Results 21-40 of 45 for garda speaker:James O'Connor

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

James O'Connor: It is a Garda issue and it does not concern the RSA.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development
Report of the Accounts of the Public Services 2021
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (30 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: On that point, did the Secretary General make a decision or did anyone in the Department come to a point of considering that this was at a level where An Garda Síochána might be contacted?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

James O'Connor: 62. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline the provision of further resources to An Garda Síochána to provide a safer system of policing public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18134/23]

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: The digital forensics unit is interesting. Is it a unit within the special detective unit, SDU, in the Garda?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: In terms of the vetting process, what is involved in that? Is it a case of getting a simple Garda clearance certificate? Are there more forensic checks in the background in terms of the personnel that are coming in, in light of what was raised by Deputy Devlin?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (7 Apr 2022)

James O'Connor: I will just ask the question again, to be direct about it. Essentially, if GSOC is undertaking a major investigation into wrongdoing in the Garda, obviously this would entail substantial legal costs. Are these included in the figures provided for the staff costs of the organisation? That is a direct "Yes" or "No" answer.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (8 Nov 2022)

James O'Connor: ...for Justice and Equality her plans to expand the role of drug detection dogs operated by private security contractors in co-operation with day-to-day policing by Customs, the Prison Service and An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55554/22]

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

James O'Connor: It is not palatable for members of the Garda for these backlogs to be as high as they are. Members who are under investigation are put under strain and stress. As I said, it is about differentiating between right and wrong and I accept the need for the work GSOC does. However, when a considerable number of gardaí are leaving the force, for financial and other reasons, delays should be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services in Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow: Discussion (29 Nov 2023)

James O'Connor: .... In the past, I have asked whether there could be some system to improve on security alerts, because it is hard for anyone to make a decision to withdraw services without direct advice from An Garda Síochána. The State agencies present should not have to make that call. That should lie with An Garda Síochána. That needs to be tightened up to keep everyone safe, to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (26 Oct 2023)

James O'Connor: ...the utter devastation that has been caused by flash flooding in the area. Many communities have experienced colossal damages that will require many millions of euro in repair work. The hospital, the Garda station, road infrastructure, homes and businesses have been affected. I ask the Minister of State what he intends to do in terms of releasing additional capital to help our community.

Joint Committee On Health: Mental Health Services: HSE (21 Sep 2021)

James O'Connor: ...accommodation for people who are now full-time residents of the Owenacurra centre in the vicinity? It must be borne in mind that the centre is at the heart of Midleton. It is next to the Garda barracks and the local supermarket, Hurley's, in the centre of the town. Mr. Fitzgerald is familiar with the facility. Is there a possibility for the HSE to provide residential accommodation near...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (31 Mar 2022)

James O'Connor: ...regret attending. It would be appreciated if the Commissioner would revert to the committee with further information on that matter. On the overpayment of salaries, which is a major issue in An Garda Síochána, can the Commissioner assure the committee that the overpayment of salaries, pensions and overtime payments, which has continued for some years now, has been ended and...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (31 Mar 2022)

James O'Connor: I thank Mr. Nugent very much. I will also ask the Commissioner a number of questions on the years we are studying, 2020 in particular, as An Garda Síochána faced an extraordinary year that year. It was also extraordinary from a controversy perspective in that a number of high-profile cases involving people in public life arose during the early stages of the pandemic. Section 41,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

James O'Connor: ...at Cabinet level, are given some IT equipment, Dr. Browne's agency should look at working with us on that with other key personnel, whether they work in high-ranking roles in the Defence Forces, an Garda Síochána or in other roles that may be subject to espionage, which we now know is going on. That has been confirmed by what has happened with the Russian Embassy. That is a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Management (24 Oct 2023)

James O'Connor: ...Deputy O’Sullivan, in their words on the devastation in east Cork and the Minister of State’s area of west Waterford. It caused hundreds of millions worth of damage. We have a hospital and a Garda station destroyed. Hundreds of homes are flooded. Midleton Main Street is devastated. In Mogeely, Killeagh, my home parish and community, Inch, Castlemartyr, Ladysbridge,...

Public Accounts Committee: 2022 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (18 Apr 2024)

James O'Connor: ...Is it something Mr.. McCarthy accepts is now at a tipping point where we have arson attacks on IPA centres, where incredibly unsavoury protests are taking place in many locations, which have put An Garda Síochána and local services under huge pressure? We have reached a point where this is bordering on a crisis. I start with that question. Were did it all go wrong?

Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 May 2021)

James O'Connor: ...as well. There is an enormous grey area that has caused much confusion and anger, with many high-profile incidents over the past number of years. Unfortunately, they have dragged members of An Garda Síochána into disrepute as well, and this must be avoided. Many of us recall the removal of personnel that were trespassing and illegally occupying a property on North Frederick...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (2 Jun 2022)

James O'Connor: ...need to be separated out from an education and training board, ETB, point of view when it comes to the provision of funds for very worthy projects. I came across this recently with regard to the Garda youth diversion projects. We raised the matter at a ministerial level but were unsuccessful. That is really disappointing. More has to be done on policing. I will ask the question again....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

James O'Connor: ...law. I know we saw deferrals around the time of Covid but there is a Catch-22 here. If we do not get this thing sorted, it is going to put a lot of people at risk of being stopped. Ultimately, the Garda Síochána has to and should do its job and, unfortunately, fines will be applied and people may be given penalty point notices as a consequence of these backlogs. I do not know...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2020)

James O'Connor: ...intelligence units and facilitate increasing transparency regarding who really owns companies and trusts by establishing beneficial ownership registers. It is critical to ensure that the relevant unit in An Garda Síochána has the necessary resources and skills to not only track transactions within the country, but to co-ordinate successfully with our EU partners. The reforms...