Results 201-220 of 578 for garda speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...was happy when the Fine Gael LGBT group made a submission on the need to support the elderly, given that people are living longer.The Senator raises a good point and we will have that debate in the House. Garda Síochána operational matters are a matter for the Garda and I will not get into the matter the Senator raised. It is important for common sense to apply to how people...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...and the banter when one walked into her office. As Senator Feighan said, she is a Roscommon woman as well, which is all good. I begin by responding to Senators Ardagh and Conway-Walsh on the Garda Commissioner and the ongoing issues in Templemore. An examination is ongoing and it is important that we get to the bottom of it. All of us who are involved in Irish life are concerned about...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...and increasing the standard of living. We all accept, of course, that there is still a lot of work to be done. Senators Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Victor Boyhan and Gerry Horkan referred to Stepaside Garda station. I am certainly not going to rain on their parade, but Senator Neale Richmond is the public representative closest to the station. It is a matter for the Cabinet...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Violence Bill 2017 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to be adjourned not later than 2 p.m.; No. 2, statements on the audit of the use of section 12 of the Child Care Act by An Garda Síochána, to be taken at 2 p.m. and to conclude not later than 3 p.m. with contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, time to be shared, and the Minister to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...of what happens at home. I will come back to the alcohol aspect shortly, but this is very important. It is also important to put on the record of the House that in the context of Tusla and An Garda Síochána, work has been done and they are now ready to sign a protocol in respect of the operation of section 12. Senator Boyhan has come back to the House. The Minister, Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...national security committee, the operations of which are confidential as one might expect, comprises officials from the Departments of the Taoiseach and Justice and Equality and members of An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces.It is chaired by the Secretary General of the Department of An Taoiseach. Its job is to ensure the Government is informed and the Taoiseach is advised...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...voluntary and sporting groups. The Senator is right that it is about people making communities, and the Government must deliver and implement that plan. There is a commitment to reopen Fitzgibbon Street Garda station and money has been ring-fenced but I share the Senator's view that there must be staging posts along to the way on the points he raised. I would be happy for the Minister...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., I know they do tremendous work, which is of value of our communities and society. Senators Conway-Walsh, Bacik, Wilson, Feighan, Daly and McFadden raised the ongoing issue relating to An Garda Síochána. It is important to recognise the importance of the force to our society and our communities. All of us should thank and commend the men and women who patrol our streets and...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: If the Senator wants to go through history and speak about being "nasty", she should look at her own party's relationship with An Garda Síochána.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: It is important that all of us have confidence in An Garda Síochána and in the Commissioner. All of us are concerned about, and frustrated by, the recent developments and the ongoing issues but it is important that we allow change, whether it is structural or cultural, to happen in the force. That is why the Minister for Justice and Equality has not been slow in bringing about...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: -----to ensure transparency and accountability in regard to An Garda Síochána. I very much welcome the appointment of Ms Kathleen O'Toole. The Committee of Public Accounts is engaged in an ongoing investigation into the matters relating to the college in Templemore but all of us aspire to accountability and transparency regarding all matters relating to the force. The revelations...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We all accept that matters relating to An Garda Síochána need to be sorted out and that is why the Government has not been found wanting in bringing about change. All of us are frustrated and annoyed because these matters undermine the work being done by the force, but there must be accountability and cultural change.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...gorse fires in Galway. We all join in congratulating them. In addition, the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs is working with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Garda and the fire service in ensuring section 40 of the Wildlife Act 1976 is implemented. It is important to put on the record of the House that this section prohibits the cutting,...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...circulated last Thursday, but the House is only sitting two days this week.There is no attempt by the Leader to con anybody, it is a scheduling issue. Senators Conway and Bacik raised the issue of the Garda review. I would be happy to have the Minister for Justice and Equality come to the House to discuss that. It is important, in the context of the review, that the Garda...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...manner. In my opinion, the workers have disproportionately taken a hit. Senator Craughwell has made the fair comment that management should not be immune from cuts. Senator Ardagh mentioned the Garda Síochána. The Garda Commissioner is attending an Oireachtas joint committee this morning.Again everybody recognises that mistakes were made and wrongdoings have taken place....

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...and will be before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport today. Senators Gerard P. Craughwell, Frank Feighan, Michael McDowell, Máire Devine and Colm Burke referred to An Garda Síochána. The Government is committed to resolving the matter and an independent review is to be carried out. I agree with Senator Michael McDowell that it is about...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...other first-line responders do. Perhaps we might raise the issue as part of our discussion with the Minister of State. The current arrangement does not make sense to me. Senator Tim Lombard raised the issue of Garda vetting. The Minister for Justice and Equality was in the House last week to respond to a Commencement matter on the issue. It is important that we address it. It is an...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: We should respect the Chair. I thank Senators Ardagh, Conway-Walsh, Humphreys and Boyhan who raised the Garda Síochána issue. All of us are united in considering the issues to be most disturbing and corrosive to the morale of An Garda Síochána and the way in which it is perceived by the public. This needs to be arrested and reversed. Government has committed to an...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, to the House to discuss the issue the Senator raised regarding the statutory instrument and the Coast Guard. Senators Ruane and Dolan raised the Garda vetting for students on DIT's Access programme. I am not familiar with the situation. It might be more appropriate to raise it as a Commencement matter. The matters the two...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...issue resolved as soon as possible. Senator Coffey mentioned pyrite and I will be happy to have the Minister come to the House in regard to the issue. Equally I join Senator Paul Daly in congratulating the Garda Síochána for the seizure of the Taser guns. There is an issue of access through the Internet. Equally, it is a debate we need to have as a country and I will be happy...