Results 81-100 of 106 for garda speaker:Robbie Gallagher

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: ...successful applications to date. This clearly shows that we have a problem with the scheme in that it appears to be too onerous for communities to take up. This is an awful pity because at a time when Garda numbers are low and we are trying to assist the gardaí in doing their job, the role of CCTV could be vital in assisting the gardaí. The communities and the gardaí want...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: ...sentencing for anyone who assaults an emergency worker. Unfortunately, assaults on emergency workers are on the increase. We noted the horrific assault over the weekend of two members of the Garda, a man and woman going about their duty to protect the community they serve. Unfortunately, other professionals, be they nurses, paramedics, doctors or others in the medical setting, have been...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: ...that needs to be looked at. People are sick and tired of assaults and antisocial behaviour, including littering. The benefit of CCTV systems particularly in urban areas is immeasurable. It can assist gardaí, who are short in numbers, in their role. A light should be flashing over the low uptake level. Clearly communities want this but unfortunately the application process is too...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Jun 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: ...this debate. The purpose of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2019 is to achieve one simple goal, namely, ensuring that sufficient measures are in place to protect our nurses, gardaí, firefighters, accident and emergency personnel, ambulance personnel and Army personnel who, on a daily basis, put their lives at risk in doing their work. We live in a civilised...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I raise the issue of illegal parking in designated disabled car parking spaces. Unfortunately, this problem seems to be on the increase throughout the country. The Garda in Monaghan has recently voiced concern at the increasing trend of able-bodied motorists parking in designated disabled car parking spaces, particularly in the evening and at weekends. This is a disappointing trend, which...

Seanad: EU Regulations (Europol): Motion (26 Apr 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: .... Since Europol was first established in 1991 as a central European investigation office in the fight against drugs, organised crime and corruption, it has done serious work on behalf of the citizens of Europe. The Garda can be very proud of the role it has played in that too. It is desirable that Ireland opts into this new protocol now so that we can have our say in shaping the final...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: ...Tiernach's Park in Clones town on Ulster final day. To all the people involved and who helped put this day together, including the local club, Cluain Eois, the Ulster Council, the county board, An Garda Síochána, all of the emergency services and Monaghan County Council, I say, "Well done". From a Government perspective, I note that it is critical that we invest in St....

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: ..., continue to do and no doubt will continue to do going forward. I would like to commend them as well. On the last day we were in the Chamber having a debate, mention was made of reports being made to the Garda that were not followed up on. That is very concerning. I would like to send out a strong message today that nobody should suffer in silence. I would encourage anybody who is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Road Traffic Offences: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: ...points. It is amazing how that message hits home and perhaps there is a wider role for technology in terms of getting a quick hit on these other issues. I have a number of questions for An Garda Síochána. Are offences in these areas on the increase? What is the trend there, year on year? Where does technology fit into this in the context of GDPR? Is there an obstacle...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: ...for coming here this afternoon. It has been very useful, albeit somewhat confusing, from my perspective. I am assuming that the starting point for us all here is that we would like to give gardaí every assistance possible in the investigation of crime. I think we are all on the same page in that regard. That said, we want to do it in a way that is lawful and completely above board....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: I second Senator Murnane O'Connor's proposed amendment. I agree with the sentiments she expressed regarding Garda resources. I attended a meeting of the Monaghan joint policing committee last weekend at which the chief superintendent outlined his concerns about the lack of resources with which he had to work. I believe he stated that, by the end of the year, he would be down to eight...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (8 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach agus cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach seo inniu. The most recent statistics from the Garda on domestic violence reports show that in excess of 54,000 reports were made in 2023. That is an 8% increase on 2022. I will share a few other statistics I found truly shocking. It is estimated that one in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: ...we should not be looking at areas where we can improve on things. One of the areas where we need improvement is in North-South co-operation. The common enemy here is Covid-19. A member of An Garda Síochána doing a checkpoint in Emyvale, or indeed in Lifford, should have the power to deal with whomever is not adhering to the restrictions. The same should apply to a PSNI...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (25 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: ...of State is welcome back to the House. I remember when the difficulty arose with this legislation six months ago when premises were extended to facilitate outdoor dining. It created a difficulty for the Garda and the business owners because there was a bit of a grey area as to whether the piece they added onto their premises, grounds or whatever was licensed. That caused some...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (9 Jul 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: ...they had been seeking. As the previous speaker stated, we need some kind of pay body or commission to examine the pay and terms and conditions of the Defence Forces. That is the way forward. The Garda had a similar body of work done in respect of its members' pay and conditions and it is fair to say that the majority of members of that organisation were happy with the outcome of that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (20 Feb 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: ...I pose a few questions. The road we are going down is a very dangerous one. It is a very dangerous precedent to be setting. As was said earlier, if it is the Defence Forces today, will it be the Garda tomorrow, or another aspect of the public service? The old adage "If it's not broken don't fix it" springs to mind here. Going back through the past 34 or 35 years, both RACO and PDFORRA...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (17 May 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: ..., MI5, the PSNI and the Ministry of Defence, have now handed it over. It is deeply worrying, and very sad and frustrating, for the families to learn that the obstacle or blockage now rests with An Garda Síochána. I understand it is a legal interpretation of the terms of reference which it signed off on 12 or 18 months ago. Instead of referring to Operation Denton or the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Northern Ireland (21 Feb 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: ..., and I understand it is still being considered. The killing, as the Minister can imagine, caused widespread anger, and the Irish Government under the stewardship Charles J. Haughey appointed Deputy Garda Commissioner, Eugene Crowley, to investigate the killing. However, the findings of that report have never been made public. The Irish Government has it within its power to hand over...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (15 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: ...British government". He has said the investigation has "seen all information that's there to allow us make a full report on the circumstances around the Glennane series". I also understand that An Garda Síochána has handed over documents pertaining to Operation Denton, including intelligence files. I look forward to the release of that report later this year. When we get both...