Results 61-80 of 680 for garda speaker:Michael McGrath

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (22 Jun 2023)

Michael McGrath: ...to ensure that the council's work is brought to a conclusion and that the multi-annual plan can be brought forward as quickly as possible. A lot of work is already happening. I referenced the Garda bureau earlier. It has trained 680 gardaí and 200 investigators on each of the respective courses that have been put in place and these members are available in each of the Garda...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Role and Functions of NAMA: Discussion (24 Oct 2012)

Michael McGrath: ...a search of Mr. Farrell's e-mail account and uncovered evidence that confidential data may have been taken by him without authorisation from NAMA. Why, rather than referring this matter to the Garda Síochána immediately, did NAMA go to the High Court seeking an Anton Piller order to secure documents, communications and materials from Mr. Farrell? I assume NAMA was anxious to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Fraud: Discussion (9 Jul 2019)

Michael McGrath: Would the Garda representatives not think that insurance companies have a vested interested in this area and would like to make an example of those bringing fraudulent claims? Would companies not like those involved to be publicly accused in court and eventually convicted of insurance fraud? Would it not be in the direct financial interest of the companies to ensure this happens? Yet,...

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

Michael McGrath: ...on a regular basis by constituents who are dealing with that in their daily lives. We must accept in this debate that our love affair with alcohol, as a country, is not without consequence. Gardaí have an extremely difficult job in dealing with the abuse of alcohol and its fallout in society. There is nothing we can do in this House that will in itself resolve the alcohol problem in...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 May 2013)

Michael McGrath: ...me. That is a decision the Minister will make in his own good time. A follow-on story appeared in The Irish Times today, presumably from a different source, which said, for example, that the garda involved believed in the course of the conversation with the Minister that he was suggesting that he could not be stopped or detained because he was travelling from the Dáil. I do not...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: Opening hours are a matter for operational decision by the Garda Commissioner. What has happened in other locations is there has been engagement with the local community and public representatives, and a commitment has been given that the Garda station will be open for certain defined hours in the week in order that people who have to go there to get passport forms stamped and so on know it...

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2014)

Michael McGrath: ...Mr. Purcell or the Taoiseach from coming before the parliamentary committee or this House and providing answers as to what exactly happened and what led to the forced departure of the former Garda Commissioner, Martin Callinan. That fact has not changed and we still do not have an answer to that question. That answer must be forthcoming. The Tánaiste outlined the policy response...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2024)

Michael McGrath: ...that my Department has received several threats from anonymous callers and members of the public, with threatening and abusive behaviour towards staff. There were two notable instances where An Garda Síochána were contacted by my Department to report threats against staff, including verbal and physical threats. To specify, in December 2021 my Department received an anonymous...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (18 Apr 2023)

Michael McGrath: If a consumer suspects fraudulent activity on their account, they should immediately report this incident to their local Garda station as it is a criminal matter. They should also engage with their financial service provider as early as possible to allow them to investigate the issue and try to rectify any unauthorised transactions made. Instances of fraud should also be reported to the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (24 Jan 2023)

Michael McGrath: ...insufficient suitable candidates arising from the first campaign, a second round was issued with a closing date of 5 July 2022. From these, three suitable candidates have successfully completed Garda vetting. Five members are legislatively required for a functional board, with a quorum of three needed for any appeal hearing. Two other candidates have recently been deemed suitable and...

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Michael McGrath: ...of the Minister in the dark, insistence on keeping himself in a position of wilful ignorance, refusal to seek out key facts, and refusal to abide by his constitutional obligation to afford the Garda Commissioner fair procedures and natural justice all combine to create a situation where all of us should agree that the House cannot have confidence in him as Taoiseach. I note that the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Feb 2024)

Michael McGrath: Only Deputy Murphy could come into the House and seek to blame the Government for people burning down buildings. That was an outrageous contribution. He has actually made it more difficult for the Garda and our criminal justice system to secure successful prosecutions of people who are conducting criminal acts. He has not done anyone any service with the contribution he just made in that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Staff (22 Feb 2022)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware from my appearance before the Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach on 2 February last, certain Civilian Drivers have been replaced with Garda officers following a security review recommendation from the Garda Commissioner to the Minister for Justice. I have given careful consideration to the unique situation that now arises for...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (23 Nov 2023)

Michael McGrath: I welcome the commencement of the information sharing arrangements between An Garda Síochána and the Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) which will help make our roads safer. The Irish Motor Insurance Database (IMID) will provide a resource for An Garda Síochána to combat uninsured driving, enabling it to verify to see if a vehicle is insured and if the driver is...

Written Answers — Youth Diversion Projects: Youth Diversion Projects (17 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for a Garda youth diversion project for Carrigaline, County Cork. [24154/07]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (29 Apr 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made in relation to the roll-out of Garda youth diversion programmes; and when the next announcement of further areas to benefit from the programme will be made. [16020/08]

Written Answers — Garda Compensation Claims: Garda Compensation Claims (28 May 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding a claim submitted under the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Act 1941 by a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [21305/08]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (30 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on approving an application in respect of a town (details supplied) in County Cork under the Garda youth diversion programme. [32072/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (29 Jan 2009)

Michael McGrath: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the level of staff resources at a Garda station (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he has plans to increase these resources in view of the rapid growth of the area. [2865/09]

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (3 Feb 2009)

Michael McGrath: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the opening hours of the gymnasium facilities at the Garda College, Templemore, County Tipperary; his views on whether these hours are adequate; and if there are plans to extend these hours. [3469/09]