Results 241-260 of 456 for garda speaker:Fergus O'Dowd

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (28 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if improvement works have been planned for garda stations in County Louth; the nature of the works concerned; the cost of same; the expected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16411/09]

Haulage Licensing. (22 Apr 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...authorities failed to uncover the relevant information in that regard. How in the name of God did he obtain the licence? Why are applications for haulage licences not automatically referred to the Garda for its approval? Why was this man's licence not withdrawn by the Department of Transport in 2004 when, following a complaint, his previous convictions - including that relating to...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (24 Feb 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Transport if it is the responsibility of the driver who accumulates 12 penalty points on his or her driving licence to surrender it to the Garda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7522/09]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (24 Feb 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Transport if it is the responsibility of the driver who accumulates 12 penalty points on their driving licence to surrender it to the gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7523/09]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (24 Feb 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if gardaí have the ability to check the number of points on a licence while at a road check point; the number of drivers who have 12 points on their licence; the amount of disqualified licences handed in to the gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7522/09]

Cycle Facilities. (17 Feb 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Minister for his reply. Between 2002 and 2006, 427 cycling collisions were reported to the Garda. Sadly, 11 were fatalities. Of those, eight cyclists were killed by left-turning lorries. We must address this serious issue. Of the other three, one involved a vehicle hitting a cyclist while changing lanes, another involved a vehicle rear-ending a cyclist while the third was...

Human Rights Issues. (12 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: I refer to flights which may have been used for extraordinary rendition and whether the Garda Síochána can inspect such flights. The Department of Transport has the power to refuse permission for a plane to land. Will the Minister consider the reasons for refusing permission to land in light of this issue? Of the thousands of flights which have sought permission to land only five have...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (4 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí assigned to patrol the Dublin Port tunnel; if they have specific training to deal with tunnel emergencies; the number of Garda vehicles that were agreed to have special equipment for use in case of tunnel emergencies; the operational status of such vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Speed Cameras: Speed Cameras (4 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department or the gardaí have received representations from the National Roads Authority for the installation of speed cameras in the Dublin Port tunnel; if speed cameras are planned for the Dublin Port tunnel; the reasons that would prevent the immediate installation of a speed camera in the Dublin Port tunnel;...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (4 Nov 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the introduction of automatic number plate recognition technology for gardaí; the number of bidders for the contract; the details of the successful bidder; the timescale for the introduction of the system; the benefits of this system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38404/08]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (10 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of replacing roadside hand held units used to record penalty points; if the new units will be able to make wireless contact with the central Garda computer and the national driver file; the estimated cost and roll out time for such equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28792/08]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (9 Jul 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...Transport the position regarding his discussions with an organisation (details supplied); the progress to date in introducing compulsory testing of all drivers involved in collisions attended by gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27845/08]

Accident Investigations. (17 Jun 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...and another on Wellington Quay in Dublin in 2004 where five people also died and several more were injured. The difference between the two crashes was the way in which they were investigated. The Garda properly investigated both, but the Health and Safety Authority could only investigate the accident in Kentstown, County Meath and could not investigate the Dublin Bus accident on...

Accident Investigations. (17 Jun 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...members in accidents, including road traffic accidents, and where there are fatalities and serious injuries have no closure as the reports are not published. There are reports produced apart from Garda investigations. We want them all in the public domain. The Minister is failing in his duty of care if he does not set up within his Department an independent investigation unit into road...

Accident Investigations. (17 Jun 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have not impugned the Garda. On a point of order, that is a very serious allegation.

Accident Investigations. (17 Jun 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Minister said I impugned the integrity of the Garda and I said no such thing.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (17 Apr 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 552: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will release details of the Garda investigation into the Wellington Quay bus crash of 2004, specifically what the Garda concluded as to the cause of the accident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13930/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (13 Mar 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Transport the nature of a recent meeting between himself, local authorities, business organisations, An Garda Síochána, CIÉ and the Railway Procurement Agency; if the outcome of this meeting was to postpone public transport investment projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11190/08]

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (26 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of members of the Garda and the Garda traffic corps currently driving Garda vehicles under chief's permission who have not completed the required driver training course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7912/08]

Killing of Paul Quinn: Statements (7 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...that the future of the peace process will depend on the outcome of this case. If the perpetrators are apprehended, people will begin to have confidence in the effectiveness of going to the Garda and the PSNI. This will allow for a new mood in south Armagh and all along the Border. People in the area have told me they are in fear of the former IRA volunteers who walk the roads of south...