Journalists over-rely on official sources, conference hears

Journalists over-rely on official sources, conference hears,“When the allegations were first aired we saw many of the political and security correspondents saying there was no story here, that the whistleblowers had an axe to grind. Well, we saw then how that reliance on the official version from official sources proved to be wrong when the whistleblowers were proved to be right.”?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Sprit2008’s Weblog

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Sprit2008’s Weblog

ENCOURAGECHANGE.

ENCOURAGECHANGE,AN OUTLET TO TRY AND ENCOURAGE WORKING-CLASS KIDS TO REACH THEIR TRUE AND FULL POTENTIAL. - See more at: http://paddoconnell.blogspot.ie?

PADDYWANTSTOKNOW?

PADDYWANTSTOKNOW? ABUSE CASE No.763978.?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: PADDYWANTSTOKNOW?: December 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: PADDYWANTSTOKNOW?: December 2011,PADDYWANTSTOKNOW?: December 2011: ""A report by the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption body also concluded there was a danger of political influence being exerted on the gardai and the Director of Public Prosecution in politically sensitive corruption issues"?"
- See more at: http://paddoconnell.blogspot.ie/2013/02/paddywantstoknow?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Revolting in the extreme... - Peoples Republic Of Cork Discussion Forums

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Revolting in the extreme... - Peoples Republic Of Cork Discussion ForumsRevolting in the extreme... - Peoples Republic Of Cork Discussion Forums: "Devoid Of All Reality"TO QUOTE EMILY O REILLY OMBUDSMAN"I THINK THERE ARE HUGE ISSUES SURROUNDING EXCESSIVE "SECRECY"AND"LEGALISM"OF THE HSE .WHAT STRIKES ME IS THAT IT IS THE WORKINGS OF A BODY WHICH LOOKS NOT TO THE"PUBLIC INTEREST"WHICH IS THE ONLY REASON IT IS THERE-AND SEEKS INSTEAD AT TIMES TO "PROTECT ITS OWN INTERESTS"AND THATS VERY WRONG UNQUOTE.THINK "GEORGE REDMOND" HERE AND THE REST OF THE PROFESSIONAL"SCUM"WHO LINED THEIR AND THEIR FRIENDS POCKETS AT THE EXPENCE OF THE DOWN TRODDEN WORKING-CLASS,THIS MS O REILLY GOES BACK TO THE TIME OF THE FOUNDATION OF THIS STATE AND CONSTITUTION,AND CAN BE SEEN TODAY IN THE 1901 AND 1911 CENSUS.TREAT ALL THE CHILDREN EQUALLY? - See more at: http://paddoconnell.blogspot.ie/2010/07/revolting-in-extreme-peoples-republic?

Stop the TTIP-Dr Paul O'Connell on Vimeo

Stop the TTIP-Dr Paul O'Connell on Vimeo,

Stop the TTIP-Dr Paul O'Connell on Vimeo

Stop the TTIP-Dr Paul O'Connell on Vimeo1/10/2014 in UNITE the union headquarters Dr Paul O'Connell gives the lowdown on the trade agreement between the US and the EU.

- See more at: http://liberties13.blogspot.ie? - See more at: http://paddoconnell.blogspot.ie?

European Ombudsman launches public consultation in relation to the transparency of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations»European Ombudsman

European Ombudsman launches public consultation in relation to the transparency of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations»European Ombudsman

Review of prison system fails to tackle endemic problems

Review of prison system fails to tackle endemic problems,In relation to this recent report, Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald said: “In the past, we have had plenty of reports but not enough implementation. I will not let this be the case with the Penal Policy Review”. Referring to the ignored Whitaker report of 30 years ago, she said there now exists “the deep-rooted determination and political will to make change happen in penal policy”. Unfortunately, the Strategic Review of Penal Policy fails to address many of the deep-seated problems in Ireland’s prisons, and in many instances fails to even acknowledge them.?

WHAT IF?

WHAT IF?

Stop the TTIP-Dr Paul O'Connell on Vimeo

Stop the TTIP-Dr Paul O'Connell on Vimeo1/10/2014 in UNITE the union headquarters Dr Paul O'Connell gives the lowdown on the trade agreement between the US and the EU.

