Garda Siochana in Shell to sea sex shocker

Lando Griffin · 05-04-2011 08:38AM #1

An investigation has been launched into allegations that remarks of a sexually threatening nature were made by gardaí after the arrest of two women involved in a Corrib protest.

garda investigation has been launched in Co Mayo following allegations that remarks of a sexually threatening and disturbing nature were made by gardaí after the arrest of two women involved in an anti-Corrib gas protest last week.
A senior garda officer from outside the Mayo region has been appointed to carry out the investigation.
The two women had travelled to Mayo to support the Shell to Sea protest.
One of them had climbed onto a tractor, the other was filming her with a video camera.
Gardaí arrested both of them, put them in a patrol car and took them to Belmullet Garda Station.
The camera was placed in a second patrol car.
Last night, Shell to Sea said the gardaí didn't realise it was still recording and when it was handed back to the two women - it contained details of a conversation between the gardaí in the second patrol car.
A Shell to Sea spokesperson said the alleged remarks made by the gardaí were shocking and disturbing.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0405/corrib.html

Well now what do ye think of that.
I would love to hear the commentry should be a good laugh.

4zn76tysfajdxp · 05-04-2011 08:42AM

Lando Griffin wrote: »

Garda Siochana in Shell to sea sex shocker

Lando Griffin wrote: »

Well now what do ye think of that.

I think it's very difficult to say out loud.

humanji · 05-04-2011 08:43AM

It all depends on what was said. Was it two lads talking sh*te or two gardai planning on raping them? They're the two version that each side will tell.

But I can only assume the S2S crowd will release the full thing on the internet in an attempt to paint all gardai as monsters, though.

Caco · 05-04-2011 08:44AM

Is this the video?

u140acro3xs7dm · 05-04-2011 08:46AM

ye thats the video, These muppets are in charge of upholding the law. Their job is to catch rapists and there they are telling visitors to our country that they will rape them. I think he said it 4 times to her.

Duggy747 · 05-04-2011 08:48AM

From what I understand and heard from the audio this camera was put in a seperate car with Gardaì who were taking the piss amongst themselves.

Unprofessional but nobody was told they were going to be raped.

"Gimme your name or I'll rape ya!" was what was said around the 13:30 mark in the video Caco posted. Wasn't said to the protestors but was said amongst only other Gardaì in the car.

whiskeyman · 05-04-2011 08:50AM

Storm in a teacup IMO.
It was not directed at nor sounded threatening.
No doubt more money will be wasted on this investigation...

delta_bravo · 05-04-2011 08:51AM

Adan Shy Landlord wrote: »

ye thats the video, These muppets are in charge of upholding the law. Their job is to catch rapists and there they are telling visitors to our country that they will rape them. I think he said it 4 times to her.

He didn't say it to her. He said it in what should have been the privacy of the car as he didn't know it was being recorded. There were only other garda in the car. I know its very unprofessional but everyone has made stupid comments while working. Only difference here is he got recorded.

Micky Dolenz · 05-04-2011 08:51AM

Are all Gardai boggers?

Solair · 05-04-2011 08:52AM

When you're wearing a Garda uniform, or when you're a teacher, a medical practitioner, a nurse or anyone who is in a position of power, you do not talk like that in any situation.

Even if they were just 'two lads talking sh*ite", it would still be pretty shocking. The fact that they were two gardai on duty means that it's completely unacceptable behaviour.

The other issue is that vulnerable people who have been victims of sexual assault have to rely on the Gardaí to be their first point of contact in a crisis and to deal with often very personal information and accounts of terrible situations. They also have to rely on them to bring prosecutions against their attackers and also to provide protection to victims.

What kind of twisted message does this "lads talking sh*ite" send out about the Gardaí. Do they find rape to be an amusing topic or something?!

Quite honestly, I think this should be dealt with directly by the Minister for Justice. It's that serious!

Also, this is the modern world, recording devices are tiny and should be assumed to be everywhere. You behave appropriately when you're on duty.

u140acro3xs7dm · 05-04-2011 08:52AM

delta_bravo wrote: »

He didn't say it to her. He said it in what should have been the privacy of the car as he didn't know it was being recorded. There were only other garda in the car. I know its very unprofessional but everyone has made stupid comments while working. Only difference here is he got recorded.

Stupid comments is one thing but saying you will rape someone when you are a Guard is another. Seems like they find rape very amusing.

delta_bravo · 05-04-2011 08:53AM

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Are all Gardai boggers?

Really interesting input. You should go ask the gardai that next time you see them.

u140acro3xs7dm · 05-04-2011 08:54AM

delta_bravo wrote: »

Really interesting input. You should go ask the gardai that next time you see them.

