Results 81-100 of 193 for garda speaker:Frank Feighan

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Abortion Services (7 May 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...of health and the protection of the rights and freedoms of others. The Department of Health has provided information on existing public order legislation to the HSE. It has also liaised with An Garda Síochána on safe access to termination of pregnancy services and the Garda National Protective Services Bureau has issued a notice to all Garda stations raising awareness about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at Local Level: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Frank Feighan: I thank the witnesses for attending and for their great work not just in this area but in many areas in our State. It is great that An Garda Síochána uses training to implement this approach and that it worked in conjunction with the University of Limerick and that so far, 3,500 have taken this course so far. It is nice to see An Garda Síochána has collaborated with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Frank Feighan: ...past seven or eight pubs. I left at midnight on a Saturday and met no car coming towards me. That tells me that fewer people are going to pubs in rural areas. We need to use more imagination. Gardaí are a very valuable resource but they should be out stopping crime. We need to use modern technology such as the speed vans which have helped gardaí ensure that many people...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2004)

Frank Feighan: ...and riots, fuelled by drink throughout the country. It is creating a very bad impression and sending a serious message to visitors. We have to invite the Minister to respond to Members questions on Garda resources and the deployment of the promised additional 2,000 gardaí. If we do not stamp out this behaviour, St. Patrick's Day celebrations will be banned because the thugs and louts will...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 May 2006)

Frank Feighan: ...task force on setting up a local drugs hotline so those who want to pass on information on drug dealing in their communities can inform the operators of the hotline, who relay the information to gardaí. As politicians, we take great pride in the fact that we know what is happening on our own patch and in our communities. If we know what is going on, we can also pass information to...

Seanad: Public Order Offences: Statements. (2 Mar 2006)

Frank Feighan: ...some of the major towns around the country? I am worried that copycat violence may occur and that these thugs and neo-nationalist criminals will simply look for any excuse to cause trouble. I hope gardaí will receive the proper resources with which to deal with the threat of such trouble. The Minister will receive the complete support of everyone in this House to ensure this year's St....

Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 May 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...McEntee, I thank everyone for their broad support for this important Bill and for their contributions over recent days. As the Minister mentioned in her opening remarks on Tuesday, the current Garda compensation scheme has been in operation since the 1940s. It is important that we update the processes and key actors to make it more efficient and effective by utilising systems that are...

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. - National Drugs Strategy: Motion. (12 Nov 2003)

Frank Feighan: ...alcohol. However, there is now a more sinister threat from speed and other such addictive substances, which we must tackle. As regards the deployment of resources, someone said that an extra 2,000 gardaí will not make any difference. I believe they would be a big help. When the Government made that promise at the last general election, the electorate expected that the extra gardaí would...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (24 Feb 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...agreed to adopt a health-lead approach to drug use, known as the health diversion programme. There are two components to the programme whereby a person in possession of drugs, determined by An Garda Síochána to be for personal use, on the first occasion would be referred by An Garda Síochána on a mandatory basis to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for a health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (19 Jan 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...includes the cost of recruiting a national coordinator. The DRIVE Oversight committee leading the initiative comprises of relevant stakeholders from the Regional and Local Drug and Alcohol Task Forces, An Garda Síochána, the HSE Addiction Services, Family Support Services, Community & Voluntary services and Probation Services The DRIVE Project aims to; 1. Develop a data...

Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Mar 2012)

Frank Feighan: ...the same people who are involved in the very lucrative illegal trade in metal. It is important that businesses that accept jewellery be fully aware of their responsibilities. I agree that gardaí have called to many cash for gold premises and have made the owners aware of their responsibilities. The Bill is very opportune and welcome. My business was once robbed by a group who stole...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (3 Feb 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...service, residential care service or home support. This post provides a vital voice for vulnerable older people and people with a disability. The Dignam report recommended that the HSE and the Garda put in place a memorandum of understanding to support publication of reports by the HSE where there is a live Garda investigation. The HSE and the Garda have developed a draft memorandum of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Programme for Government (5 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...health services and provide a pathway to recovery, thereby avoiding a criminal conviction. The programme will offer compassion, not punishment, to people who use drugs. Under the programme, An Garda Síochána will divert a person found in possession of drugs for personal use to the HSE for a health screening and brief intervention. The Health Diversion Programme is aligned...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Frank Feighan: They have obviously been taken from serious duties. Unless this Government introduces 2,000 extra gardaí the drug gangs and serious criminal gangs——

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (30 Jan 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 1289: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will take action in relation to the fact that there are only three gardaí stationed at Ballinamore, County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2558/08]

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (2 Oct 2008)

Frank Feighan: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason his Department did not seek a bulk discount when purchasing 700 Garda patrol cars, as outlined in the Comptroller and Auditor General's recent report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32788/08]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (21 May 2009)

Frank Feighan: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a garda clearance certificate will issue to persons (details supplied) in County Roscommon. [20824/09]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (22 Jun 2010)

Frank Feighan: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person (details supplied) has not received a decision regarding a Garda interview completed six years ago. [26227/10]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 Nov 2010)

Frank Feighan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if funding will be made available to carry out minor improvements to the Garda barracks (details supplied). [41028/10]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Service: Garda Vetting Service (12 Apr 2011)

Frank Feighan: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason Garda clearance is taking several months to complete and his views on the operation of procedure. [7637/11]