Results 61-80 of 724 for garda speaker:Eamon Ryan

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (1 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...earlier. There was a real threat of detour of all these routes. I am glad that my understanding is that that has not happened. That is primarily because of the operators, trade unions, An Garda Síochána and local community people coming together, as has happened in other parts of the county. It is not just in any one part of the county that this can be a problem. It is a...

Topical Issue Debate: Surveillance Operations (17 May 2017)

Eamon Ryan: I have the highest regard for Ms Justice Marie Baker. Will the Minister indicate when the judge was informed by the Garda - as was implied by the Minister today - of concerns about this particular reported case? In responding to that incident, will the Minister outline if the judge will report directly to the Taoiseach, as is normal, or will she also report the Minister for Justice and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...importance, arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour on public transport, are matters which first and foremost must be managed by every public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána where appropriate. All public transport operators take the safety and security of both passengers and staff very seriously, and work with the National Transport Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (23 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...Strategy contains an action to expand speed management measures on the national road network, including the possible use of Average Speed Cameras. Engagement is taking place between TII and An Garda Síochána regarding the trialling of mobile Average Speed Cameras. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you. Noting the above position, I have referred your question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Antisocial Behaviour (22 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ...and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are important matters that, first and foremost, must be managed by every public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, where appropriate. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is also engaged with public transport operators regarding the issue of anti-social behaviour. The Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (13 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...recently, for example, in March 2018 my predecessor, Mr. Shane Ross T.D., increased the fixed charge for the offence of parking in a disabled bay from €80 to €150 in response to evidence presented by An Garda Síochána and by disability representative groups of a sharp rise in non-compliance. While my Department is open to the possibility of introducing similar...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (22 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ... appropriate. Most recently, for example, in March 2018 my predecessor, Mr. Shane Ross T.D., increased the fixed charge for the offence of parking in a disabled bay from €80 to €150 in response to evidence presented by An Garda Síochána and by disability representative groups of a sharp rise in non-compliance. While my Department...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (1 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...that may occur on the network. I reassure the Deputy that Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland both take the safety and security of passengers and staff very seriously and work with the NTA and An Garda Síochána to promote order and safety on board their vehicles. Each of the operators has introduced a number of initiatives in recent years to help combat the issue. For example, the...

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (24 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I understand the Senator's concern, but I do not agree with the proposal. Section 5(p) of the Bill inserts a new section, section 109A, into the Road Traffic Act 1961 to provide for new Garda powers to deal with dangerous driving. I appreciate the Senators are concerned about the reference to a vehicle which is not only being driven or used but also likely to be driven or used in any place...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I understand the Deputy is referring to the licensing of Large Public Service Vehicles.   An Garda Síochána has over-arching responsibility regarding Public Service Vehicle licensing and testing, which is carried out by the Carriage Office for the purpose of ensuring that the vehicles are both safe and suitable for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward, under the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: ...to Government within a short number of weeks, that is, within the next two to three weeks. If and when they are agreed by the Government, they will be published and acted upon. I am glad the Garda Commissioner has apologised for what happened with regard to the cancelled calls. That was not up to the standards we expect from An Garda Síochána. My understanding is the new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...day-to-day operations of public transport. Safety and security on public transport are matters that, first and foremost, must be managed by every public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, where appropriate. To that end, I am regularly briefed on joint operations between transport operators and An Garda Síochána which continue to have a positive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (31 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...coming within my remit as the Minister of State for Transport, and community initiatives within the remit of my colleague the Minister for Justice. This Bill will provide the necessary tools to An Garda Síochána to tackle this issue. There are three measures in the Bill to address this matter: dangerous driving, currently an offence only in a ‘public place’ will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (8 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...recently, for example, in March 2018 my predecessor, Mr. Shane Ross T.D., increased the fixed charge for the offence of parking in a disabled bay from €80 to €150 in response to evidence presented by An Garda Síochána and by disability representative groups of a sharp rise in non-compliance. While my Department is open to the possibility of introducing similar...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Anti-Social Behaviour (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: .... It was an insult and an attack on the vast majority of Irish people on that Luas on that day. There are mechanisms that allow a public transport operator or driver to call in support from the Garda. My information from talking to the authorities in this regard is that it has worked very well on any occasion to date when it needed to be used. The Garda is taking the approach that we...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...utmost importance, arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour on public transport are matters which first and foremost must be managed by each public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána where appropriate. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is further engaged with public transport operators regarding the issue of anti-social behaviour. My...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (19 Jan 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...with the Tallaght stakeholder forum meeting this week. That is very important. This best way for us to counter this is for local representatives, trade union representatives, Dublin Bus and An Garda Síochána to work together. There have been additional patrols by gardaí in the area. We have arranged undercover gardaí on a number of the different services. Dublin...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (21 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...continue to put safety first. The direction to TII, and in our local roads programme, is to address black spots first as part of overall road safety measures. The Deputy is right with regard to An Garda Síochána resources. That is a real priority. We want to see greater enforcement and greater presence on the street. The GoSafe cameras are mobile and can be deployed. It...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...time where it was about Dublin. As a Dubliner, I can say it did not speak to the city I belong to and the qualities and the decency of our people. It did show the decency and the courage of the Garda Síochána. I forever go back to the quote of the first Garda Commissioner, Michael Staines, who said that the Garda Síochána should keep the peace not by force of arms...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...received by me or my Department regarding illegal operators in the industry are sent to the NTA for investigation by the NTA's enforcement team. In addition to that team, all members of An Garda Síochána are empowered to investigate offences under SPSV legislation. When information relating to the operation of an unlicensed SPSV service, is received by the NTA, it is assessed and...