Results 241-260 of 689 for garda speaker:Mattie McGrath

Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Second Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I am happy to speak briefly on the Bill. As the explanatory memorandum makes clear, the Bill provides for a mechanism to take evidence in the State from a member of An Garda Síochána for the purposes of certain inquiries held in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I resent calling it this, as Northern Ireland is part of Éire as far as I am concerned. ...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Jul 2019)

Mattie McGrath: ..., County Tipperary. People attending that meeting expressed their view that effectively nothing has changed in recent years. They still feel as vulnerable as ever and that there are not enough gardaí or resources, as well as not enough meaningful sanctions in place against those who repeatedly commit these types of heinous crimes. One of the related issues that emerged, however,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Jul 2019)

Mattie McGrath: ...reply is quite frivolous. I never suggested there was not crime in Dublin. If we turn on the news any day of the week we can see how horrific the situation is in the city. Ordinary members of An Garda Síochána, however, will confirm that in Dublin they can get backup within minutes from another station or benefit from other resources. In Carrick-on-Suir, however, it would be...

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements (Resumed) (9 Jul 2019)

Mattie McGrath: ...would be insufficient to match the fiscal damage that will ensue. There will be widespread chaos with the wipeout of farming families and communities. The Government has attacked the pubs, schools and An Garda Síochána. It is now going to plant trees in our good land. How was that figure of €1 billion arrived at? Will the Minister accept that it is entirely...

Judicial Council Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Jul 2019)

Mattie McGrath: ...in Tipperary and not to have people sleepless in their homes and afraid of their lives. They cannot go to bed and have to lock the doors with gangsters marauding around with free rein. We do not have gardaí or anybody else to support us. I can drop my script if the Minister likes. When they come before the courts they get free legal aid - 100 times some of them - and no sentences....

Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (3 Jul 2019)

Mattie McGrath: ...and the family of Patrick Esmonde can rightly be proud of the work Anne-Marie has done and will continue to do. I thank other colleagues who have supported her. I am hugely disappointed with the Garda investigation, or lack of one. I want to thank the Minister, Deputy Ross, of whom I am often critical, as he visited Anne-Marie in her home, listened to her and is interested in making...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I am glad that the Minister for Justice and Equality is here to speak about the acute and severe shortage of Garda members in the Clonmel district. I have spoken to Chief Superintendent Dominic Hayes and Superintendent Willie Leahy. At least 25 gardaí are needed to bring the Clonmel district which covers Carrick-on-Suir up to normal numbers. We have an acute problem with drugs and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (25 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 271. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if an exemption from the second language requirement can be provided to Garda applicants who are dyslexic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26420/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: The programme for Government gives a commitment to strengthening Garda numbers to tackle crime. We have a huge issue at present in the Clonmel Garda district, which includes Carrick-on-Suir. The Tánaiste is probably aware there is a huge issue with mental health issues and associated drug crime. It is an epidemic and is leading to many suicides. The community there is calling for...

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: It is not different. A licence was granted without any planning. One must go through all procedures. I am just trying to illustrate my point that this should not be put in the role of Garda superintendents. It should be a proper due process of planning permission that should be advertised and go through the normal channels where the public can make submissions etc. As the Bills Digest...

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: ...kinds of trouble. The Minister of State correctly noted that the industry is large, growing and evolving from a largely land-based manifestation to an online one, and therein lies the difficulties. We could deal with the land-based operations and superintendents in the Garda Síochána could check up on them but we do not know what is happening with the online operations. I will...

Proposed Service by Defence Forces with United Nations in Mali: Motion (18 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: ...involved on one side or another and are arming and supporting some of the militias. This mission is fraught with danger. It would far better for the Minister of State to get the Army to provide support to An Garda Síochána in dealing with the thuggery that goes on in the capital city and in dealing with murders that occur on weekly basis. If Army personnel were acting...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (12 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: ...but criticism from such bodies means we should reflect on this matter. It should not be a matter of tokenism when we come in here annually to approve these processes for another year. The Garda Síochána needs our full support and respect, and that should work both ways. Respect is a two-way street. I do not blame the Minister in particular but if he is serious, he should...

Defence Forces: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2019)

Mattie McGrath: ...the visit of President Trump to Ireland recently and he was entitled to be treated with respect when he came. During that visit, members of the Defence Forces were on duty alongside members of An Garda Síochána but were getting paid much less money than were the members of the Garda, with worse conditions. We are operating a system of apartheid towards our soldiers here. I...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 May 2019)

Mattie McGrath: I heard mention earlier of the €1.7 billion in funding for the Garda. Clonmel, County Tipperary, has one of the smallest contingents of gardaí in the country. The contingent is less than half the size of that in Kilkenny. Clonmel is a big town under the guidance of Superintendent Willie Leahy. Extra officers are needed. There is also a severe shortage of cars. I do not know...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Ethnic Liaison (28 May 2019)

Mattie McGrath: 171. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the work of the Garda Racial Intercultural and Diversity Office; the number of staff assigned to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22756/19]

Road Traffic (All Terrain Vehicle and Scrambler Motor-cycle) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 May 2019)

Mattie McGrath: ...may be a step too far and may not be proportionate. Of course, it is very difficult to get the balance right in any legislation. The Bill proposes to make further provision for the seizure by An Garda Síochána of said vehicles and motorcycles in certain circumstances and provide for the confiscation and disposal of same where a person contravenes the law on the use of...

Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Apr 2019)

Mattie McGrath: ...A fine, which currently stands at €5,000. I put it to the Minister that something urgently needs to happen. The journalist, Charlie Weston, reported in January that plans for insurers to fund a new Garda unit to tackle fraud claims have been knocked on the head by the Garda Commissioner, the Aire, and the Minister of State responsible for insurance reform, Deputy Michael...

Rural and Community Development: Statements (10 Apr 2019)

Mattie McGrath: ...some degree of security and safety. Crime does not get reported to insurance companies. A total of incidents of theft and 348 incidents of vandalism, criminal damage or trespass were not reported to the insurance companies. The third report, however, showed that farmers were also reluctant to report crime to the Garda. That is very worrying because we do not have enough gardaí....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Expenditure (26 Mar 2019)

Mattie McGrath: ...for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 114 of 14 February 2019, the amount of the €249,924 paid to a company (details supplied) for consultancy services rendered to An Garda Síochána that related to VAT and to expenses incurred, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13483/19]