Results 41-60 of 120 for garda speaker:Peter Fitzpatrick

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2011)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...justice system. This legislation is a step in the right direction. I congratulate the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, for moving quickly to improve the ability of the Garda to investigate white collar crime. The length of time spent investigating possible criminal activity in Anglo Irish Bank is an embarrassment, and the Director of Public Prosecutions has stated...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Future Direction of An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (24 Oct 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The question has been asked on the conflict between Mr. Harris having been a member of the PSNI and now being the chief of the Garda Síochána. I will be honest. I think it is very good. We had two Garda Commissioners who are gone. In fairness, I feel we got the best man for the job. As I said, I am taking Mr. Harris at face value. I believe the experience he had working with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...that does not deserve this kind of publicity. The good news is that the person who was stabbed has made a recovery and he and his wife have moved back into their house. It would be nice if the Garda Commissioner would call in if he is in the area. The next thing I wanted to talk about with the Garda Commissioner is community policing. Can the Commissioner tell me what changes will be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Future Direction of An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (24 Oct 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...coming in from Templemore was just balancing the retirements. I am delighted that has changed and I think it is very positive. Morale is a very important issue. Mr. Harris is the boss of the Garda and he has to keep gardaí happy. I believe there have been a lot of issues in recent years but we are close to getting the numbers up and running and getting the resources we need. It...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: To go back to my first question on Garda compensation I asked how many claims are outstanding. I also asked how much was paid out in 2018 and the Minister replied that €15 million was available and €1.8 million was surplus. I presume €13 million was paid out in compensation in 2018. Many gardaí in my area have contacted me with regard to their claims, some of...

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 May 2013)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...more confident in the taxi sector. It gives a much stronger legislative basis to deliver real and lasting reform, and it would remove certain categories of criminals from the taxi sector. When the Garda refused to grant a taxi licence, people were able to win an appeal because of flaws in the old legislation. In future, those guilty of certain road traffic offences will lose their taxi...

Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...past five years, Fine Gael, despite the desperate financial situation left by the previous Government, attempted to maintain and in many cases succeeded in maintaining a fully resourced and functioning Garda presence. Fine Gael's response to crime is focused on two main areas: investment in more gardaí and vehicles, and strengthening the law to get tougher on serious and repeat...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I hope he will give me an extra minute for that please. If over 20 people were killed on a building site, the Health and Safety Authority would be involved. It is likely that the Garda and various other State agencies would also be involved. The point I am making is that in those situations there is a clear protocol in place, but in the situation of the Dealgan House Nursing Home there was...

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...extra households to be supported and accommodated in 2018. Funding for homeless services will be increased to over €116 million. On coming into office, the Government has increased investment in the Garda. The budget will provide resources to allow for the recruitment of an additional 800 Garda students, along with another 500 civilian Garda personnel. I welcome this...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (19 Apr 2011)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the Garda vetting procedures for personnel employed in children's health care units with a view to substantially reducing the time taken for each application. [8188/11]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (1 Dec 2015)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 303. To ask the Minister for Defence the reason for the delay in obtaining security clearance for applicants to the 27th infantry battalion reserve (details supplied); if the delay is caused by Garda Síochána or military processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42736/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: It is an indication and when it reaches a certain level, the person is taken back to the Garda station-----

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Rural Crime (6 Feb 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 257. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda resources he plans to use to tackle rural crime; the position regarding Operation Thor; the way in which it is lowering rural crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5662/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (17 Apr 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 92. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to strengthen the Garda Reserve to deliver on the commitment to visible and responsive policing in communities throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16484/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Feb 2019)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Every time I speak the Chairman seems to interrupt me. It is very unfair. The Minister has the opportunity to answer the question or not in the same way the Garda Commissioner had an opportunity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Feb 2019)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I felt the questions I asked the Garda Commissioner at the time were relevant, as were the questions I asked the Minister. I just believe there was no need for the Chairman to interrupt me on two occasions.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Will a package similar to that provided for An Garda Síochána be provided for the Defence Forces?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (13 May 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 425. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when An Garda Síochána will be recruiting again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5334/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 458. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the recruitment plans for An Garda Síochána for 2022; if the pre-Covid-19 2020 recruits have commenced formal training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49695/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when bodycams will be introduced, and training provided to members in using these body cams in view of the recent assault on members of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60623/22]