Results 121-140 of 231 for garda speaker:Thomas Byrne

Passport Services: Statements (26 May 2022)

Thomas Byrne: ..., or that a parent simply had not consented despite the fact that the form purported to show that he or she did. A number of cases every year, although I have no specific examples, are referred to An Garda Síochána in relation to that. The point I am trying to make is that a level of checking must go on, particularly in respect of first-time applications, to make sure passports...

Seanad: Reporting of Lobbying in Criminal Legal Cases Bill 2011: Second Stage (21 Sep 2011)

Thomas Byrne: ...it and let it pass Second Stage. If it comes before us on Committee Stage, Fianna Fáil will suggest substantial amendments. We believe that under no circumstances should somebody contact the Garda or the DPP and in most cases contact should not be made with the courts. However, we believe circumstances do exist where private representations can be made with regard to the humane...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Safety (28 Nov 2023)

Thomas Byrne: ...service area policy is expected to be published by TII by the end of the year. This policy will update the existing policy, which was published in 2014. A draft of the new policy was released for public consultation in July. An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority were consulted during the preparation of the draft policy and are supportive of the changes outlined....

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Courts Service (27 Nov 2012)

Thomas Byrne: ...perceive, a quick courthouse visit in which persons get their convictions and everybody holds their breathe and sees them go to jail. Rather, it brings much business to the town, whether visiting gardaí, lawyers or unfortunate defendants and their families, and adds to the prestige of the town. The business community in Kells is most concerned about this issue as well. It is about the...

Seanad: Standards of Care in Residential Care Homes: Statements (10 Dec 2014)

Thomas Byrne: ...the Department or to the HSE. That information could be critical, dignity saving or even life saving. I would also like the Minister of State to come back in due course and give us an update on the Garda investigation into the activities at Swinford. If an assault were to take place outside the House today, those involved would be arrested immediately and rightly so. The same should...

Seanad: Planning Issues (8 Mar 2012)

Thomas Byrne: ...parallel to a village it will not get approval for a bypass from An Bord Pleanála. That is not a planning matter. It is a matter for democratic decision making. I am trying to highlight to the Garda the necessity for enforcement in this regard and I would like the National Roads Authority to do that also. We will keep up the pressure from this side of the House. Everybody is agreed on...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest: Statements (8 Jul 2016)

Thomas Byrne: ...vociferously in recent weeks and months by the teachers, particularly young teachers. Their unions have been on board but the young teachers have driven it massively and have driven it on behalf of An Garda Síochána and other young public servants. It just so happens that teachers were recruited throughout the crisis while people were not recruited in many other areas. We want...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2015)

Thomas Byrne: ...very dangerous situation was allowed to arise in recent days. The Taoiseach has already decided the outcome of a review by denying that resource issues had anything to do with the lack of a secure Garda escort with this individual, yet the Minister for Justice and Equality has launched a review. The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, would want to come into...

Seanad: Report of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media: Statements (11 May 2023)

Thomas Byrne: ...decision. If we could get that message out it would be a bit of a foundation for this. Clearly, however, there have been much more serious incidents. I am glad the strong message I had about An Garda Síochána is getting across as well. While I do not want to get into specific incidents, there are Garda investigations under way. People need to know that this will happen in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

Thomas Byrne: ...too much about it, namely, the notorious Rodolphus Allen trust. I raised the matter in the Seanad last July. I described it as a scam and I encouraged people not to get involved. I reported it to the Garda. I am pleased to see action has been taken at last and some of those involved have been arrested and are before the courts. I repeat my warning to people about such scams. They...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2011)

Thomas Byrne: ...to me that they did not know much about it, but I told them it was only a short document. I urge people to read it in advance of any debate and to stop using the document to justify reductions in gardaí, cuts to SNAs and so on, because these things are not mentioned in the IMF deal. They were Government decisions that are within the sovereignty and the economic competence of this State....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Events (5 Dec 2023)

Thomas Byrne: ...to Government guarantees and the provision of public services. To that end, officials in the Department engage closely with a range of bodies including National Governing Bodies of Sport, local authorities, An Garda Síochána, other Government Departments and agencies in evaluating and delivering major sports events. In line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, a...

Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Feb 2024)

Thomas Byrne: ...we share gratitude for, but what is not spoken about as much is the backdrop to that. The year 1996 was a very violent one. There were disgraceful massive bombings in Canary Wharf and Manchester city centre, and a member of An Garda Síochána was murdered in cold blood. He showed a great deal of skill in dealing with those issues, while obviously completely revulsed by...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2017)

Thomas Byrne: ...State to ensure justice was done and people were punished for their crimes. Sometimes this was done at great risk to the members of the Judiciary, and I am aware of several members of the Special Criminal Court who have ongoing Garda protection. I know that, given all that history and having regard to the importance of the Judiciary, it is not in the hearts of Fine Gael to line up...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (3 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this issue, at long last, in the Chamber with the Minister, Deputy Bruton. The issue has left the headlines because of the Garda dispute but it is of serious concern and worry to parents and students around the country. We have probably all experienced a teacher strike in our lifetime and one day off here or there is probably considered a bit of a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (19 Oct 2023)

Thomas Byrne: ..., to convene a meeting with various representatives to address the situation including all elected representatives, community representatives, representatives of Kildare County Council and from An Garda Síochána, and the union representing staff employed at Castletown House and estate. The impact of the protest on the health, safety, and welfare of OPW staff is a concern, and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Transport Scheme: Discussion (25 Sep 2018)

Thomas Byrne: ...13 September stating she had just received notification that the provision of school transport had been approved. This puts the school principal in a position where they have to seek to hire an escort and Garda clearance. I tabled a parliamentary question about the number of applications for school transport that had not been dealt with for children with special needs. At the start of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (25 Oct 2023)

Thomas Byrne: ...may withdraw grants, require repayment of all or part of a grant and/or bar applications from this organisation for a period of time. Applicants are also reminded that the Department may inform An Garda Síochána if it is found that false or misleading documentation has been submitted. If an application under the SCEP is successful, a letter of "provisional allocation" is...

Road Safety. (26 Mar 2009)

Thomas Byrne: ...people and a young baby were brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda and, thank God, nobody sustained serious injuries. My thoughts are with those caught up in the incident and the gardaí and emergency services who performed wonderful work on the day. However, this accident highlights yet again the need for a review of road safety on the N2 and in particular the urgent need...

Seanad: NAMA and Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Transparency Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Thomas Byrne: ...that the last time Senator Daly used parliamentary privilege - which I presume he is using in some of his statements - it was a very effective use of Seanad privilege and has resulted in a Garda investigation of child sexual abuse in the Munster region. Therefore, when Senator Daly uses privilege he is to be listened to and what he says must be taken very seriously. I do not think he...