Results 21-40 of 46 for garda speaker:Paul Gavan

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2023)

Paul Gavan: ...nowhere to go. The hubs are full. People in Limerick are not moving from the hubs. I wish to remind the House of what happened in Limerick before the last eviction ban came in. People turned up at Garda stations to the extent where the cells became full in the main Garda station in Limerick. People turned up at the accident and emergency departments in hospitals, and sometimes they...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2023)

Paul Gavan: .... Three days after the riots, on Sunday night, in the centre of Dublin, two pubs were accosted by a very dangerous man who was out of control and who attacked the bar staff. Both pubs rang for Garda assistance and no guards came. I am not blaming the Garda. We all know what this is about, the consistent lack of resources, the fact that we do not have enough gardaí on our streets....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jan 2022)

Paul Gavan: ..., but it ensured the man was not left on the streets of Kilkenny. It liaised with the relevant organisations. I am glad to state the man has accommodation in Dublin while applying, with the Garda, to be recognised as a victim of human trafficking. We have to have a separate conversation on human trafficking, but I want to recognise today that Kilkenny County Council, in fairness to it,...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Engagement of Children in Criminal Activity) Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 Jan 2024)

Paul Gavan: ...gangs have a foothold in our communities, but it would be wrong to say they are running particular areas; they are not. The best people from all backgrounds are the leaders of the communities. They and the Garda know that organised crime is not welcome in our estates, villages and cities. The Garda and communities working together can impact on the presence of criminal gangs. In...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Paul Gavan: ...in particular, his foolish decision to cease payments for supervision and substitution duties, which poured oil on extremely hot waters. Public servants across a range of key positions, including gardaí, teachers and nurses, are up in arms about the Government. As I reminded the Minister last week, the starting salary for a garda is €23,500. Is anyone in this Chamber...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Interim Report on Reduced Timetables: Minister for Education and Skills (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Gavan: ...six years of age and has access to one hour of school a day. That is what she has been offered. When she asked what she should do when she is in difficulty at home, she was advised to contact the Garda. I welcome that the Minister is here and I welcome the statement he made. It is important for him to acknowledge that his Department has failed children consistently. I join my...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Atypical Work Permit Scheme: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2017)

Paul Gavan: ...the witnesses to address it to the Minister. We know how bad conditions can be for these people. The witnesses will probably have heard that two cases of trafficking have been submitted to the Garda, with a further 17 such cases in train. I hope it does not come to that. I also hope the industry will come to its senses and engage with the International Transport Workers Federation and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Process (22 Mar 2023)

Paul Gavan: ...ready to be introduced in the Dáil or Seanad. When I asked Department staff what the outstanding issues regarding the Bill that needed to be finalised were, of the issues listed they highlighted Garda warnings and specifically whether there would be a requirement to include temporal and geographical limits on those warnings. There was also the question around the interaction between...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2023)

Paul Gavan: ...may be aware that the minimum wage starts at €7.91. This committee has called that out and highlighted that it does not ensure a decent standard of living. It has also highlighted that the Garda and our military still do not have proper trade union rights. It is quite a damning report. The president of the committee, Professor Aoife Nolan, said the Government has been aware of...

Seanad: Illegal Drugs: Motion (13 Nov 2019)

Paul Gavan: ...regional task forces provide a focal point for the community and community representatives, allowing discussion to take place on drugs issues. They provide a crucial link to tenants' organisations, youth workers, the Garda, statutory agencies, community projects, public representatives and many others. Such interactions help task forces set and identify priorities and help co-ordinate...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2017)

Paul Gavan: .... I raise a specific episode which occurred on Sunday of last week. I regularly attend protests at Shannon Airport and on the day in question I saw a peaceful protester knocked to the ground by gardaí. I then saw gardaí drive up to the protest, inspect the protesters' vehicles, set up a roadblock on the main road out of Shannon Airport and single out the protesters by...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Fishing Industry (22 May 2018)

Paul Gavan: ...pauses the atypical working scheme. Seven of the 12 cases have been positively identified as suspected victims of trafficking in human beings, with five referrals still under investigation by the Garda National Protective Services Bureau. The number of potential victims identified equates to one in ten of the permits issued over the past 18 months. The Department of Justice and...

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Dec 2022)

Paul Gavan: ...is where I live. It was pointed out to me that there is not a single animal welfare inspector in Limerick at the moment. This means that in cases of cruelty to animals, the only recourse is to An Garda Síochána. The reality is that while gardaí are wonderful people, oftentimes they do not have the time and resources to respond to these issues. Simple practical steps need...

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: ...of the court order. Evictions are not the only circumstances where security personnel are used. It can also be in the context of vehicles and business premises, for example. No-one is above the law. At all times An Garda Síochána must be the legal authority and protect those who face aggressive and threatening behaviour from security firms.

Seanad: Mid-term Capital Review and Public Service Pay Commission Report: Statements (30 May 2017)

Paul Gavan: ...Defence Forces, while tensions within schools between pre-2011 and post-2011 teachers have spilled over into industrial action. The same issue led to the threat of the first national strike of An Garda Síochána in the history of the State, one that was only called off at the last minute. The inability of the Government to provide a viable career path to our young people...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Abortion Services (7 May 2021)

Paul Gavan: ...legislation in place to protect them and to protect patients." That statement was not correct. The protesters to whom I am referring are in violation of lockdown rules, but according to the Garda, not of public order rules. We need to see and pass the legislation. I look forward to a response.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2023)

Paul Gavan: ...was only scheduled for today's sitting yesterday. However, I will read the concerns they have about what is happening into the record. This is correspondence several of us have received from a number of Garda civilian staff. I will quote it directly. The proposed changes to my terms and conditions, which would come as part of this Bill are unacceptable to me and my colleagues,...

Seanad: Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Second Stage (8 Feb 2023)

Paul Gavan: ...pose a problem for ensuring accountability after the fact. Section 15 relates to discontinuation of an investigation for a reason of lack of resources. This would not be acceptable with respect to a Garda investigation and we can see little reason for it to be acceptable in this instance. Again, we would ask the Minister of State to re-examine that provision. The legislation is welcome...

Seanad: Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Dec 2021)

Paul Gavan: ...between two and five members. I would like to hear the Minister of State's response on that matter. One of the recommendations the committee made that merits further consideration is the suggestion that non-Garda staff who have expert skills be allowed to attend interviews. This would, in certain circumstances, allow additional knowledge and skills to be available during an interview....

Seanad: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Paul Gavan: ..., sexual and gender-based violence we are experiencing in this State. More needs to be done to protect vulnerable witnesses and complainants in the justice system. Training and more resources for gardaí and others who deal directly with victims is required. Incidents such as the failure of Tusla to refer 365 suspected abuse cases in County Kerry to An Garda Síochána must...