Results 941-960 of 7,404 for speaker:Mick Wallace
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Complaints Procedures (6 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of complaints received by the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission since its inception in 2007; the number of these complaints submitted for investigation; the number of cases which resulted in criminal prosecutions; the number of cases which resulted in disciplinary processes against individual members of An Garda Siochana; if he will...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Complaints Procedures (6 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: The Minister referred to the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The objectives of the commission were set out as being to establish a system for dealing with complaints that is efficient, effective and fair to all concerned,and, second, to promote public confidence in the system. Does the Minister admit that the recent comments of the UN rapporteur following her visit in November 2012...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Complaints Procedures (6 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: If I may respond ---
- Other Questions: Road Traffic Offences (6 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: On the issue of the penalty points, the Minister rubbished my assertion that the Commissioner was throwing cold water on the investigation. I will quote the Commissioner in December last.
- Other Questions: Road Traffic Offences (6 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: The Commissioner stated, "There is no question of what has been described as a culture of non-enforcement of penalties being tolerated by An Garda Síochána".
- Other Questions: Road Traffic Offences (6 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: Can I ask the supplementary question?
- Other Questions: Road Traffic Offences (6 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: Would the Minister agree that an independent investigation was more likely to give us accountability and transparency?
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (6 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that the Garda confidential recipient system is operating effectively and provides protection for whistle blowers; if he has any plans to make any changes to the operation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11600/13]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (6 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to reverse the decision to downgrade Gorey Garda Station, County Wexford, in view of the fact that the fast growing population and level of crime in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11601/13]
- Other Questions: EPSEN Act 2004 (7 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he will publish and take action on the plan to implement the EPSEN Act 2004 in view of the contents of a report (details supplied) from the Children's Rights Alliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11887/13]
- Other Questions: EPSEN Act 2004 (7 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. We all recognise that children with special educational needs rely heavily on the State. Supports appropriately provided and administered early to improve their educational experience and outcomes are vital. I acknowledge that there is an enormous cost involved in the provision of SNA support. However, current demand for such support is...
- Other Questions: EPSEN Act 2004 (7 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: Does the Minister of State foresee the EPSEN Act being implemented this year or is that too optimistic?
- Other Questions: School Guidelines on Mental Health (7 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: An holistic approach and ensuring all teachers are clued into what is going on is a good idea. Gorey Community School is the biggest school in Wexford with more than 1,500 pupils.
- Other Questions: School Guidelines on Mental Health (7 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: I coach six of the young fellows who attend the school. The school has a great deal of pressure at present from social problems and social issues. The Minister's hopes to develop a more holistic approach in all schools is good and I agree if every teacher is focused in the right area, and is copped on as to how to deal with these issues, it would definitely be progressive, but it does not...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Inspection Reports (7 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether the inspection system in place for secondary schools is operating in a satisfactory manner; if he is satisfied with the impact they are having on education standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11888/13]
- Other Questions: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (12 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: I will definitely be brief. The Minister has indicated that inspection will only be applied to a minority of the tanks yet he says he is serious about cleaning up the water table. How, in God's name, can he be sure he can clean up the water table if he does not inspect all the tanks? On my second question, the Minister has capped the grant at €4,000. We know that in some cases a...
- Other Questions: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (12 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: Fear is a great thing.
- Other Questions: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (12 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: The Minister did not answer my second question. I asked two questions.
- Other Questions: Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (12 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: What about that Minister?
- Other Questions: Water Charges (12 Mar 2013)
Mick Wallace: It would be worth pointing out that the 2,000 houses with boundary boxes in County Wexford were built in recent years and the owners will have the comfort of knowing that they paid the highest indirect taxation in Europe when they were purchasing their homes. Given that water is not cheap, would it not be a better business plan to fix the pipes from which 40% of the water supply leaks into...