Results 101-116 of 116 for garda speaker:Regina Doherty

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Sep 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...today. This issue is not new to Cherry Orchard. The glee and entertainment value seen by all of our eyes last night shows this is a far greater problem than has been acknowledged and respected by the management of An Garda Síochána. It is a shame the Senator was not listened to in February because maybe last night the two guards in the car would not have been subjected to the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...mixed reviews, they are in charge of their response to the law as to whether they go to the pub later, but those who do not have any responsibility for the changes and for how patrons will act are An Garda Síochána. I believe we need to see extra resources, particularly around the hours of the extensions. The really worrying thing - and I agree with what the Senator said about...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 May 2021)

Regina Doherty: ...about and which needs to be addressed by local councils. There has been a definite increase in unacceptable and unwarranted antisocial behaviour, without an accompaniment of an increase in Garda patrols to man these outdoor meaningful dining experiences and summer activities we are supposed to have. That needs to be addressed and I will try to arrange a debate for as soon as possible....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2024)

Regina Doherty: ...and in some of our towns and villages. It is responsible for all of us to help. I will certainly organise that with the Leader as quickly as I can. Senator Currie spoke of her pride in the local Garda Síochána force in Blanchardstown, and we can all relate to that. They had an horrendous Christmas but the response was phenomenal. Some of us have seen the photographs of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Sep 2021)

Regina Doherty: ...to all the front-line workers, who over the past 18 months have done tremendous and Trojan work in making sure we stayed safe, were minded and had food to buy in shops and transport to get to and from where we needed to go. The Garda had some tremendously difficult situations to deal with and I do not think its members should be forgotten. I do not believe we should start pitting parts...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2020)

Regina Doherty: ...to speaking time yesterday to access that opportunity on the next occasion. I will ask the Minister for Justice to come in after Christmas for a debate on the upgrade of the capital plan for the Garda. I will also schedule the debate for the technological universities next week. Senator Hoey raised the issue of the safe return of third level education. That is something we can bring up...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...money on providing special education for all our children who need it. As the numbers have grown over recent years, there has been an increase in the number of special needs assistants to levels our Garda force does not even enjoy, so we know and recognise how great an issue it is to provide services in a timely manner. We have all experienced frustrations with the Department over the...

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

Regina Doherty: ...All they have been doing is what they have been asked to do, that is, to meet each other safely outside. We all need to check ourselves, whether we are Government advisors, health advisors, members of the Garda or politicians. We all need to be incredibly cautious about how we talk to our Irish citizens because we certainly should not be talking down to anybody.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Sep 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...people who were at the committee know exactly what the intentions of those people are. I would support and applaud her because that is the route to go. While there needs to be a response from the Garda for the actions that were avowed, we are going to have the same conversation in six weeks, six months or six years if we do not do something different, and I think that is what the...

Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (7 Mar 2013)

Regina Doherty: ...will always require State intervention to protect them. Their welfare will be served by placing stronger obligations on the State to meet their needs and not by leaving things as they are. The Garda Síochána and the HSE have powers to intervene if there are reasonable grounds to believe there is an immediate and serious risk to the welfare, safety or health of any child. The...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2021)

Regina Doherty: ...It follows through into this programme for Government but the Senator is correct to highlight that the time is running out. Senator Craughwell spoke about the very welcome additions to the resources of An Garda Síochána but highlights a stark difference in what he sees as €35 million being put into the Defence Forces.There is a debate request in with the Minister. I know...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2022)

Regina Doherty: ...of what is historically seen as a gender-based violence. There are many men who are mistreated in their own homes. Equally, thousands of women are likewise mistreated in their homes. We know from recent Garda reports that there was a 60% increase in reporting in the past two years, which is shocking. It shows the extent of the problem. For years, nine counties have had no refuge...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2021)

Regina Doherty: ...has described means we have a problem with the culture, including the changing culture, in this country. That is not something that is going to go away on its own. I was dismayed to hear the assistant Garda Commissioner telling us on television on Monday that we do not have a problem, that we have vibrant cities and that everything is wonderful. This morning, I was pleased to hear our...

Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2017)

Regina Doherty: ...does not have the characteristics of a national identity card that may exist in other countries. It is absolutely not a requirement to have a public services card on one's person. A member of the Garda Síochána cannot ask to see a person's PSC as it would be against the law. The card cannot be requested by any public or private body or person not included as a specified body...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2021)

Regina Doherty: ...this issue on the Order of Business last Monday. I, too, would welcome the imposition of a fines system in Northern Ireland. It never ceases to amaze me that at the end of the week, we are told by An Garda Síochána how many thousands of people have been fined as if it is no big deal. People seem to think that it is only 100 quid. I do not think that people understand how...