Results 21-40 of 325 for garda speaker:Joe McHugh

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cross-Border Co-operation (6 Mar 2013)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will update Dáil Éireann on cooperation between An Garda Síochána, the PSNI and MI-5, with specific reference to cooperation between An Garda Síochána Superintendents and their Northern Ireland equivalents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11419/13]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (12 Mar 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of uniformed gardaí on duty at any given time in the Donegal division; the number of gardaí on duty from 10.00 pm to 6.00 am on any given night; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10630/09]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Mar 2010)

Joe McHugh: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review commitments made two years ago to build a new Garda station in a town (details supplied); if his Department's investment of €100,000 in March 2010 in the town's existing Garda station has implications for the commitment made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12428/10]

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Oct 2004)

Joe McHugh: I join my colleague, Senator Brian Hayes, in calling for the speedy enactment of the Garda Síochána Bill 2004. The Government's procrastination on this Bill is leading to serious issues within the force, particularly in Donegal. While the Morris tribunal has its merits and must do its job, the perception throughout the island is that the only place where corruption exists is in Donegal....

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (24 Feb 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether An Garda Síochána resources in Inishowen are sufficient in view of the fact that Inishowen towns and villages all circle Derry city; his further views on whether Inishowen's proximity to Derry city is of fundamental importance in the context of policing; his plans to increase Garda resources in...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (31 Oct 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 468: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a Garda station (details supplied) only opens for three hours each day in view the fact that the town is bordering on the fourth largest city on the island; the opening hours of all Garda stations in County Donegal in view of the fact that crime has increased by 30% in the past year; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (28 May 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he is taking to ensure adequate Garda presence at the Border following another example of dissident activity; and the further steps he is taking to ensure that towns on the outskirts of large cities such as Derry city are given adequate Garda resources in view of persons engaged in criminal activity using the...

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (30 Nov 2005)

Joe McHugh: ...been lost tragically, for which nothing can compensate. One cannot describe what the immediate families went through as a result of this tragedy. Nothing can compensate for the impact it had on the Garda and emergency services personnel who arrived at the scene and had to deal with the accident and the consequences and impact on the Inishowen community at large. As Inishowen is a very...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (26 Nov 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether garda numbers in areas close to the border should reflect local population sizes across the border in view of the fact that there is free movement of persons across the border; if he will take this matter into consideration when next assigning garda officers; his views on whether rural parts of...

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy: Statements. (1 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: ...Dublin last Saturday. On today's Order of Business there were many comments on what might be the underlying causes of last Saturday's catastrophe. Emphasis was placed on the responsibility of the Garda Síochána, including Garda supervisors, as well as the strategy beforehand and what sort of pre-planning was carried out. Senators also referred to underlying causes, including the...

Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Apr 2011)

Joe McHugh: ...being implemented or taken on board by many judges. While many of these laws are discretionary, at the same time, we should consider a full appraisal of the existing laws. Having spoken to many gardaí, I find there is anecdotal evidence that a large number of offences involve repeat offenders and that the vast majority of those arrested are out on bail. We should have a full catalogue...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Wild Fires (20 Jun 2017)

Joe McHugh: ...primary responsibility for firefighting lies with the fire service and the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. The prosecution of those responsible is a matter for the Garda. My Department is one of a number of agencies represented on the interagency gorse fire group that explores issues surrounding such fires. An Garda Síochána is also represented...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: ...or her, or those persons may take with them, any equipment or materials (including firearms or other weapons (where he or she or any of those other persons is a member of the Defence Forces or the Garda Síochána)) to assist the officer in the exercise of those powers. It is to be hoped that a case will not arise in which enforcement officers board vessels in an intimidating manner while...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: I am fully appreciative of the Minister's points. If, for example, the Garda gets wind of a bank robbery, it will send special well-armed personnel into the bank with good preparation. I require clarification of whether armed officers will board boats without any indication of malpractice or illegal activity. Will law-abiding fishermen going about their business be subject to random raids by...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Joe McHugh: ...men and women operate at the coalface of the fight against crime, and are engaged in taking on the crimelords. It is important we are conscious of the fact that if we do not properly resource the Garda, we will have a different type of debate to the one we are having today, in that we will be discussing lives lost in the force. It is a pure and utter miracle that gardaí have not lost...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Soláthar Seirbhísí Sláinte: Plé. (30 Mar 2022)

Joe McHugh: Mar atá a fhios ag na finnéithe, tá cathair na Gaillimhe agus Leitir Ceanainn ina mbailte seirbhíse. Tá sé sin faoi rialachán agus clúdaithe faoi rialachán. Tá An Garda Síochána tar éis polasaí agus straitéis ar son na Gaeilge a fhógairt fá choinne An Gharda Síochána i Leitir Ceanainn. Tá...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Joe McHugh: ...;al agus ar an bhfoireann ó Choláiste Mhuire, agus ar na daoine ar fad a bhí ar an líne tosaigh ar an Déardaoin seo a chuaigh thart. Is laochra iad. I would like to acknowledge the brave men and women of An Garda Síochána who brought last Thursday’s unprecedented event to an end. They put their lives on the line in order to do that. There will...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Joe McHugh: ...of calling for a debate in this House. Such a debate would be appropriate and timely. Geographically, Inishowen is inextricably linked to Derry, which is the fourth largest city in Ireland. When Garda resources are deployed to Inishowen account is not taken of the fact that Derry is a neighbouring city. Inishowen receives a great deal of car traffic from Derry and we do not have Garda...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Motion for Earlier Signature. (28 Jun 2005)

Joe McHugh: ...jet skiers, water skiers and other players off the coast and consultation should also occur between local boat clubs within the different regions. Regulations are important but the question of the Garda Síochána and the Coast Guard enforcing them is a grey area. I have already asked my own leader, Deputy Kenny, to raise an issue regarding quads and motorcycles in a special area of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (12 Dec 2019)

Joe McHugh: ...receipt of complete application including all associated documentation and depending on the time of year (taking into account peak summer processing periods). If all requirements are met, including garda vetting, and fit and proper person requirements, the registration process may be completed in less than the 6-8 week timeframe outlined. Where a person has obtained their teaching...