Results 81-96 of 96 for garda speaker:Noel Grealish

Perjury and Related Offences Bill [Seanad] 2018: Motion [Private Members] (29 Jul 2020)

Noel Grealish: ...among the common law jurisdictions of the world in not having a statutory offence of perjury. While this will not be a magic solution to resolve the insurance crisis plaguing businesses it will signal to the courts, the Garda, the legal profession and society that Ireland as a nation will no longer tolerate lying under oath for personal gain. It is a positive sign that cases of false and...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Mar 2021)

Noel Grealish: ...frustration that little is being done to tackle this problem which is getting completely out of control. On two separate occasions I have asked for a task force to be established, consisting of An Garda Síochána, departmental officials and local authorities, to deal with this situation. They must be given real powers including the power to use CCTV footage and the power to...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2020)

Noel Grealish: ...destroyed, including our environment. I ask that the Taoiseach would strengthen the legislation and hit them where it hurts. The vehicle should seized and we should give the local authorities and the Garda the resources to do that. Hit them where it hurts, take the vehicle from them and let them pay a substantial fine before they get the vehicle back again.

Leaders' Questions (13 Jul 2016)

Noel Grealish: I am not questioning the Garda. What is happening with the bail laws is frustrating for the force. I do not doubt the Government's good intentions regarding reform of these laws. However, Government legislative programmes stretching back to when the Taoiseach took office in 2011 contained a commitment on introducing a bail Bill. Such a Bill has never been laid before the House and we are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council: Defence and Related Matters (26 Apr 2018)

Noel Grealish: ...of pay and conditions again as many other members have spoken about them. It is a big issue, however, and we get it all the time. Many members of the Defence Forces are now leaving to join An Garda Síochána, and I have met four such young lads in the past five weeks. I know the Department is making a submission to the Public Service Pay Commission on behalf of the Defence...

Community Safety and Fireworks: Motion [Private Members] (22 Sep 2020)

Noel Grealish: ..., in part due to the fact that a lot of antisocial behaviour goes unreported because people are afraid of reprisals. With regard to the greatest weakness in our current laws, our local councils and gardaí need more power to act quickly and effectively to stamp out antisocial behaviour. Council officials can find their hands tied. Current legislation is not an effective...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú (Atógáil) - Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (27 Jun 2020)

Noel Grealish: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach. I offer my deepest sympathy to the family, friends and members of An Garda Síochána on the recent tragic death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan. I also pay tribute to all the front-line staff who have done so much for this country in recent months during the Covid-19 pandemic. It is 140 days today since the general election took...

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)

Noel Grealish: -----such as teachers, county council workers, city council workers and off duty members of the Garda Síochána. I spoke to two doctors who were on the march including the large number of people who work in factories and in various jobs all over the city. They were there because they are worried. The universal social charge will become a big issue with €3.5 billion...

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (2 Oct 2013)

Noel Grealish: ...back to Sligo, which is an example of unfair work practices. I will raise another matter that occurred in Galway a while back, and I had raised it with the Minister of State's predecessor, the Garda Síochána and the taxi regulator. With this case, a certain individual purchased ten cars and registered them as taxis, complete with plates and licences. He paid the first...

Leaders' Questions (13 Jul 2016)

Noel Grealish: ...to 500 crimes per week being carried out by people who have already been charged with a criminal offence, in respect of which they are awaiting their day in court. They were apprehended by the Garda, charged and then released while a file was being sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions. A file could be with the Director of Public Prosecutions for months. In the meantime, the...

Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2010: Second Stage (25 May 2010)

Noel Grealish: ...this makes sense. Many individuals and organisations look for money from us on the streets every day of the week for worthy causes. Such requests constitute fundraising and are authorised by the Garda Síochána. One must acknowledge the tremendous work done by volunteers on the streets, including the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Croí and, especially in Galway, the Galway Hospice,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2020)

Noel Grealish: ...and local authorities to clean up the mess, at huge cost. These people keep coming back and keep dumping because they are getting away with it and they know that they will not be caught because gardaí and the local authorities do not have the resources to catch them. This illegal dumping is destroying our countryside, towns and villages and most importantly, our environment. I...

Private Members' Business - Broadband Service Provision: Motion [Private Members] (6 Jul 2016)

Noel Grealish: ...of factors, including a loss of local jobs to bigger companies, usually located in urban areas, emigration of huge numbers of the younger generation, and closures of post offices, shops and Garda stations. That sense of isolation will continue to grow at pace in areas which do not have a high speed broadband connection or even a broadband connection of any kind. While connection...

Motor Insurance: Motion [Private Members] (27 Feb 2018)

Noel Grealish: ...year. I was rather shocked last week to be told in reply to a parliamentary question that there are no records kept on the number of cases of compensation for personal injury that have been thrown out of court because they were deemed fraudulent. There is no record of such cases referred to the Garda Síochána for investigation or the number of people convicted of insurance...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management and Congestion in Galway Region: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Noel Grealish: ...of the traffic problems. I received a telephone call from the managing director of a factory in Galway. The top person had flown in from the United States, but he was stuck in traffic and late for a meeting. He had to get a Garda escort to get him there on time. We have to work on the issue of forward planning. I ask Mr. Finn and Mr. McGrath to tell people who will be listening to...

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (26 Mar 2020)

Noel Grealish: ...the people at the forefront of this battle which faces our nation at this challenging and uncertain period. These are the doctors, consultants and all other medical professionals, as well as the Garda, fire services, local authority, Defence Forces and social welfare staff. In addition, we must acknowledge others who are working each day such as cleaners, those working in essential...