Results 11,401-11,420 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: What about the boy with special needs?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: Is there a designated person in a Garda station to deal with a child with special needs or a person with a disability, or is there such a person within the force for every Garda station?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: Would there be one person with training like that on duty in most Garda stations?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: That sounds as if it could solve Dr. O'Flaherty's problem.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: We should stress that line today, because people who ask the hard questions of the Garda are often portrayed as anti-Garda. I totally concur with Dr. O'Flaherty's comments. I had a brother who was in the AGSI for 30 years, so I know all about it.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Dublin Port Tunnel (15 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: 2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding fire and safety plans at the Dublin Port tunnel in the event of a serious accident. [21645/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Dublin Port Tunnel (15 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: My question relates to an important issue of public safety. We are great in this country at having tribunals after the event. My concern is to ensure there are adequate planning and preventative measures in place in the event of a major catastrophe in the Dublin Port tunnel. We saw yesterday the extent of the tragedy in Turkey, where a mining explosion occurred on Tuesday. I take this...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Dublin Port Tunnel (15 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Minister for his response and his invitation to visit the tunnel control centre. He may recall the terrible tragedy that occurred on 24 March 1999 in the Mont Blanc tunnel, where 39 people died when a Belgian transport truck carrying flour and margarine caught fire. At 10.53 a.m. on that day, the driver of the vehicle stopped in the middle of the tunnel in an attempt to fight...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Dublin Port Tunnel (15 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: The buck stops with the Minister on this issue, notwithstanding his reference to the individuals who bear responsibility on a daily basis. Following the Mont Blanc tunnel fire, 16 people and companies were tried on 31 January 2000, five of them for manslaughter. An Italian company had to pay out €13.5 million in compensation. The head of security was given a six-month sentence, the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Staff (15 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: Give us a break.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Staff (15 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: I hope the staff are not out delivering leaflets.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Staff (15 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: That is for sure.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Penalty Points System (15 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: 4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the effectiveness of the penalty points system in saving lives on our roads. [21647/14]
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Penalty Points System (15 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: This question relates to the effectiveness of the penalty points system in saving lives. Has an evidence-based audit been carried out in respect of the system? Many citizens are concerned that the penalty points system no longer relates to road safety and that it is being used as a way of raising revenue. They are of the view that they have been hammered as a result of the introduction of...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Penalty Points System (15 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: The Minister argues that the system has proven to be very effective. He indicated that to date this year, some 67 people have lost their lives, which is horrific. We must ensure that all relevant safety measures, including improving our roads and erecting proper speed limit signs in very dangerous locations, are put in place. I have been approached by citizens who informed me that they...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Penalty Points System (15 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: The problem concerns many of the areas I am talking about, the soft targets. The Minister referred to obeying the rules of the road but in some places there is no sign warning motorists that the speed limit is 50 km/h. Motorists who are dawdling along, perhaps at 58 km/h or 60 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, are caught all of a sudden by a van and are awarded two penalty points and a fine of...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Penalty Points System (15 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: They need to hold on to their cars. They do not want to end up with 12 penalty points.
- Leaders' Questions (15 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: Another stunt.
- Leaders' Questions (15 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: There are a few nice photographs in it today.
- Guerin Report: Statements (15 May 2014)
Finian McGrath: I wish the Minister well and congratulate her. It is very honourable position but a very difficult one to have. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this urgent and important report which led to the resignation of the former Minister for Justice and Equality. I thank and commend Mr. Guerin on his work. I also thank, commend and pay tribute to Sergeant Maurice...