Question re Garda being somewhat disrespectful to my father?

ambo112 · 12-05-2013 05:47PM

SB2013 wrote: »

No. It means he may have been capable of passing a test when he got his licence. Or he may have just been given one like so many others. In either case it does not mean he is currently able.

We'll have to agree to disagree on this one :-)

Morpheus · 13-05-2013 03:42PM

postpolio syndrome is a lifelong disability.

however my dad has been medically certified to ride motorcycles of any class

he has done a garda instructor led advanced motorcycle course and a number of other advanced rider courses too

he has ridden all over europe for the last 20 years at least and has about 40 years motorcycle experience in total.

he doesnt tar all gardai with the same brush because of one incident. for one because about 10 people that we both know and are friends with, are GS and are not d*cks.
and two, because he's not stupid and realises that there are bad eggs in every basket and that we can all have a bad day ... in this case also this individual may have been having that bad day or maybe my father and him just didnt see eye to eye over the reasons for or method used to execute the sudden stop, when it was plainly obvious from the outset that my father wasnt trying to get away!!!

long story short, this one is chalked down to experience for both him and myself. Mods can close the thread now if they wish. Thanks to all who replied with information on how to approach and execute an unofficial complaint about such an incident as this one.

regards
etc

Turner · 13-05-2013 04:24PM

Morpheus.

I have read the entire thread.

I would suggest your father sends a letter to the Superintendent in charge of the area where this incident happened outlining what happened and how he felt during and after the incident.

All Gardai have mothers/fathers and elderly relatives (some of which can be anywhere from quite dithery to outright dangerous on the roads)

No matter what happened I would not like any of my relatives treated the way your father was by one of my so called colleagues.

If you want me to point you in the direction of the Superintendent in charge, pm me where this incident happened.

Turner

Morpheus · 15-05-2013 06:48PM

Hi quick update

My father got to speak with the driver of the garda car.

Its all been sorted. I'd also like to point out that the I've just found out that the driver actually did assist in righting the bike for my dad.

He is satisfied now and both parties got to explain what happened and give their side of the story.

Amicable and very civil settling of incident and no super etc needed to be involved.

Thanks all for your help.

2012paddy2012 · 15-05-2013 08:02PM

"Couple of points. Nobody here was present at the incident" As I said in my reply to this minute.

When people do not present the facts properly this is what happens. Thank god no one went to the ombudsman who
no doubt would be like a dog with a bone to the poor auld Guard who now it appears did nothing wrong.

Aside from this .....People should be prosecuted each time a false or misleading frivolous complaint is made.

Question re Garda being somewhat disrespectful to my father?

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