I asked them once and got a puck of a walkie talkie.

samsemtex · 05-04-2011 08:55AM

Adan Shy Landlord wrote: »

Stupid comments is one thing but saying you will rape someone when you are a Guard is another.

He is clearly piss taking and wouldn't say it to her and wouldnt ACTUALLY do it either.

Having heard the tapes its very very clear that he is not being serious.

Having said that, they are still idiots.

fryup · 05-04-2011 08:56AM

well there was alot of sheep nearby

Guill · 05-04-2011 08:56AM

As a culchie, i finally feel right in saying:

BIG THICK CULCHIE GAURDS!

Regardless of the fact that they were joking, they are charged with protecting people and treating all with respect while wearing the uniform.

u140acro3xs7dm · 05-04-2011 08:57AM

samsemtex wrote: »

He is clearly piss taking and wouldn't say it to her and wouldnt ACTUALLY do it either.

Having heard the tapes its very very clear that he is not being serious.

If that was Brian Cowen or Ivor callaly joking about they would be lynched by now.

Guill · 05-04-2011 08:58AM

Did someone mention Lynching???

chicken fingers · 05-04-2011 08:59AM

Why do we pay these slow, foolish, country folk almost the highest salaries in the world to be our police force?

samsemtex · 05-04-2011 08:59AM

Adan Shy Landlord wrote: »

If that was Brian Cowen or Ivor callaly joking about he would be lynched by now.

But its not and to say a garda is in as elevated a position as the Taoiseach of the country is a stretch. They are Gardai and imo most gardai in this country are absolute idiots. And many of the younger Gardai don't even have leaving certificates so what calibre of Garda do you expect. This is nothing out of the ordinary for them.

MagicSean · 05-04-2011 09:01AM

The women weren't in the car at the time. Like it or not many gardai desensitise themselves to things like rape, murder etc.. It allows them to deal with these situations when they arise. They were joking in a personal conversation and weren't threatening anyone. If they get in trouble for blue humour recorded at a time when they had a reasonable expectation of privacy then you better be careful the next time you tell a risky joke.

Micky Dolenz · 05-04-2011 09:01AM

I'm just glad they are not allowed to carry guns.

Completely unacceptable behaviour. How can people who have to deal with sexual assault victims on a regular basis make rape jokes?, I would be disgusted it non Gardai made those types of "jokes".

u140acro3xs7dm · 05-04-2011 09:02AM

samsemtex wrote: »

But its not and to say a garda is in as elevated a position as the Taoiseach of the country is a stretch. They are Gardai and imo most gardai in this country are absolute idiots. And many of the younger Gardai don't even have leaving certificates so what calibre of Garda do you expect. This is nothing out of the ordinary for them.

It doesnt matter how well educated they are,if they are in a position of power and come out with a statement like that they should be sacked.

danbohan · 05-04-2011 09:02AM

chicken fingers wrote: »

Why do we pay these slow, foolish, country folk almost the highest salaries in the world to be our police force?

probably the same reason we paid that Intelligentsia from drumcondra more than the USA president to bankrupt the country

Bosco boy · 05-04-2011 09:03AM

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Are all Gardai boggers?

What an intelligent post!

DrumSteve · 05-04-2011 09:03AM

Adan Shy Landlord wrote: »

I asked them once and got a puck of a walkie talkie.

Maybe they were trying to help you phone home

_feedback_ · 05-04-2011 09:04AM

They would have had no reason to complain had this not been recorded. So they were obviously treated well and in a professional manner. The two guards were joking and made a few silly comments.

It would be very very very different if the comments were made with the two women in the car.

Ridiculous if they get in trouble over that IMO.

samsemtex · 05-04-2011 09:05AM

chicken fingers wrote: »

Why do we pay these slow, foolish, country folk almost the highest salaries in the world to be our police force?

And what has them being "country folk" got to do with anything? You do realise illiteracy and low levels of education are rampant in urban areas and not rural ones, no?

_feedback_ · 05-04-2011 09:07AM

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

I'm just glad they are not allowed to carry guns.

Completely unacceptable behaviour. How can people who have to deal with sexual assault victims on a regular basis make rape jokes?, I would be disgusted it non Gardai made those types of "jokes".

But sure, we make those jokes here all the time, and you can be sure that (example) a plumber making a house call today will have banter about a woman after they leave.

Why should these lads be any different?

They treated them well, apart from having a private joke, which unluckily for them was recorded.

Guill · 05-04-2011 09:07AM

Ridiculous to get in trouble for making comment when you think you are not being recorded?

Andy Gray
Richard Keyes
Ron Atkinson

etc, etc.......

They lost higher paid jobs that held a lower level of Authority.

Predator_ · 05-04-2011 09:07AM

Its a load of bollox, he said it laughing as a joke.
Still though, I support those protestants at Corrib. They should be treated better.

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