Mr Alan Shatter TD, Minister for Justice & Equality today announced the
appointment of Mr Oliver J. Connolly as a Confidential Recipient under the
Garda Síochána (Confidential Reporting of Corruption or Malpractice)
Regulations 2007. Mr. Connolly’s biographical details are attached.
The Regulations provide for the Minister to appoint a Confidential
Recipient in addition to any internal Garda appointments as Confidential
Recipients which may be made by the Garda Commissioner from among the
members and civilian employees of An Garda Síochána.
The role of the confidential recipient is to be available to receive in
confidence reports of corruption or malpractice within An Garda Síochána
from Garda members or civilian employees.
Announcing the appointment the Minister said “I am delighted to appoint
Oliver J. Connolly to this important position. Any member or civilian
employee of An Garda Síochána who wishes to report in confidence about
corruption and malpractice can be assured that any such report will be
taken seriously and extensive protections will be given to him or her.
It is in everyone’s interests that An Garda Síochána operates to the
highest possible standards and that those who are aware of corruption or
malpractice within the organisation can report it knowing they will be
protected.
This Government has placed a high importance on addressing the issue of
Whistleblowing and further measures in this area will be brought forward in
the months and years ahead. I wish Mr. Connolly every success in his new
role.”