Results 61-80 of 620 for garda speaker:Kieran O'Donnell

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (15 May 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister of State. It is welcome that he has confirmed that the implementation plan of the Commission on the Future of Policing of Ireland refers to the redeployment of gardaí from court security duties to front-line duties in 2019. He also referred to the value for money study in the context of prison escorts. I am not talking about prison escorts but physical security in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Kieran O'Donnell: When the new courthouse was opened on Mulgrave Street last year, before we knew it gardaí were providing the security detail. I was surprised considering the precedent set at the new Criminal Courts of Justice in 2010. I want it to be corrected because we need extra gardaí on the streets. I very much welcome the Commissioner's pronouncement in that regard. I have one final...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid Testing for International Travel into and out of Ireland: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...days there have been situations where people have been detected without having the requisite documentation. I presume that is a negative PCR or antigen test and they have been referred to the Garda. Could she elaborate on that? What will be the spot checks? Obviously, we want to make it as easy as possible for people who are complying with the requirements to come into Ireland....

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...must ensure that the criminal law is effectively implemented and that the administration is not interfered with through intimidation." Effective administration of the law is required. Will the Garda Commissioner lay down directions as to who may appear before the Special Criminal Court to give this evidence? We want to ensure that this legislation is effective. We must show gangland...

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

Kieran O'Donnell: ..., it is about bringing the waiting times down. There is that continual exposure, particularly with the NCT but also with the issue of insurance, where people are being stopped by members of An Garda Síochána, and while the gardaí are being pragmatic, people are getting penalty points and there is severe worry in that regard. We ask the RSA to interlink with the Garda...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: For example, Rehab Group had a cyberattack in more recent days. We were surprised that An Garda Síochána and the Department of Defence would not come before us. They came back to us and said the sole responsibility in this area in terms of direction rests with the National Cyber Security Centre. Can we put flesh on that? With the Rehab situation that has happened in more recent...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: State Properties (1 May 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...of approximately 2,500 properties nationally. This extensive and diverse portfolio of State properties includes office accommodation for all Government Departments, the property estate for An Garda Síochána and numerous properties for many State agencies. The portfolio also encompasses specialised spaces such as public offices, laboratories and cultural institutions, in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drug and Alcohol Testing (10 Nov 2020)

Kieran O'Donnell: Unfortunately, this issue is becoming more prevalent. It was raised at joint policing committee, JPC, briefings by Garda Superintendent Gerard Roche in the Limerick city division. He stated that, aside from what people would traditionally know as drink-driving, there had been an increase in the phenomenon known as drug-driving. He has requested more testing equipment. Currently, the...

Garda Deployment. (3 Oct 2007)

Kieran O'Donnell: I call on the Minister of State to provide the House with the news of increased Garda numbers in Limerick city.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: Gardaí need surveillance equipment also. When will this legislation come before the House because this should be a matter of urgency?

Brutal Killing in Limerick: Statements. (13 Nov 2008)

Kieran O'Donnell: What about the assistant Garda commissioner?

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Would that be directed by the Garda Commissioner?

Vote 41 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Supplementary) (8 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is it true there are no further trainee gardaí entering Templemore, that the last intake has just arrived there?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Management of Fixed Charge Notice System (23 Jan 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...think the whistleblowers went to such lengths? The ordinary person looking at this issue will wonder why they did it, as it had an impact on their jobs. Why were there two whistleblowers in the Garda Síochána?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Management of Fixed Charge Notice System (23 Jan 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: Against An Garda Síochána?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Management of Fixed Charge Notice System (23 Jan 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: Let me rephrase the question. Why did the Commissioner feel it necessary to write to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Management of Fixed Charge Notice System (23 Jan 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: Does the Garda Ombudsman have any role in that regard?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Management of Fixed Charge Notice System (23 Jan 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: Were the cases in respect of three individuals referred to the DPP? Complaints were made against three individuals. When the Garda examined this, did it refer all three complaints to the DPP?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Management of Fixed Charge Notice System (23 Jan 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: So there was no complaint that the Garda did not refer.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Management of Fixed Charge Notice System (23 Jan 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: Did they go to any member of An Garda Síochána with their complaints?