtas should have more power - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Mon, May 06, 2013: "Mr Justice Frank Clarke says Constitution envisaged active role for parliament"?COMPARE FRANK COMPARE?

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Garda Commissioner apologises to Church abuse victims, invites feedback.

Garda Commissioner apologises to Church abuse victims, invites feedback.: "Mr Callinan apologised to the victims saying it was a matter of regret to him that people did not receive the appropriate attention and action from the Garda to which they were entitled.

“The policies and structures now in place are very much victim-focused and designed to ensure that no one has a similar experience today.”"?

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Gay Byrne backs whistleblower | Irish Daily Star

Gay Byrne backs whistleblower | Irish Daily Star: "He dismissed a recent internal inquiry as inadequate and said he would instead like to see an independent High Court judge carry out a full public inquiry into the issue."?

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Gay Byrne backs whistleblower | Irish Daily Star

Gay Byrne backs whistleblower | Irish Daily Star: "He dismissed a recent internal inquiry as inadequate and said he would instead like to see an independent High Court judge carry out a full public inquiry into the issue."?

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There was a gun across the road. It was trained on Des O'Malley - Independent.ie

There was a gun across the road. It was trained on Des O'Malley - Independent.ie: "He is probably the most important living source of information about what happened in government during the Arms Crisis. "?

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Vindicating Socio-Economic Rights: International Standards and Comparative Experiences (Routledge Research in Human Rights Law): Paul O'Connell: Amazon.com: Kindle Store

Vindicating Socio-Economic Rights: International Standards and Comparative Experiences (Routledge Research in Human Rights Law): Paul O'Connell: Amazon.com: Kindle Store: "Notwithstanding the widespread and persistent affirmation of the indivisibility and equal worth of all human rights, socio-economic rights continue to be treated as the "Cinderella" of the human rights corpus. At a domestic level this has resulted in little appetite for the explicit recognition and judicial enforcement of such rights in constitutional democracies. The primary reason for this is the prevalent apprehension that the judicial enforcement of socio-economic rights is fundamentally at variance with the doctrine of the separation of powers."?

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Amnesty calls on Government to ratify UN rights treaty - Social Affairs & News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Sun, May 05, 2013

Amnesty calls on Government to ratify UN rights treaty - Social Affairs & News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Sun, May 05, 2013: "Human rights campaigners have called on the Government to state when it will ratify a United Nations treaty to protect people’s rights to housing, health and education."?

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WicklowNews.net | Bullying row at Wicklow enterprise centre

WicklowNews.net | Bullying row at Wicklow enterprise centre: "The Phoenix magazine reports the publicly funded Wicklow Enterprise Park LTD (WEP)which runs a business park in Wicklow town , chaired by former county manager Blaise Tracy is embroiled in a bullying row with the manager of the centre, Martina Robinson."?

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NEWS SPECIAL - Independent.ie

NEWS SPECIAL - Independent.ie: "All the expenses are justified. In the past service charges and rates have been high but the county has been promoted.’"?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: >Search Results justice delayed is justice denied « Oconnellpadd13′s Blog « Oconnellpadd13's Blog

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: >Search Results justice delayed is justice denied « Oconnellpadd13′s Blog « Oconnellpadd13's Blog: "’READ MY LIPS,THERE IS NO ‘PROACTIVE ADVOCACY’ FOR CERTAIN PROFOUNDLY DEAF PEOPLE IN IRELAND?’THE REASONS PROJECT?JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED?”NOW MARCH 2011?’FROM 2003 to 2011?DISMAYED?””""

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: We did not mistreat report, says department | Irish Examiner

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: We did not mistreat report, says department | Irish Examiner: """We are not childcare workers. People have to remember that many of these guys are not your typical 17-year-old and have more life experience under their belt than you and I ever will.""?IM SURE THIS STATMENT SAYS IT ALL,I WISH TO CALL ON ALL THOSE "ALLEGED"TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT JUVENILES WELLBEING IN SAINT PATRICKS INSTITUTION TO CALL ON THE MINISTER FOR JUSTICE TO RELEASE THE FILES IN RELATION TO JUVENILES THAT WERE IMPRISONED IN PORTLAOISE IN THE 1960s.THIS WILL SHOW YOU HOW MUCH LIFE EXPERIENCE KIDS FROM A WORKING-CLASS BACKGROUND GOT IN THE 1940s,50s,60s,70s,80s, 90s,2000.OR GO TO THE SITE PUBLIC INQUIRY(PADDOCONNELL)."?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: April 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: April 2011: ""He eventually returned to the U.S. to help prosecutors to convict a host of "Top Officials" "?PILLARS OF SOCIETY?

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WHAT IF?: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Memories of life in Mountjoy Prison.