- See more at: http://liberties13.blogspot.ie?

Fitzgerald added that the gardaí will be included in the Freedom of Information Bill, which is expected to be enacted quickly. “I am determined to do whatever is necessary to provide our communities with the policing service they deserve and I am confident that the Government’s reform programme will achieve that,” she said. ?

Hardiman’s concerns about Strasbourg court unconvincing

Hardiman’s concerns about Strasbourg court unconvincing,Regard must be had to the particular circumstances of each case and the Court of Human Rights must take account of the general legal and political context in which remedies operate and the personal circumstances of individual complainants such as Louise O’Keeffe.?

Family of teen who died while in HSE care seeks independent inquiry, inquest hears - Independent.ie

Family of teen who died while in HSE care seeks independent inquiry, inquest hears - Independent.ie“We have written to the Child and Family Agency seeking that they appoint a member of the judiciary, either serving or retired, to conduct an independent inquiry into the State and how it dealt with Danny Talbot throughout his entire life,” he said.?

Prison officers say they’re told to “cover their arses”

Prison officers say they’re told to “cover their arses”

In his annual report, Judge Michael Reilly described finding “incomplete, inaccurate, and at times misleading” statements from prison staff.

He described one investigation where a prison officer said he and his colleagues had been told to deliberately “keep [their reports] short and cover your arse”.?

Cronyism is at the heart of Irish society

Cronyism is at the heart of Irish society,At the same time, a 2014 European Commission survey on corruption suggests that four out of five Irish people also believe that corruption is endemic and only a quarter believe efforts to eradicate it are working?

Prayer for reformed judicial appointment process has fallen on deaf political ears - Independent.ie

Prayer for reformed judicial appointment process has fallen on deaf political ears - Independent.ie,To counteract claims of cronyism, we were also promised reform of the judicial appointments process - See more at: http://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/prayer-for-reformed-judicial-appointment-process-has-fallen-on-deaf-political-ears?

CRONYISM | Oconnellpadd13's Blog

CRONYISM | Oconnellpadd13's Blog,ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Lijit paddoconnell: “‘Basically i find it obnoxious that in this life cronyism comes before qualifications,Plus the fact that your class background defines what position you may be granted in life by the so-called elites.’?THE GREY-HAIRED MEN?”

“”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

Irish Left Review | No Easy Victories

Irish Left Review | No Easy Victories,The campaign for the Right2Water in Ireland is rapidly growing in strength and confidence. Working class communities have been staging determined and inspiring protests to prevent the installation of water meters in their areas, the best of the trade union movement has mobilised to help support and coordinate these efforts at the national level and the Irish political left has rallied to the cause. In response to the growth of the movement, the Irish State has let loose its dogs of war. As a result of which recent days have witnessed heavy handed and provocative policing from An Garda Síochána, concentrated mainly in Edenmore, Donaghmede and Coolock. - See more at: http://www.irishleftreview.org/2014/10/06/easy-victories?

Fr Molloy and Freedom of Information Act. A request by the family for information from the Department of Justice has come back after two months with information only relevant to the years 2010 -2014.We had naturally requested information going back to the time of Niall’s murder in 1985. No explanation has been given for excluding the previous 25 years. We are now in the position where we have to lodge an appeal to obtain information which is our legal right to have under the Freedom of Information Act. We have made similar requests to other relevant Government Departments and they have all responded with information dating back to 1985 and even earlier.Why is the Department of Justice holding back ?

‘You could not get into Fortress Garda,’ says former GSOC commissioner

‘You could not get into Fortress Garda,’ says former GSOC commissioner,It’s only when it comes to their own door that it all changes. Some of the most difficult cases we’ve had to deal with were where a law-abiding, perfectly respectable family suddenly finds that a son or a daughter has been mistreated by a guard . . .?

WHAT IF?

WHAT IF?Authorities in the new Irish Free State harassed and murdered Honor Bright before maligning her as a prostitute and acquitting her assassin. The newly founded Garda Siochana spread deceitful rumours and coerced witnesses to conceal Honor's true identity and the real reason for he death.
False evidence, perjury and the silencing of potential witnesses led to hug he public demonstrations, but newspapers were coerced into printing only authorised stories or else face the consequences from the Garda or Ministry of Justice. ?