Results 141-160 of 371 for garda speaker:Brendan Griffin

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (17 Dec 2015)

Brendan Griffin: ...Government his views on moving away from the paper motor tax disc system towards an electronic system such as that in place in the United Kingdom; if such a system could reduce evasion and reduce Garda Síochána time requirements for motor tax-related work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45930/15]

Ramming of Garda Vehicles Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Dec 2015)

Brendan Griffin: ...given to back bench Deputies like myself to move Private Members' Bills. This very positive reform has come about in recent years. The purpose of this Bill is to make deliberately ramming a Garda vehicle a specific offence. It applies to a vehicle operated by a member of An Garda Síochána in the course of his or her duties. The aim is to try to reduce the shocking number...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I have a final question on safety efforts, educational efforts and awareness. An idea occurred to me relating to a safety first campaign. There are two Garda days each year, there is a UN day, safety week and the EU day without a fatality. In total, this comes to seven or eight days throughout the year. A number of areas need to be highlighted at the start of every month. We need...

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2011)

Brendan Griffin: ...collar crime and by publishing the Criminal Justice Bill 2011 the Minister is leading the way in this battle. He deserves great credit for the swiftness with which he has acted on this matter. Garda investigative powers will be strengthened by this legislation and this will assist in delivering swifter justice in the area of white collar crime. This legislation will clarify two issues...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (15 Jan 2015)

Brendan Griffin: ...Minister for Justice and Equality her views that modern communications and surveillance technology can play a role in the policing of very isolated rural areas; her further views that the use of Garda surveillance equipment at strategic locations such as unavoidable intersections and so on would act as a deterrent to criminals who feel confident of travelling long distances in rural areas...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2023)

Brendan Griffin: I ask the Minister for Justice what efforts are being made to improve Garda recruitment. In my constituency, for example, the number of gardaí has reduced from 351 in June 2021 to 339 last month. This is a worrying trend. I understand there are pressures throughout the country. Meanwhile the population, as the Minister will be aware, is growing rapidly. I ask for an update on what...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Jun 2023)

Brendan Griffin: 473. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of gardaí, by rank assigned to each respective Garda station in west Kerry, that is, Dingle, Annascaul, Castlegregory and Baile an Fheirtéaraigh; if any of the assigned gardaí at the respective stations are currently not available for duty; if the corresponding personnel numbers, including rank...

Other Questions: Crime Prevention (15 Jan 2015)

Brendan Griffin: I am concerned about the frequent incidents of deliberate ramming of Garda vehicles by criminals, which practice is being reported on the news all too often. I fear that the result of this will be further incidents of serious injury or worse among our gardaí. While I appreciate that there are a number of legislative provisions in place to deter this activity, they are not,...

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Brendan Griffin: ...the day on this matter, but I will try to put as many of the relevant points forward as possible in three minutes. I welcome the Bill, the provisions of which I hope will give an advantage to the Garda and the justice system. We need to put the same level of fear into criminals that they are putting into people. I am not sure whether it can be replicated lawfully but these scumbags need...

Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)

Brendan Griffin: ...do not cost the earth but they offer a great deal of protection to people and provide great peace of mind. We must be more practical in terms of how we respond. The reality is that we need more gardaí. It is as simple as that. At present, we are playing catch-up. We could talk about the reasons for that such as the closure of Templemore but we must focus on strengthening the...

Vaccination Programme and Covid-19: Statements (1 Apr 2021)

Brendan Griffin: I refer to the change announced this week in terms of the roll-out. I too have been contacted by a significant number of people, particularly teachers and gardaí, who have serious concerns about the change. Rather than going the full hog and moving to the system that is now proposed, would it not be more advisable to first look at those high-risk categories and the older cohorts of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (26 Mar 2015)

Brendan Griffin: ...Minister for Justice and Equality if victims of burglary who have cash stolen from their homes are entitled to recoup that monetary amount if it is subsequently partially or wholly recovered by the Garda; if in cases where the recovered cash is being held as evidence, an equivalent amount can be returned to the victim, so that the victim is not financially disadvantaged; if it is usual or...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (14 Jan 2015)

Brendan Griffin: 207. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the methodology used and marking system to decide tenders for State contracts for jobs such as cleaning of Garda stations and so on; if there is positive consideration given to local tenderers over larger firms; if good reputation, best price and positive service history is taken into account; his views that these merits should have...

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

Brendan Griffin: I welcome the opportunity for the Dáil to ask questions on this very important matter. I also welcome the fact that the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has given a commitment to meet with Garda Harrison, but I am conscious that there may be many others in similar situations who were afraid to come forward up to now or for various reasons who feel they have relevant information...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Brendan Griffin: ...and Equality and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. If one has 20% more court cases in the year, even based on the current figures, that is an extra 150 court cases. That is extra Garda Traffic Corps time in the courts and longer periods for waiting for disqualification. I am merely asking could one be into diminishing returns in certain areas here as a result of the change.

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: .... I thank the people who came to their assistance - Ireland's finest. I also acknowledge the emergency workers who came under attack from Ireland's worst. I thank the brave men and women of An Garda Síochána who repelled those attacks and brought order back to the streets on Thursday night. Let us be clear: this is not the fault of the Minister, An Garda Síochána...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Jan 2022)

Brendan Griffin: ...This failure by CAHMS has caused enormous pain and suffering for children and their families in south Kerry. It has had a catastrophic impact on some children. I believe this case warrants a full Garda investigation and I hope that happens. Will the State issue a formal apology to the children and the families involved in this case? Will the Government ensure that every child and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Brendan Griffin: ...that there will be no impact on those who are socially excluded, vulnerable groups, economic markets or rural communities. However, those consulted were Department of Justice and Equality, An Garda Síochána, the RSA and the high-level road safety group. I am curious how that assertion can be made in the RIA without consultation with the other groups to which I refer. It is...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Mar 2023)

Brendan Griffin: The recent sickening attacks on our gardaí carrying out their duties have appalled most people in this country. They are extremely worrying and concerning. The lack of regard for the uniform that has crept in in some places is extremely disturbing. The lack of regard for the human being wearing that uniform is even more disturbing. Will the Taoiseach assure me that this problem is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Brendan Griffin: ...in doubt? How accurate are those devices that people can get to test the alcohol level before they decide to drive? There are disposable versions but with the more expensive versions used by the Garda, mouthpieces can be replaced for 15 cent. Is there a space for those kinds of measures?