Results 21,081-21,100 of 21,357 for speaker:Alan Kelly

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (18 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: It is very difficult for there to be claims when there is no awareness. How could there be claims if people were not aware that these buildings had high levels of asbestos? How could there be claims? How did they even know? I repeat that the head of the State Claims Agency said that unless remedial work was undertaken, the State Claims Agency would be unable to defend future claims....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (18 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: That is very condescending.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: Under section 41 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner must inform the Minister for justice about any major issues. On 1 June, Evan Fitzgerald tragically and very publicly took his own life after getting bail on being charged after an undercover Garda operation. Why did the Garda Commissioner not brief the Minister for justice on the details of this case and the...

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: First, my condolences for the loss of the witnesses' colleague, Garda Flatley. It is a poignant day because today is the fifth anniversary of the passing of Garda Horkan and we should remember that. I have raised issues related to a whole range of concerns I have about An Garda Síochána at different levels, as well as about the manner in which gardaí are resourced. I am sure...

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: My first issue is in relation to resources and the five things I outlined. The second issue relates to the OPM and disciplinary proceedings and the last item is the comment. I am sorry if I went on too long.

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: I have two questions and it would benefit the witnesses to answer them. Is there a hope in hell of the recruitment and retention crisis being dealt with and the numbers being brought up to what the Garda Commissioner aspires to over the coming years, if everything stands still?

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: Are the overzealous disciplinary processes now in place contributing to the decision-making of members when they are left in situations relating to certain crimes, such as in the case of pursuits? There may be others. Is the overzealousness of the disciplinary process affecting decision-making? I am not suggesting this in a bad way; it is not a reflection on gardaí but, rather, on the...

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: I agree.

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: Also, the process with GSOC and suspensions has been going on so long that it is absolutely bananas. I have only 45 seconds left and I am trying to be disciplined, Chair. Earlier, I raised the issue of the Policing and Community Safety Authority and the comments of the chairperson. The issues raised by the witnesses are all very serious and I think I and other members of the committee have...

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: That is a good point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: We have received apologies from Deputy Brian Brennan and Senator Ní Chuilinn. Today, we continue our pre-legislative scrutiny of the revised general scheme of the broadcasting (amendment) Bill. This meeting has been convened with representatives from TG4, Screen Producers Ireland, the Community Television Association and Virgin Media Television to continue the committee's scrutiny of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: We will now have Mr. Bill Tyson and Mr. Eddie Noonan from the Community Television Association.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: The Deputy is mad for a sports channel in Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: By way of explanation for those who cannot see, Gavan Reilly is in the Gallery.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: It probably depends on how we change the legislation for the better.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: I will ask a couple of questions. I am conscious that my colleagues want to get in, so I might not use all the time. We are caught for time. Unfortunately, Oireachtas committees now do not last as long because there are too many of them. A lot of other committees are suffering as a result. All of my questions have been asked, some of them multiple times. I want to get a little bit...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: I know. I want to hear about what is in Ms Ní Choistín's gut and what she feels emotionally about it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: I want to hear the witnesses' instincts because it is a big point for us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: How did Ms Ní Choistín feel?