Results 201-220 of 11,257 for speaker:Matt Carthy
- Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: I thank Dr. Coxon. The Commissioner will be aware that, the week before last, the Minister for justice issued an apology to the family of Shane O'Farrell. Shane was from my hometown. The apology related to the fact the person who killed Shane was at liberty. Does the Commissioner accept that there were Garda failings in that instance that would have warranted the apology from the Minister?
- Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: It has been well documented the man who killed Shane was in breach of multiple bail conditions across multiple sources. We also know from the scoping exercise conducted that there is a file on this individual within the Garda National Crime and Security Intelligence Service. Are there any circumstances in which the Garda would be willing to publish such a file on an individual, considering...
- Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: It would be welcome it if Mr. Harris did. Several non-committee members wish to contribute. I suggest that each have a five-minute interaction before I allow a run-down. Could they keep within that timeframe?
- Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: They will. I will make sure of it. I call Deputy Ó Súilleabháin, who is to be followed by Deputy Ní Raghallaigh.
- Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: In other words, they do not qualify while seeking international protection. It is only after the process has been completed.
- Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: Could members try to keep to the three-minute mark? I call Deputy Gannon.
- Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: Am I to take it from the Commissioner's remarks that he is not involved in the selection process and will not be on the panel to select his replacement?
- Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: That is a point to note.
- Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: Clearly, there are GDPR issues in this regard.
- Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: I remind the member and the Commissioner to be live to the fact there is a Fiosrú investigation ongoing.
- Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: We are running very tight on time.
- Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: There are two members who have not come in yet so I will allow them to come in and there are other members who have not had a second opportunity to come in yet. Senator Rabbitte will be next, followed by Senator McDowell.
- Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: Please be conscious of time as we have to be finished by half past.
- Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: Did Deputies Brabazon or Cahill want to come in, very briefly?
- Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: I am going to allow Deputy Cahill in very briefly. He is okay. On that note, I thank Commissioner Harris, Deputy Commissioner Shawna Coxon and Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly. Our engagement was frank. I thank the witnesses for ensuring their responses were equally frank and to the point. They have indicated they will respond in writing to a number of queries that were raised. We would...
- Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: Can we move on?
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: 148. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his proposals to reduce the amount of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic exported from Ireland; if he has considered introducing a levy on the use of virgin plastics; and if his Department will collate data on the quantities of PET plastic that are recycled domestically and exported. [30327/25]
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Council (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: 180. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the position taken by Ireland at the recent meeting of the European Council regarding the request from the Spanish government for Basque, Catalan and Galician to be recognised as official languages of the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29333/25]
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Humanitarian Aid (10 Jun 2025)
Matt Carthy: 898. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of humanitarian assistance scheme 1 applications, per county, received following Storm Éowyn; the number therein that were granted on initial assessment; the number refused on initial assessment and the number not yet finalised, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29406/25]