Results 41-45 of 45 for garda speaker:James O'Connor

Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Apr 2021)

James O'Connor: ...of which have never been seen which are driven by conspiracy theories, whether around Covid-19 or the Government's efforts to save people's lives over the last year. It has been deeply troubling. An Garda Síochána has suffered badly as a result of it. The abuse public representatives, from county councillors to Government Ministers and the Taoiseach, are getting as a result of...

Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (4 Feb 2021)

James O'Connor: ...sharing and befriending. This has been exceptionally successful in my view from speaking to people who have interacted with these platforms. Working with partner organisations, including An Garda Síochána, NGOs and Volunteer Ireland, there is a particular emphasis on identifying and supporting those most at risk of isolation. I want to make the message clear; those feeling...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: I certainly will. I will try to be quicker than Deputy Healy-Rae anyway. I thank all the delegates for attending. Their contribution to road safety is very welcome. I am aware that An Garda Síochána is very stretched. I thank ordinary members of the force in barracks across the country for the work they do. I want to follow on from what happened here last week. Mr. Waide's...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Jan 2023)

James O'Connor: ..., as it has been for a very long time. We have seen a gradual decline in the level of active personnel in the Defence Forces and it is also spilling over into other facets of the State, whether the Garda or other areas. I do not think we are being serious enough about this. We need to tackle the problem. Another issue that has to be dealt with at European level, which I encourage...

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (2 Nov 2021)

James O'Connor: ...important to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of healthcare and other workers who have been working on the front line of the Covid-19 crisis in different sectors. In particular, I mention An Garda Síochána, the HSE and hospitals. We are in a precarious position, as has been stated by some responsible Deputies. I have listened carefully to the debate over the past hour....