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15th July 2004

PRESS RELEASE

Green Party Call For Heads To Roll In Light Of Morris Report

The Green Party has called for senior Gardai to be dismissed from the force in the light of the Morris Tribunal’s Interim Report. It has described the Report as a shocking indictment of Garda command and management, and has commended Justice Morris for his Report.

Ciarán Cuffe TD the Green Party’s Justice Spokesperson stated: “The Report is a horrendous indictment of Garda procedures and management, from Donegal to Dublin. Heads must roll within the Gardaí.

“The Tribunal regarded with disquiet the promotion to senior ranks of persons who were unwilling or unable to give to their vocation the energy and aptitude that it demanded. I believe that those individuals should be dismissed from the Force.

“The Report has introduced a new term to us ‘Garda Speak’ meaning the practice of avoiding questions that are asked in Court. This reflects terribly on the Force. The culture of ‘Omerta’ of the code of silence must end.

“The Minister for Justice must seek immediate resignations from the force. The Green Party intends amending the Garda Síochána Bill to ensure that modern management structures is put in place for the Force.

ENDS


Ciarán Cuffe is a TD for the Dún Laoghaire Dáil Constituency. Ciarán can be contacted at Dáil Éireann, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 or 96 Patrick Street, Dún Laoghaire Tel. 284 6060 or 618 3082, Fax 618 4341, Email  Ciaran CiaranCuffe.com, or Text Ciaran on 087 265 2075.