Garda Corruption

SaySomething

Apologies in advance but I did search for the topic with little relevance in the results.

In a town that I frequent regularly, approximately 1/3 of the Gardai are currently suspended due to an internal investigation for fraud and illegal activities. Understanding the rules of boards.ie, I will be very cautious of the claims of wrongdoing. Since this is not a current case before the courts, the whole town and surrounding areas knew that these activities were occurring. It involves Guards signing documents that allowed people who should not be in the State status that legitimised their stay in Ireland. These officially signed documents subsequently allowed the recipients access to employment and various social welfare benefits. This particular town has a sizeable immigrant population.

There is also evidence; albeit anecdotal at the moment, that similar practices is occurring in other Garda barracks in various parts of the country. While the current suspensions are to be welcomed, and in light of other Gardai irregularities that were not adequately responded to, it is our hope that prosecutions will follow.

While a disclaimer should not be necessary, there should be an acknowledgment of the dedicated and incorruptible nature of the majority of our Gardai. We really do thank you for your service.

silver2020

You do know that most people that are in the immigrant process now have an entitlement to work.

If they work, they then pay a portion of their earnings towards the costs of accommodation.

SaySomething

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118656993#Comment_118656993

Actually the vast majority of asylum seekers are now entitled to work, and those who do, fair play to them.

Notmything

Who is "our" when you say it is "our hope prosecutions will follow"

SaySomething

Sorry Notmything, I tried to respond with your quote but the Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy boards messed up my response.

You're right. It is "my" hope that prosecutions of the Guards involved follows.

SaySomething

Sorry lads and lassies of boards. I must be pressing the wrong buttons for all the quotes to appear like that, but it's typical Irish.

Press. Press. Press Press harder .....

Ham_Sandwich

Well known trap house in the area, lads brining in shopping bags of drugs weekly, gets cleared out the day before a major raid. If Gardai were drug tested half of them would be sacked for skiing to work.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058233740/garda-corruption

Any links to the actual story?

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118656993#Comment_118656993

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118657000#Comment_118657000

The OP stated:

It involves Guards signing documents that allowed people who should not be in the State status that legitimised their stay in Ireland. 

Therefore it doesn't relate to Asylum seekers, or immigrants who already have visas. He's referring to illegal immigration.

It always interests me the way posters seek to blur the lines as if the legitimate immigrants justify the presence of illegal immigrants.

OP.. Can we get some links or some evidence to support your claims?