Results 41-60 of 114 for garda speaker:Michael Lowry

Leaders' Questions (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Lowry: It is accepted that the strength of the force is crucial, but what is also very important is to motivate existing members and have them fully committed. To be a member of An Garda Síochána is an onerous and responsible task. It has its dangers and risks. The pay, terms and conditions of gardaí have been diminished. Many are under financial pressure and struggling to survive....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda College (30 Mar 2017)

Michael Lowry: 4. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the details and costs of the refurbishment works already completed or currently under way at the Garda College, Templemore, for the purpose of improving existing accommodation and providing additional accommodation and facilities; if funding is in place to construct a new administrative block; the expected timeframe for completion; if her...

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

Michael Lowry: So it is not on the system. We hear reports and it comes up on our news reel that gardaí came across people with no NCT tests at a checkpoint. What I am asking is if the data system is up to date to the extent that the garda can put the number into his PULSE system and check in the RSA's system whether an application is pending and if the person is to be fined or to get three penalty...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (24 Jun 2020)

Michael Lowry: This debate was to take place last week and, in the interim, Detective Garda Colm Horkan lost his life. Before that young man lost his life on the streets of Castlerea, I had already deemed it necessary to state that the men and women of An Garda Síochána in every corner of our country risk their lives every time they go to do their work. Sadly, the untimely passing of Detective...

Leaders' Questions (15 Feb 2018)

Michael Lowry: I ask this question in the context of the national procurement framework. I refer to how this is impacting on small to medium sized enterprises, SMEs, by using the example of Templemore Garda College. There are 600 people on-site serving 2,000 meals a day. Up to now, purchases were made from local suppliers. There are 31 local suppliers from across Tipperary, in places such as Templemore,...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Nov 2018)

Michael Lowry: ...across the country are not operational following an intervention by the Data Protection Commissioner under the current legislation which permits only local authorities to monitor the cameras. The Garda Síochána is willing and able to monitor in real time but under the legislation it is not permitted to do so. This is farcical. Cameras read in real time are a preventative...

Road Safety: Statements (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Lowry: ...cyclists and pedestrians. Sadly, this year is already revealing grim statistics, with a high proportion of fatalities in the under-30 age group. In response, fingers point immediately at the Garda. In times of grief, it is human nature to target somebody. The Garda responded last week by revealing plans to allocate to every garda on duty at least 30 minutes of road policing activity...

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Lowry: ...that a disagreement has arisen involving rent arrears at Templemore Golf Club. The golf club, which was founded in 1970 and is affiliated to the Golfing Union of Ireland, was controlled by the Garda authorities before it was handed over the civilian membership by agreement. I am anxious to ensure the golf club, which has 300 members who value and appreciate the facility that is available...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda College (30 Mar 2017)

Michael Lowry: I very much welcome the response from the Tánaiste. It represents a very positive commitment to the future of the Garda College, Templemore. There are practical and logistical problems arising from the success of the recruitment campaign. I welcome the Tánaiste's commitment to the new infrastructure at the college. The Tánaiste has estimated the cost of the works as...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: ...and businesses employ large numbers of foreign nationals. Asylum seekers are accommodated in numerous houses around the town. As a result, medical services are pushed beyond their limit. The Garda station has been downgraded and has no overnight Garda presence. Schools in the town are already beyond capacity. Moves are under way to house 400 Ukrainian people in a former convent...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress to date with decentralisation of the Garda vetting unit to Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13817/05]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (21 Jun 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 495: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí stationed at each station in County Tipperary on 1 January in each year from 2000 to 2005. [21005/05]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Jun 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of and progress made in the planned decentralisation of Garda units to Thurles, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21006/05]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (22 Feb 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to introduce a Garda reserve force; if a cost-benefit analysis has been carried out on the introduction of a reserve force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7385/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 165: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress to date of the decentralisation of Garda headquarters to Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8048/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 166: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress to date of the decentralisation of Garda fixed penalties unit to Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8049/07]

Written Answers — Garda Training College: Garda Training College (6 May 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the person who ultimately meets the running cost of the restaurant including staffing and food costs for Templemore Garda College, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17727/09]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (23 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána stationed in County Tipperary in 2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively; if he will provide a breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3346/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (23 Sep 2014)

Michael Lowry: 289. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of retirements from An Garda Síochána for the years 2011 to date in 2014; the ranks of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35312/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (30 Sep 2014)

Michael Lowry: 289. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of retirements from An Garda Síochána in County Tipperary from the years 2011 to date in 2014; and the total number of gardaí stationed in County Tipperary during these years. [36818/14]