Results 61-80 of 135 for garda speaker:James Lawless

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (5 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Clerk of the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022 and has made no amendments thereto.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: If somebody is supposed to sign on at the local Garda station every day as a condition of bail, and they do not sign on after seven days, say, what happens? Does the station, the sergeant in charge or a member in charge follow up on that?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (1 Dec 2021)

James Lawless: ...sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December 2021: Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána; Vote 22 - Courts Service; and Vote 24 - Department of Justice.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2022)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister of State. That concludes our discussion of the Vote on prisons. We will take Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána next. We will go around the table for any questions the members may have, and then we will do the same for each subhead. I call Deputy Carroll MacNeill.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (29 Nov 2022)

James Lawless: ...sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December 2022: Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána; Vote 21 - Prisons; Vote 22 - Courts Service; and Vote 24 - Justice.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (14 Jun 2016)

James Lawless: 136. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána who are community gardaí in each of the districts of the Naas division in County Kildare; if she will increase the number of community gardaí in these districts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16044/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: I do not want Mr. Kelly to prejudice any ongoing investigations and I understand he may have to be circumspect in how he responds to my next question. Is the Garda in a situation where it may have data sets at the moment that it will be compelled to delete after the enactment of this Bill?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: ...sessions on that topic. There is enough knowledge and wisdom on the committee not to delve into live cases, so I think we can manage in such a way. Concerns were expressed in the aftermath about Garda equipment, resources, staffing and so on, which can be looked------

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (14 Jun 2016)

James Lawless: 131. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new vehicles supplied to Garda Síochána stations in the Naas divisional district in the past 24 months; if and when she will supply public order unit vehicles to the Leixlip district in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15958/16]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (8 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: ...will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for public services the year ending 31 December 2022: Vote 20 - Garda Síochána; Vote 21 - Prisons; Vote 22 - Courts Service; Vote 24 - Justice; Vote 41 - Policing Authority; and Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Further Revised) (17 Nov 2020)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister for that overview of the Estimates. We will take these matters in Vote order. The first Vote is Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána, which includes a number of subheads. I invite members to submit any queries they wish but I ask them to refer to the subhead they are querying as they make their statements.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: ...that the collective is a group that does advocacy in this area. It disseminates information and combats some narratives. We now turn our examination to engagement with representatives from An Garda Síochána. I welcome Dr. Shawna Coxon, deputy commissioner, and Ms Angela Willis, assistant commissioner. They are both familiar with the committee. I think we met Dr. Coxon at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2016)

James Lawless: 68. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each in County Kildare on 31 October 2010 and on 31 October 2016; the proportion of the proposed 800 additional recruits in 2017 that are likely to be assigned to County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34716/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Court Orders relating to Child Maintenance, Access and Custody: Discussion (25 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: I noted that in her opening statement, Ms Bayliss made reference to the lack of a prosecuting garda. I was not aware that was the case. As is the case for other bench warrants, I imagined there would be a prosecutor attached. That might be a recommendation from this hearing. There will be many recommendations but that may be one.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice (Supplementary) (1 Dec 2021)

James Lawless: On subhead A.3, clothing and accessories, how is the tender for Garda uniforms, clothing, footwear etc. managed? Is a tender done every year or is it done once every few years? Is it a competitive tender? How does it work? If the Minister of State does not have the information to hand, perhaps he might follow up with a note.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

James Lawless: I ask the Minister to address that point when she moves to dealing with Vote 22 - Courts Service. I wish to keep the discussion aligned under the various categories. If there is a Garda element to the issue, the Minister may address it now. If there is not, I ask that it be dealt with under the Vote relating to the Courts Service.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

James Lawless: Before the Minister responds, I might seek clarity on something. Am I right in saying that this section effectively covers the scenario where somebody attempts to bribe a member of An Garda Síochána and makes that an offence? It seems to quite generally worded in terms of to commit breach in standards of professional behaviour. Is that what is being talked about here?

Reform of An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (11 Apr 2017)

James Lawless: ...be more to emerge across other areas of the force. This lack of openness, transparency and accountability fundamentally undermines the force, the public's trust, and the very protection that the Garda sets out to enforce. It hinders and undermines the hardworking, honest and decent gardaí throughout the country who rely upon public trust and confidence to perform their duties. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: ...Derek Mullen, national secretary of the Civil Service division of Fórsa; Mr. Thomas Cowman, assistant general secretary, Fórsa; Detective Superintendent Seamus Nolan, president of the Association of Garda Superintendents; Detective Superintendent Mick Comyns, general secretary of the Association of Garda Superintendents; Ms Antoinette Cunningham, general secretary of the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

James Lawless: I think it was Conor Brady, who was head of the Garda Commission at one stage, speaking about whether the force was the guardians of the people, or guardians of the big house effectively. They were guardians of the garrison or guardians of the people. I think that speaks to the substance of this amendment too. It is an interesting one. Will the Minister respond?