Results 21-40 of 187 for garda speaker:Jim O'Callaghan

Death of Garda Colm Horkan: Expressions of Sympathy (24 Jun 2020)

Jim O'Callaghan: ...Horkan agus táim ag smaoineamh ag an am seo ar a mhuintir, a chairde agus a chomhghleacaithe sa Gharda Síochána. On my own behalf and on behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I express deepest sympathies and condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Detective Garda Colm Horkan. Detective Garda Horkan gave his life defending our community as a member of...

Other Questions: Industrial Relations (16 Feb 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am glad to know that the working group is up and running. It is important to consider how best members of An Garda Síochána can access industrial relations mechanisms. They should have that access. At the end of last year, we faced a difficult prospect for this country when strike action was threatened by a number of Garda associations. In fairness to them, they probably had...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Authority: Discussion (28 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Ms Feehily for her attendance. In contrast to ten years ago, there are a lot of statutory bodies involved in supervising gardaí, namely, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, the Garda Inspectorate and the Policing Authority. We also frequently have commissions of investigation, which have to be considered seriously, and reports under the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Jun 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 436. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí assigned to each Garda station in the Milford Garda district as of 31 May 2022 or the latest date available; the number of vehicles assigned to each Garda station in the Milford district as of 31 May 2022 or the latest date available; and the figures for both gardaí and vehicles assigned to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Training (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: While I am fully aware that the Garda Commissioner has statutory responsibility for Garda training, the Minister has political responsibility for An Garda Síochána. As such, I cannot directly question the Garda Commissioner but I can directly question the Minister on behalf of members of the public, which is what I am doing. It is important to note concerns raised by the Garda...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Reserve (20 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: If the difficulty in recruitment is overcome, the next issue is to determine what strategic role the Garda Reserve should have. The statutory power to decide what role it should play is provided to the Commissioner, who can decide that in consultation with the Policing Authority. We need to see the Garda Reserve taking on broader functions and roles. There is sometimes tension between An...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Promotions (16 Dec 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I raised promotions to positions within An Garda Síochána five weeks ago. The reason I did so is that, on 25 May last, 18 people were notified by letter of their successful selection for appointment to the rank of chief superintendent. The names were published in May and July and, in fact, the 18 individuals attended a chief superintendent management meeting on 15 June last. On...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Training (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Many members of the public may not be aware of the fact that in order for members of An Garda Síochána to engage in high-speed chases in Garda vehicles and to use flashing blue lights, they are required to have competency based driving, CBD, level 2 training. According to recent reports from the Garda Representative Association, up to 50% of members of An Garda Síochána...

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am, indeed. I thank the Ceann Comhairle. We learned yesterday that the Garda Representative Association, GRA, had voted to take industrial action on four days in November. This is an unprecedented development which will have serious consequences not just for the Garda force but also for the public. Unlike other workers, gardaí do not have the right to strike. The reason for...

Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: ...with Deputy Costello. I welcome the introduction of this legislation. The Bill is the latest type of legislation that seeks to prescribe and specify powers to be exercised by members of An Garda Síochána. It is important that before we give significant powers to members of An Garda Síochána, those powers be debated by this House and specified in legislation. In...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Garda Deployment (29 Nov 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: We do not just have to read the report that was published recently by the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland; we can read the reports of the Garda Síochána Inspectorate and the Policing Authority, which have criticised the low numbers of specialist child interviewers within An Garda Síochána. It is a difficulty and problem that exists within the force. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Community Policing and Rural Crime: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Mr. Kennedy mentioned the lack of Garda visibility in rural areas. He has probably not read the disclosures tribunal report, but in it Mr. Justice Charleton refers to the lack of Garda visibility in urban areas; therefore, it is an issue throughout the country. From the IFA's point of view, would Mr. Kennedy prefer to see Garda stations being retained or does he want to see more Garda...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Reserve (20 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: This time last year, the Garda Commissioner published his strategy on the Garda reserve. It was a long-awaited strategy and it arose as a result of a recommendation in the report of the commission on the future of policing into the Garda Reserve. Can the Minister of State give an update to the House as to what is happening in respect of the Garda Reserve? Many members in this House believe...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Functioning of the Department of Justice and Equality: Department of Justice and Equality (6 Dec 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: She could certainly contact the Garda Commissioner, since she is the Minister with ministerial responsibility for An Garda Síochána, to say she was not happy with the strategy being adopted by the Garda Commissioner.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Minister has clarified the board will not include any members of An Garda Síochána. That is different from how semi-State bodies or corporate boards operate. There are non-executive members from outside who bring independence and external knowledge but there are also internal people. There are executives on the board who are directly involved in the management of the entity....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (9 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: 120. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the function of the Garda Reserve can be expanded in order that there is a greater visible presence of An Garda Síochána and the Garda Reserve on the streets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21713/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Feb 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 603. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda car driving and motorcycle instructor courses that were held in either the Garda training college or Garda headquarters in 2021 and to-date in 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8235/22]

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: .... That was a major achievement of the State. Other countries that gained their independence did not always manage to transfer power to a police force that operated in a non-partisan manner. An Garda Síochána did that. We are now coming towards the centenary of An Garda Síochána. We also need to recognise that when the new force was established, it inherited many...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Garda Reports (22 Jun 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is very important that people express support for An Garda Síochána. It is important that the political system does this and that the public has confidence in An Garda Síochána. It is also important that in order to improve An Garda Síochána and its young recruits, there is proper management and supervision within the force. It is instructive to note that...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Training (23 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: While I appreciate the Minister's response, he has not answered my simple question. Is the statement by the Garda Representative Association that up to 50% of members of An Garda Síochána do not have the training qualification that would enable them to engage in high-speed chases correct? I and other Deputies have asked this question of the Department numerous times but for some...