Results 121-140 of 218 for garda speaker:Thomas Pringle

Third Interim Report of the Disclosures Tribunal: Statements (Resumed) (25 Oct 2018)

Thomas Pringle: ...we have at present. Unfortunately, it is a system we have always had. People from republican backgrounds have known what the system is like and how it has worked. They know how members of the Garda have worked with impunity and can do whatever they want and that this has always been the way. It is only when we see the issue widening out into the wider community that we can see the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2020)

Thomas Pringle: ...time that other legislation has been in place and the number of times it has been used to deal with addressing this sort of offence. When one cannot find an offence in law, it would mean that the Garda or the DPP would have to be inventive to have provision made for it there. To have it defined might be-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: ...to FRT, and it has been highlighted in other jurisdictions that it is biased against particular members of the community, particularly people of colour. How will those risks be managed by An Garda Síochána if FRT is rolled out?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (9 Jun 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 246. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of alcohol test purchases that were carried out within the Donegal Garda division; the number of premises that were found in breach of licensing laws; the frequency with which alcohol test purchases were carried out in each of the years 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a...

Other Questions: Missing Persons (20 Oct 2015)

Thomas Pringle: The Garda authorities are aware of the allegations and the substance of the investigations. Earlier this year, Ann Doherty wrote to the Minister requesting a meeting to outline her concerns about the handling of the case, but the Minister declined to meet her. In light of the fact that two weeks ago the Taoiseach said he would be happy to meet her, would the Minister reconsider her decision...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Plan (31 Jan 2017)

Thomas Pringle: ...way in which it is intended the action plan for rural development will increase social provisions in rural towns and maintain the presence of existing social provisions such as post offices, rural Garda stations and bus routes in view of the fact that these vital services are needed to attract new residents into these areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4167/17]

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Thomas Pringle: ...the allegations that have been presented to them. He again attempted to deflect, confuse and divert attention from the major issues in these various crisis that have come up in regard to how the Garda and the Department of Justice and Equality have dealt with very serious allegations. To try and blame Fianna Fáil for the problems from their time in government was pathetic. We all...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: ...taking place in the North regarding the historical investigations, the Troubles and such. The Houses of the Oireachtas has been deeply critical of this decision, and rightly so. How does An Garda Síochána currently handle, in terms of specific units, reviews and procedure of investigations, looking into similar cases in this jurisdiction? This State is not immune from the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Opening Hours (11 Sep 2017)

Thomas Pringle: 621. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there has been a decrease in Garda hours in the main station in Ballybofey and the Stranorlar area in Donegal in the past year; if so, if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of local businesses and residents of a noticeable increase in criminal activities in the area; the way in which he will address these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bail Law (18 Sep 2019)

Thomas Pringle: 133. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he has had contact with the Garda Commissioner on the objection of the State to bail in the case of persons (details supplied); his further plans to ensure that the relevant authorities examine the situation from a humanitarian position in view of their advanced years and the fact that the seizing of their passports has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Protocol Issues: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (12 Feb 2014)

Thomas Pringle: ...surveillance on GSOC, who would have the means to do that and then take that direction in the investigation? Would it be reasonable to suggest that this would lead the witness to believe that An Garda Síochána would be an organisation that would have the means and the motive to carry out surveillance on GSOC?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: ...collected as a way of addressing the issue? I have a final question that is not related. What can we do now with regard to policing these organisations? Is there anything we can do? Could the Garda be more active in terms of looking at social media companies or more responsive to complaints relating to hate speech and so on?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Departmental Transformation Programme: Department of Justice and Equality (6 Nov 2019)

Thomas Pringle: ...that is what is involved. Perhaps Mr. O'Driscoll will consider this when looking at the progress of the Department's work. That raises concerns for me. Who are the customers in the case of An Garda Síochána?

Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2017)

Thomas Pringle: ...the six questions posed by Sergeant McCabe in his questionnaire. If I heard the Tánaiste correctly, she said earlier that the reason she could not answer the four questions that apply directly to the Garda is that she could possibly risk prejudicing the tribunal. Is it the Tánaiste's contention that the Minister, Deputy Zappone, has prejudiced the tribunal by answering the two...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2023)

Thomas Pringle: It is very important that people have an opportunity to examine where these data are going to be used. Deputy Costello has raised a real risk, particularly given the lack of training of garda personnel who have used and handled CCTV footage previously, which has been spoken about and widely reported, and is known. How can we be sure training will take place and footage will be handled...

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 May 2011)

Thomas Pringle: The Bill aims to make it easier for the Garda to investigate white collar crime and complex crime cases. It deals with a range of offences relating to banking, investment funds and financial services activities and its provisions will also have benefits in wider criminal investigations. There is a great deal of frustration and anger in the country about the lack of movement on the...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Thomas Pringle: ...to make regulations under section 31A. It will also extend the previous sunset clause from 9 November 2020 to June 2021. It will mean fines for those contravening public health measures and will provide additional Garda powers that are supposedly needed. As my colleagues have outlined, there is some doubt about that. I have submitted an amendment for Committee and Report Stages and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Thomas Pringle: ...is key. Based on the figures the Minister of State provided today, by comparison with those provided in response to other questions, it does not seem to be fair. I ask him to impress on the Garda authorities that deployment should be fair and that every part of the country has to be policed in the same way. This is important for community safety. It is important that communities see...

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Thomas Pringle: ...'s contribution yesterday. The motion comes from the appalling handling and disgraceful treatment of Sergeant Maurice McCabe. He dared to raise concerns about corruption and malpractice in the Garda but he was the only one disciplined for it. He has been raising these concerns for 15 years. While the O'Higgins inquiry was ongoing we know Tusla had an active file on false allegations...