Results 101-112 of 112 for garda speaker:Fiona O'Loughlin

Defence Forces: Motion (4 Apr 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...The Minister never ceases to make promises that the Defence Forces are in a position to meet and to face current threats. Late last year, as we were 24 hours from all-out industrial action by An Garda Síochána, we were assured in the House that the Defence Forces could fill the void. Are we sure the Defence Forces have that capability at this point in time? Are the Defence...

Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...place at the wrong time. Instead, they are forced to accept that their social identity was targeted and they remain at risk of repeat victimisation. Our proposed Bill will ensure the option is open to the Garda and Director of Public Prosecutions to pursue a hate crime conviction should such an offence have occurred. It has been pointed out for some time now that Ireland is out of step...

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ..., LRC, has linked these types of activities to serious psychological harm for the people affected, as the aim is to humiliate and degrade and the proponents are usually successful in this regard. The Garda has reported a significant increase in the number of victims of this crime, especially young people. We were all shocked when we turned on our televisions last Friday night to see how...

Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...; a serious problem that can silently destroy lives. Sometimes loved ones do not know about the problem until the bank manager comes calling, a person loses his or her job or members of the Garda come to the door. Some of the statistics are stark and frightening. Ireland has the seventh biggest gambling spend in the world, while 75% of Irish people know a person who they know to be a...

Civil Law (Presumption of Death) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (12 Mar 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...1% remain missing for a long time. In the recent years from 2014 to 2017, there was an increase to over 9,000 people per year being reported missing. According to the most recent figures from the Garda missing persons bureau, between 2003 and 2018, there were 125,698 missing person reports and of those, 431 people remain missing. This means 431 families are absolutely devastated, along...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Children with Special Educational Needs: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...appointed by the end of 2016, which is very welcome. However, there was an article in The Irish Timeson 9 October stating that almost 400 special needs assistants were waiting to be vetted by An Garda Síochána. If the Department is to implement these recommendations, which I welcome, how does it propose to rectify this situation? It will clearly delay the introduction of new...

Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 May 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...to Clodagh's family. Having so many questions about the murders is clearly one of the hardest parts for the family as it leaves them with no peace. A legal request by Mary and Jacqueline for copies of the Garda files from the investigation into the murders was refused, which is profoundly unjust. Families living with the trauma of family murders have repeatedly called for reviews of...

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Motion (30 May 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...was for the greater good. A moment I cherish and that I know so many people on the island of Ireland cherish occurred at the opening ceremony - which the Tánaiste attended - in Croke Park, when we saw the PSNI and Garda come in with the flame of hope that came in from Bangor. That moment crystallised something special in so many minds, hearts and souls; that we can work together and...

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Public Expenditure and Reform): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...the extra €2.1 million to roll out day services for people with dementia and the ring-fencing of 15% of home care hours for people with dementia are very important measures. Living in safe and secure homes is something that we all want. Therefore, the addition of 1,000 new Garda recruits will help. In conclusion, I commend the tireless work of this Government in providing a very...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 Jun 2023)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...that is fit for purpose. Ireland is basically the only country in the western world that does not have hate crime legislation at the moment. Hate crimes increased by 29% in 2022 according to the Garda. There is no doubt but that legislation alone will not tackle the scourge of extreme views or hate that are out there. It needs to be part of a wider response with education and with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Apr 2022)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...like Colombia takes considerable courage, conviction and guts. It is wonderful that she has chosen to visit Ireland and she is certainly very welcome. The Senator spoke about building at Dublin Airport and the challenges with Garda vetting and work permits. He asked for the Army to be brought in to solve its problems. It is simply not good enough in my view. I believe 1.7 million...

Domestic Violence: Statements (11 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...Is it any wonder that the figures for femicide are so high? A total of 126 women were killed in the last 32 years by a current or former partner, which is an average of four women per year. The Garda Commissioner said last week that domestic homicide is outnumbering gangland murders by two to one. Gardaí respond to 500 to 600 calls every week. The Istanbul Convention that...