Results 121-140 of 565 for garda speaker:Paddy Burke

Seanad: Business of Seanad (26 Nov 2013)

Paddy Burke: ...seo a réiteach ar bhonn náisiúnta.I have also received notice from Senator Martin Conway of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Finance to consider setting aside an unused building for a temporary alternative purpose such as the currently unused old Ballymun Garda station to accommodate a worthwhile cause in the community.I have also received notice from...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Apr 2014)

Paddy Burke: ...by POBAL on behalf of her Department into Naíolann na nOileán-Muintearas; whether the recommendations in the report have been complied with and whether the matters outlined have been referred to the Garda and-or Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, and, if not, why not. I have also received notice from Senator Colm Burke of the following matter:The need for the Minister for the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Nov 2011)

Paddy Burke: ...of Public Work's proposed remedial actions. I have notice from Senator Darragh O'Brien of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence to confirm that Malahide Garda station will remain as a 24 hour a day full-time station serving the areas of Malahide, Kinsealy and Portmarnock and that the opening hours of this station will not be restricted, or that...

Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Report Stage. (24 May 2006)

Paddy Burke: ...maintenance, road signage, markings and a number of other issues. It would act to pull a number of agencies together with regard to areas of responsibility. These would include, for example, the Garda; the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform; the Department of Transport; the Department of the Environment and Local Government; and local government. All these could be pulled...

Seanad: Post Office Network: Motion (26 Apr 2021)

Paddy Burke: ...one post office in a large chunk of central Mayo. They cannot survive because neither the population nor the business is there. The area I come from had two shops, a post office, two pubs and a Garda barracks. Now there is no shop, no Garda barracks, no post office and one pub. That is not uncommon in large areas throughout the length and breadth of the country. Many proposals have...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (17 Jul 2013)

Paddy Burke: ...have also received notice from Senator Denis Landy of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to give an update on the progress made in reducing the waiting time for Garda vetting in view of the fact that 23 staff have been deployed from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and another 31 staff from other sections of the public sector and that...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Jun 2012)

Paddy Burke: ...received notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to ensure the retention of the district headquarter status of Glenties Garda station, County Donegal, and if he will give an assurance that there will be no further station closures in the county. I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (9 Jul 2008)

Paddy Burke: ...through this House and the Dáil. An issue was raised by Senator Norris relating to down-and-outs and people we might term as "winos". When they drink in town halls or public places, what will the Garda do upon implementation of this Bill? Will they confiscate the drink or move them on? With regard to by-laws passed by local authorities either permitting or banning the drinking of...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (15 Dec 2011)

Paddy Burke: .... I have notice from Senator John Kelly of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the rationale for the proposed closure of Tarmonbarry and Loughglynn Garda stations in County Roscommon. I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment and they will be taken at the conclusion of business. As Senator...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2023)

Paddy Burke: The Road Safety Authority is responsible for compiling official statistics on road traffic accidents. It receives collision data from An Garda Síochána and produces official statistics to help to develop evidence-based road safety interventions. The statistics it produces in respect of accidents detail the time the accident occurred, the day of the week on which it occurred, the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (14 Dec 2011)

Paddy Burke: ...today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the rationale used in making the decision to restrict the opening hours of Malahide Garda Station, which serves more than 25,000 people; the cost savings that will be made; when this change will be effective from and if he will reverse this decision. I have notice from Senator...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (15 Jun 2011)

Paddy Burke: ...notice from Senator Terry Leyden of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to make a statement on the Government's decision to accept no new recruits at the Garda training College in Templemore for at least two years. I have also received notice from Senator Paschal Mooney of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Apr 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...from Senator Jim D'Arcy of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to clarify the position in relation to staffing levels and operational procedures in Blackrock Garda station, Blackrock, County Louth, in view of community concerns in relation to a possible reduction in staff numbers.I have also received notice from Senator Martin Conway of the following...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (4 Feb 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...arrangements to ensure that no conflict of interest arises in respect of members of the independent panel appointed to examine a number of cases involving allegations of misconduct by members of An Garda Síochána, including the case of the killing of an individual (details supplied).I have also received notice from Senator Colm Burke of the following matter:The need for the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (5 Feb 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...review.I have also received notice from Senator Diarmuid Wilson of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the position with regard to the provision of a new Garda headquarters in Bailieborough, County Cavan.I have also received notice from Senator Colm Burke of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to clarify the...

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Paddy Burke: ...in its duty and is unable to undertake the service, in which case it would be contracted out. What would happen in the meantime given that prisoners would still have to be taken to court? Would the Garda Síochána have to take over the service? From my reading of the Bill, I thought contracts would be awarded and that we would have competition for this service. It is clear there will be...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2018)

Paddy Burke: ...the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, wishing his constituents a happy Christmas. Issues have been raised by the Road Safety Authority as to whether it is safe or not. The Garda say that it is safe but we need a report on what is safe and what is not safe in how those Christmas sleighs are displayed. I appeal to the Minister because the sleigh displays the Mayo...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Mar 2012)

Paddy Burke: ...received notice from Senator Martin Conway of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to reassure the community of Miltown Malbay, County Clare, that the present Garda arrangements in the town will not be affected by any proposed changes in rostering. I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (5 Feb 2014)

Paddy Burke: ...Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to reverse the cutbacks in hours, equipment and manpower at Skibbereen Garda station.I have also received notice from Senator Marie Moloney of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Finance to address the problems arising due to the recent replacement of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2023)

Paddy Burke: .... There are no proper forms to do so. The HSE and the Department of Education do not take responsibility for giving people the forms. There are no forms in the embassies around the world. The Garda states it is not its problem. However, there is quite clearly a problem in this regard. I ask the Leader to bring this to the attention of the Government. There should be a standard form...