HAFTA is an acronym that stands for ‘Holding Authority Figures To Account’.  

In effect, HAFTA comprises a database of profiles of authority figures who have had formal complaints registered

against them with Integrity Ireland, or, who have been the subject of other complaints or reports that are already

in the public domain.

The main idea behind the HAFTA database is to establish a library of information that will benefit I-I Members who find themselves dealing with certain authority figures - (whether those dealings be positive, neutral or negative) - but especially with those authority figures who repeatedly breach their own terms and conditions of office, or who visit serial abuses upon ordinary citizens.

Given that all such HAFTA profiles will be factual and objective and will be supported by I-I Members’ personal experiences and sworn statements, the information on these profiles will qualify as ‘evidence’ when establishing for example: patterns of improper or illegal behaviour; determining the credibility or reliability of parties to legal actions; or, these profiles can function generally as the documented basis for any given I-I Member to refuse - on Constitutional grounds - to have dealings with any particular authority figure.  Of course, we also want to hear of Members’ positive experiences, so we can give fair credit, where it is due.

We ask the rhetorical question: Why should ‘the authorities’ (and especially compromised authorities) have a monopoly on secret databases such as the much-maligned Garda PULSE system (Police Using Leading Systems Effectively) which even the Garda Ombudsman cannot apparently gain access to? It’s time to turn the tables on those who are routinely failing the citizens of this country and who are making a mockery of all the principles of democracy.

Submitting a Profile Report is Simple, and, when combined with a signed application form, also entitles you to ‘active’ I-I membership.

However, there are a few simple guidelines.

• Please ensure that details are accurate, objective and factual.

• Please follow the instruction given (see below), or ensure you submit your report through an I-I Member.

• Only include your own first-hand knowledge or information that can be assigned to credible sources.

• Avoid rumour, gossip, and the ‘personal opinions’ of others.

• You may share your own opinions provided you are willing to stand over those opinions.

• Try and present the information in a neat and tidy format that will be easy for us to use digitally (pdf files are ideal, thanks).

A Profile Report could contain any of the following:

• Photos of the subject (dated if possible)

• Their personal details such as date and place of birth

• Schools and Colleges attended and qualifications gained

• A recent C V of the subject

• Online links to articles about the subject

• Details of family, business and social connections

• Ownership or directorship of any companies or businesses

• Placement on State-sponsored Boards or quango’s

• Details of any unusual or controversial involvements etc

ACCESS

TO THE CONFIDENTIAL HAFTA  DATABASE

MASTER IS ONLY

THROUGH THE SECURE

I-I WEBSITE

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