Results 261-280 of 724 for garda speaker:Eamon Ryan

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (15 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...the Taoiseach said in that we in the political system are held to higher standards. That is particularly the case when it comes to people questioning the integrity, independence or accuracy of An Garda Síochána. We have a particular responsibility to get that right. This has been a terribly difficult issue for the individuals involved. My experience is that I was informed...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Cybersecurity Policy (15 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...briefings from departmental officials, that the scale and expertise are sufficient in the office. The Deputy will be aware that there are other areas of expertise in the State, including in the Garda and Defence Forces, where there are additional resources. Bringing those resources together is often what is needed. I do not have a completion time for the review but I will ask the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...by a “relevant person” who is defined as any officer, employee or agent of a public transport operator or of the NTA. A relevant person implementing the Regulations can seek the assistance of An Garda Síochána where needed. Where a passenger is not wearing a face covering, a relevant person under the Regulations may: - request the passenger to wear a face covering,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...factors for fatal collisions 2008-2012 can be found here. The road collision database in Ireland is created using a form called a C(T)68 forwarded to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) from An Garda Síochána. The information provided in this form is based on preliminary information collected at the scene of a collision and does not constitute the findings of the final...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Football Association of Ireland (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The report mentioned by the Deputy was commissioned by the organisation itself and I understand that the organisation has referred the report to An Garda Síochána and the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement. I did not receive a copy of the report from the organisation and I have no plans to meet the organisation to discuss the report. With regard to ongoing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...of the load is liable to fall on the road, so as to cause damage to the road or other endanger other road users. Please note that the enforcement of road traffic legislation is a matter for the Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I understand the Deputy is referring to the licensing of Large Public Service Vehicles.   An Garda Síochána has over-arching responsibility regarding Public Service Vehicle licensing and testing, which is carried out by the Carriage Office for the purpose of ensuring that the vehicles are both safe and suitable for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward, under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, who are primarily responsible for prosecuting traffic offences. Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...security of public transport passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are important matters that, first and foremost, must be managed by every public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, where appropriate. It is vital that all public transport companies continue their strong and close working...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are matters for the transport operators, in conjunction with, as appropriate, An Garda Síochána. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Post-European Council Meetings: Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...our party, I pass on our sympathies and prayers to the family of Colm Horkan following the terrible, tragic loss of his life in the line of duty last week. It reinforces the sense of pride in An Garda Síochána and the founding principles of that organisation, which involve policing with the trust of the people, which is reinforced when one sees the like of his service and the...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...is that we have done well as a country. We have shown that a western democratic system, without some of the strict controls seen in other countries, is, by and large able, to self-regulate. The Garda has done a good job but people have largely self-regulated. As shown by the figures from the chief medical officer, CMO, and others, this self-regulation is working. It is bringing the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Energy Efficient Housing: Discussion (15 May 2019)

Eamon Ryan: ...behavioural aspects but, as the OPW delegate observed, we have not touched the actual buildings. After social housing, we will have to look next at public buildings, including every school, hospital, Garda station, departmental building and so on, all of which will require direct State funding. With those two major projects taking priority, there will not be the budget available in the...

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

Eamon Ryan: 508. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of four-wheel drive Garda vehicles attached to each Garda division in Dublin as of 22 February 2019; and the number as of 31 December 2017. [13261/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: BusConnects Bus Corridors Project: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)

Eamon Ryan: ...my constituency, an area I know well, the Rathmines main street. As was revealed yesterday from the latest draft drawings we have seen, when one is coming into town, near the Tesco store and the Garda station, it is expected that cyclists would literally go around the houses, around the schools and take a 2.1 km detour to get to the George Bernard Shaw pub, which people might know. We...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vehicle Emissions (10 Oct 2018)

Eamon Ryan: ...is needed should not just happen through the climate fund. Reference was made to €25 million for fast-charging stations which could be located on State property, in State car parks in schools, Garda stations and public offices. Why was there nothing in the budget yesterday for this? If we are serious about the scale of transition, we should have allocated €25 million...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2018: Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (2 Oct 2018)

Eamon Ryan: ..., the ESB said that we should have a public fund for fast-charging points in recognition that of the problem in this regard. If two or three charging points are installed in car parks in every hospital, Garda station, library, council office, primary healthcare centre or Department building, there would be a significant network. Most of the public car parking in Dublin city centre...

Regulation establishing Internal Security Fund: Motion (27 Sep 2018)

Eamon Ryan: ...the way to address terrorism is to address the root causes. A security-led approach to the fear and threat of terrorism will be counter-productive. That is not to denigrate the good work of the Garda and the need for it to maintain intelligence and other resources. We are genuinely capable of presenting a different perspective on how to proceed. We will vote on that basis, standing up...

Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (19 Sep 2018)

Eamon Ryan: ...and I will return to them on Committee and Report Stages if they are ruled in order. In respect of the evidence that is often presented in the Coroner's Court regarding traffic accidents, young gardaí might report on the evidence but it is often uncertain as to what their real expertise and their training is regarding the understanding, reporting and analysis of road traffic...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (18 Sep 2018)

Eamon Ryan: ...are not in a position to make an allegation against the perpetrator at that time; if he is satisfied that the correct information on this is being made available to all victims of sexual offences in Garda stations throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37647/18]