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Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Pauline conversion of Sinn Féin to accountability and transparency in respect of the Garda Síochána and those who police the force. I hope the party will bring its interest to a new level in co-operation with all matters regarding the state of our country. Not too long ago, the party that tabled this motion refused to co-operate with the Garda Síochána...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Jerry Buttimer: I am concerned that the Minister is putting too much emphasis on the local garda who is at the front line of fighting crime and who is very good at gathering intelligence. These gardaí are a bit like local councillors; they have all the information. The supply of information would dry up if this amendment was not included in the Bill. Why did the Minister not accept Senator Regan's amendment?

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: .... The comment this morning by the Assistant Commissioner was disturbing. I am not sure the way he made it was appropriate. It has implications for citizens, business owners and members of An Garda Síochána, as Senators Ardagh and Humphreys rightly said. To answer Senator Leyden, if he listens to me, the Minister is to go before the committee tomorrow with a supplementary...

Seanad: Establishment of a Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (16 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...making a political charge, that our language and our words are very important. What we say gets covered. I know that today in the Order of Business, Senator McDowell raised the matter of the Garda Commissioner as he did again today. To be fair to him, he said there was a professional issue that he could not comment on. There is an onus on us not to be judge and jury. Senator Mullen...

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: The gravity of this matter requires all of us to take it seriously. We all have a responsibility to restore confidence in the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and an Garda Síochána. Speaking on a Private Members' motion last week, I noted that the Garda Síochána is held in high esteem and is a pivotal pillar of our democracy. Many gardaí have expressed...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: I reiterate that the matter of awarding of the Scott medal is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, and him alone. I would not want us to think that we can interfere in that. However, it is important that we remember and reflect today on the service of Garda Coonan. We remember and thank him today. It behoves all of us to ensure that his memory is honoured in a very fitting way. I want to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Feb 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that. To be fair to Senator Ó Ríordáin, this is an important issue. It is a matter of protecting people in communities. It is about ensuring that the operations of An Garda Síochána within the community - I will not name names - are carried out properly, that a thorough analysis of them is carried out and that there is a debate between public...

Garda Promotions (7 Feb 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: ...consequential posts will be filled. That will augment the force, the members of which are doing great work. As a consequence of the new slimmed-down public service, are there plans to create new Garda divisions and structures in the Garda Síochána, the members of which are doing great work in our communities?

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., I know they do tremendous work, which is of value of our communities and society. Senators Conway-Walsh, Bacik, Wilson, Feighan, Daly and McFadden raised the ongoing issue relating to An Garda Síochána. It is important to recognise the importance of the force to our society and our communities. All of us should thank and commend the men and women who patrol our streets and...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...and the banter when one walked into her office. As Senator Feighan said, she is a Roscommon woman as well, which is all good. I begin by responding to Senators Ardagh and Conway-Walsh on the Garda Commissioner and the ongoing issues in Templemore. An examination is ongoing and it is important that we get to the bottom of it. All of us who are involved in Irish life are concerned about...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Garda Commissioner is entitled to his view, and I have no difficulty with him having his view. The point I make - again - is that the Minister for Health is committed to bringing forward, and has said he will bring forward, legislation regarding safe zones around maternity hospitals. I happen to believe that he is right. The Garda Commissioner can have his view, and if he wants to...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: ...for resolving industrial relations disputes. The Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court have shown themselves to be highly effective in dispute resolution. The issue with the Garda Síochána is different and more precarious than other cases. I hope all Senators will encourage members of An Garda Síochána to engage further as it is important that further...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Second Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: ...avoid being tested for alcohol intoxication when serious road collisions occur. If we start from that point, this Bill is welcome. As Oireachtas legislators, in tandem with local authorities, the Garda and motorists, we must ensure we support every initiative and all legislation that will eliminate the risk of lives being lost on our roads. We live in an era where there is polydrug use...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: We cannot do that on the airwaves or on television. The important point I wish to make is that I fully understand the frustration of members of An Garda Síochána. If Senators live and operate in the real world, they will see and hear their stories. It goes back decades. One can judge the morale of the gardaí from the internal working of An Garda Síochána and its...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...infrastructure or otherwise, and it will continue its record of investing in our health care system. Senators Boyhan, Bacik, Lawlor, Horkan, O'Reilly and Feighan welcomed the appointment today of the new Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris. I join Members of the House in wishing him well in his appointment. He comes with a 35-year record of policing service in the North as Deputy Chief...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Medical Bureau of Road Safety: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: In the introduction to Professor Cusack's report of 2020, on page 1, he speaks about the number of preliminary drug testing devices supplied to An Garda Síochána for roadside use having increased as a result of a further 43 devices having been released from Garda stations for roadside use. At the end of 2020, there were 130 devices available for roadside drug testing in comparison...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: ...issue raised by Senators Ardagh, Humphreys, Coffey, Craughwell and Devine, it is important that we all speak with one voice in calling on the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland, ASTI, the Garda Representative Association, GRA, and the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, AGSI, to engage and reach a meaningful conclusion. I disagree with Senator Humphreys because the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Coach Sector: Discussion (19 Oct 2022)

Jerry Buttimer: ...TII and the RSA are trying to achieve. It is not right on that particular section of the road. That is my only observation on that. I would love to hear the rationale TII is employing with An Garda Síochána on the N40. I have campaigned for speed cameras, GoSafe vans and Garda speeding measures in many different parts of my area but I just do not understand those two. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Sep 2023)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., I join with Members who earlier articulated their thanks and genuine appreciation for the bravery of the men and women of our Defence Forces, including the Naval Service and Air Corps, and the Garda for the wonderful work they did over the past 24 hours in what has been categorised as the largest drugs seizure in the history of the State. The Leader was a member of the Defence Forces at...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Cummins in asking for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to attend the House. It is extraordinary that 40% of gardaí have less than five years of experience and that more than 200 senior management positions remain unfilled. This is a sad indictment of Government policy not just towards the Garda, but towards tackling crime. As Senator Cummins stated...