WHAT IF?: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Memories of life in Mountjoy Prison.: """'The Middle Classes Rarely(IF EVER) Found Themselves Exposed To Prison Life'?"""

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"ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com: Seanad exchanges over murder of Fr Niall Molloy in 1985 - RTÉ News

"ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com: Seanad exchanges over murder of Fr Niall Molloy in 1985 - RTÉ News: ""He called for the establishment of a public inquiry, saying there had been a conspiracy of silence and cover up involving so-called pillars of society, including in politics"?"

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‘Wall of silence’ as family seek answers in jail-link shooting | Alison O Riordan

‘Wall of silence’ as family seek answers in jail-link shooting | Alison O Riordan: "He had confided in a friend months before the murder that he had uncovered something and if it was true, it would rock the foundations of the state."?

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President of Ireland - Art History Online Reference and Guide

President of Ireland - Art History Online Reference and Guide: "The President may, upon consultation with the Council of State, refer a bill to the Supreme Court to test its constitutionality. The Supreme Court then tests its constitutionality in toto and the President may not sign the bill into law if it is found to be unconstitutional.?

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Polish man falls to death from council office balcony - Independent.ie

Polish man falls to death from council office balcony - Independent.ie: ""It's about circumstances which are tragic, circumstances where services can't meet the demand and people become desperate and the anger becomes internalised and leads to tragedy.""?

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President defends criticism of EU over crisis - RTÉ News

President defends criticism of EU over crisis - RTÉ News: "President said that nobody would thank anyone for looking on at the very serious situation in Europe and not putting tuppence into the debate."?

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Hisory of Fatima Mansions Rialto Dublin inner city Dublin commumity regeneration project

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Hisory of Fatima Mansions Rialto Dublin inner city Dublin commumity regeneration project: "But, over the decades poverty, exclusion and the scourge of drugs changed all that"?"

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President Michael D Higgins is to be commended for his criticism of EU Austerity Policy | Morgan McManus Solicitors

President Michael D Higgins is to be commended for his criticism of EU Austerity Policy | Morgan McManus Solicitors: "In his address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on the 18th April last to celebrate the Irish Presidency President Michael D Higgins received a standing ovation from mostly left-wing MEPs for his critique of the austerity approach of European leaders to the Economic crisis. Is this the sign of a President who is prepared to step outside the normal conventions in order to protect those sections of society who have been so harshly disadvantaged by Government economic measures?"AS JOE HIGGINS WOULD SAY LESS TALK AND MORE ACTION MR.PRESIDENT?

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President Higgins | Thomas McGibney & Company Chartered Accountants

President Higgins | Thomas McGibney & Company Chartered Accountants: "The Act was signed into law by President Michael D. Higgins last month. The speed of its enactment, within weeks of its unveiling in the aftermath of last month’s Budget, demonstrates just how important the new Property Tax is to the Government."?

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Anger over treatment of homeless - Letters | The Irish Times - Sat, Apr 27, 2013

Anger over treatment of homeless - Letters | The Irish Times - Sat, Apr 27, 2013: "Why are we surprised when they return to drugs or crime?"

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ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Memories of life in Mountjoy Prison.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Memories of life in Mountjoy Prison.: ""'The Middle Classes Rarely(IF EVER) Found Themselves Exposed To Prison Life'?""

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O’Brien lawyers seek stay on start of trial - News by Industry | Business News by Sector | The Irish Times - Thu, May 02, 2013

O’Brien lawyers seek stay on start of trial - News by Industry | Business News by Sector | The Irish Times - Thu, May 02, 2013: "Lawyers for businessman Breifne O’Brien, who has asked the High Court to permanently block his trial for offences including theft and deception because of adverse publicity, yesterday said in the absence of a permanent block they will be seeking a stay on the trial starting."?THE GENERAL?

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Another Government Is Necessary: The People Can Rule Better Than the Elites

Another Government Is Necessary: The People Can Rule Better Than the Elites: "More people are taking action in their communities to meet their basic needs because of government corruption at all levels that protects the status quo when urgent change is needed. People are moving on many fronts to challenge the system and create the world they want to see."?

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Quinn hails scheme to tap potential of less well-off students - Education News | Primary, Secondary & Third Level | The Irish Time - Fri, Apr 12, 2013

Quinn hails scheme to tap potential of less well-off students - Education News | Primary, Secondary & Third Level | The Irish Time - Fri, Apr 12, 2013: "Trinity TAP graduates come from areas underrepresented in higher education such as Tallaght, Walkinstown, Ballyfermot and Cabra; 75 per cent of TAP Trinity graduates were the first in their family to attend Trinity and 38 per cent reported their mother’s highest level of education as primary."?KILBARRACK,DARNDALE,BALLYMUN.ETC?

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Class in the Classroom

Class in the Classroom: "They are very aware of class and of place and position, and often feel a need to hide their background."?

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