Results 121-140 of 765 for garda speaker:Paschal Donohoe

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Second Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Paschal Donohoe: ...answered that he did not want to progress the matter through legislation because there was no clear policy in place on what instruments could be used to detect the presence of drugs and how the Garda would respond to such cases. Has any progress been made since? Unfortunately, it is become frequent for drivers to drive with drugs in their bloodstream and the issue must be addressed. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (14 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​Cycling on a footpath is an offence under road traffic legislation.  Following consultation with An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority, I decided not to include this offence in the first phase of fixed charge notices for cycling offences. I did however introduce a fixed charge notice for cycling without reasonable consideration. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (22 Sep 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Cycling on a footpath is an offence under road traffic legislation.  Following consultation with An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority, I decided not to include this offence in the first phase of fixed charge notices for cycling offences. I did however introduce a fixed charge notice for cycling without reasonable consideration.  This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (26 May 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ...to a fine not exceeding €5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or both. Section 6 (c) of the Road Traffic Act 2014 amends section 38 of the 1961 to allow that a Member of An Garda Síochána may arrest without warrant a person who, in the opinion of the Member, is in breach of section 38 and is disqualified.  My officials are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (2 Dec 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ...sector 31/07/2018 4. Robert Lynch Allied Cork Taxi Council SPSV sector 31/07/2018 5. Joe Herron Irish Taxi Drivers Federation SPSV sector 31/07/2018 6. David McGuinness Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann  SPSV sector 31/07/2018 7. Cornelius O'Donohue Garda National Traffic Bureau of An Garda Síochána An Garda Síochána 31/07/2018 8....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Money Laundering (8 May 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ...financing are not Revenue offences and that Revenue is not the competent authority to investigate such offences. Under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, An Garda Síochána is the relevant body with responsibility for investigating offences of this kind.   Tax evasion is viewed as a predicate offence for money laundering, and I am...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Meetings (25 Jan 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: In the context of the Labour Court Recommendations on Garda pay, and the potential wider implications for the Lansdowne Road Agreement, I met with representatives from ICTU on the 7th of November to listen to their views and inform considerations on these matters by Government.  Officials from my Department met with the Public Service Committee of ICTU under the framework provided by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (20 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ...rickshaws are classified as 'mechanically propelled vehicles'. They, like all other road traffic, are obliged to obey road traffic law. The measures which I introduced last year to allow An Garda Síochána to issue fixed charge notices to cyclists also apply to pedal powered rickshaws and provide an important tool for An Garda Síochána in enforcing the law. ...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: ...to the commitment of the Government to making a difference in respect of this matter. I can answer his final question directly and state that the Government has full faith in the ability of An Garda Síochána to do all that can be done to keep our roads, streets, towns and cities safe. M constituency of Dublin Central has been afflicted by many of the difficulties to which the...

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 26: Collection of Motor Taxation
Vote 20: An Garda Síochána (16 May 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: ...to Deputy Ross when he contacts me about any matter. I will begin with a few points and some questions. I acknowledge that of all the witnesses before the Committee of Public Accounts, An Garda Síochána is unique in that its members put at risk their personal safety while unarmed to keep our country safe. I acknowledge all the great work the Commissioner and his colleagues do...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Drugs Seizures (13 Nov 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ..., in the overall framework of the Government’s National Drugs Strategy 2017-2025. I am advised also that prosecutions for offences in relation to controlled drugs are, by agreement, between Revenue and An Garda Síochána, undertaken by An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Allowances (28 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...in cases of death or injury in the course of duty while travelling by air, or as a direct result of war, insurrection or civil unrest. Members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) and An Garda Síochána are not civil servants and so do not come within the scope of the Superannuation Acts. Therefore they are not eligible for Civil Service Injury Warrants. However, I understand...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: I understand exactly the issues that the Deputy is raising. When I go into Garda stations in my constituency, in the communities that I am lucky and privileged to represent, including Store Street, Bridewell, Mountjoy, and Cabra Garda stations, I see the immense work they do. They are public servants who are out first thing in the morning and last thing at night, frequently putting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (10 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ...Authority (RSA), in its capacity as the national driver licensing authority.  Not to do so is an offence.   I understand that the RSA currently has a manual procedure for notifying An Garda Síochána in relation to cases where people who are disqualified do not surrender their licences and that the two organisations are in discussions about putting...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Criminal Prosecutions (16 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ..., a term of imprisonment or both. Under section 19 of the Criminal Justice Act 2011, any party with evidence of criminal wrongdoing is legally obliged to bring such evidence to the attention of An Garda Síochána. I am advised that at all times where NAMA has had reason to suspect that confidential information has been unlawfully released, NAMA has informed An Garda...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2016: Committee Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ..., we would find ourselves amending the law repeatedly, as new priorities and concerns emerged. On the matters of road signage and conditions, since August 2007 it has been standard practice for a Garda forensic collision team to close a road following a collision resulting in a fatality or serious injury and undertake a detailed investigation of all relevant matters and the location where...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: ...that such an attitude would even be suggested. Public transport is safe, and in circumstances where it is not safe or any kind of issue is developing, I absolutely expect Iarnród Éireann and the Garda would do all they can to respond to the issue. A working group on this matter has been in place since May of this year. I am confident, given the way this issue was raised...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (28 Apr 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: One of the main causes of road crashes on Irish roads is excessive and inappropriate speed.  My Department, in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority, An Garda Síochána and other stakeholders, is continuing to examine this area to identify measures that can be taken to bring about future reductions in fatalities and serious injuries. The main goal of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Use of Irish Airspace and Landing Facilities: (Resumed) Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (18 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ...we would not allow in our territory. However, if I were to very briefly participate in the use of the Deputy's analogy, if such a thing were to happen to me, of course, I would report it to An Garda Síochána. This is where I come back to the point made by Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh and others on how we rely on and respond to assurances. If anybody believes the commitments...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (2 Jul 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ...;the Luas Cross City project, reports regularly to my Department on its progress. The NTA  chair the Luas Cross City Traffic Management Forum comprising representatives of the NTA, RPA, DCC, Dublin Bus, An Garda Síochána and business representatives, utility contractors and main infrastructure contractors, which meets regularly to...