Results 281-300 of 578 for garda speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Suicide in Ireland: Discussion (13 Mar 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Is Dr. Brophy suggesting the judge or Garda superintendent who signs off on such matters does not consider all the criteria?

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: ...and Law Reform during that period. Deputy Martin replied that he was. In the light of the Minister's statement this morning, can he provide the House with full details of the correspondence between Garda McCabe, the former Minister, Dermot Ahern, and Mr.Kelly? The families require answers and they deserve the truth.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: The gravity of this matter requires all of us to take it seriously. We all have a responsibility to restore confidence in the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and an Garda Síochána. Speaking on a Private Members' motion last week, I noted that the Garda Síochána is held in high esteem and is a pivotal pillar of our democracy. Many gardaí have expressed...

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Pauline conversion of Sinn Féin to accountability and transparency in respect of the Garda Síochána and those who police the force. I hope the party will bring its interest to a new level in co-operation with all matters regarding the state of our country. Not too long ago, the party that tabled this motion refused to co-operate with the Garda Síochána...

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: The high esteem in which An Garda Síochána is held is a vital pillar of Irish society and our democracy. It is imperative that the status and position of the Garda Síochána in our society is upheld at all times. One of the central ways in a modern democratic system in which we achieve this is through an independent body having oversight of our police force. In this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Has the CSNA a good relationship with the Garda and Revenue? Deputy Conway referred to this earlier.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: Just to clarify, the Criminal Assets Bureau did not appear before the committee. An Garda Síochána, the Revenue Commissioners and the National Office of Tobacco Control appeared before the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Officer made a presentation to the joint committee by way of introduction to this important legislation. Last week, we heard from a wide variety of groups, as well as the Revenue Commissioners, An Garda Síochána and the HSE. This morning, we are continuing with a fourth meeting in the series that will convene over the next couple of weeks, culminating next week in considering...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Chief Medical Officer made a presentation to the joint committee by way of introduction to this important legislation. Last week, we heard from representatives of the Revenue Commissioners, the Garda Síochána and the Health Service Executive concerning issues surrounding counterfeiting, smuggling and enforcement. Following on from that, today's meeting is the third in our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (23 Jan 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: On behalf of the committee, I join the assistant commissioner in paying tribute to him and sympathising with his wife and family and other members of the Garda Síochána. It is a tragedy that people are not prepared to assist the Garda Síochána in taking those involved to task. We salute and support the Garda Síochána in its endeavours and thank the family for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (23 Jan 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the Bill. Today we will be hearing about the potential effects of the legislation on areas such as counterfeiting, smuggling, criminal activity and enforcement. In this regard, I welcome from An Garda Síochána the assistant commissioner, Mr. Derek Byrne, national support service; Detective Chief Superintendent Eugene Corcoran, chief bureau officer, Criminal Assets Bureau; and...

Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Sep 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the Navy is responsible for defending vast amounts of communication lines. Those of us of a certain generation who have a romantic view of Ireland did not understand the dangers and risks for our Garda Síochána and Army personnel patrolling and protecting the Border and now protecting our nation. They, too, are public servants. While for many this work is a vocation or career,...

Private Members' Business - Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (16 Jul 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: The decision to recommence recruitment and to invest in the Garda fleet will provide much needed additional resources to allow An Garda Síochána continue its work in helping to reduce crime and work with communities to curb the threat of criminals.

Private Members' Business - Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (16 Jul 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Members of An Garda Síochána must be independent, uphold the law at all times and must not abuse the powers vested in them. We should trust the gardaí. I do not believe that the Bill will improve the democratic accountability of An Garda Síochána. However, I believe it will remove the direct link between the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (16 Jul 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: 932. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in processing a Garda vetting application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35511/13]

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: ...some who oppose it because it does not go far enough. Some have called to my office, others have rung my office, some have protested, others have sent anonymous letters, some have sent e-mails while others have made threats, which I have reported to An Garda Síochána. I thank all those who have engaged in a respectful manner. I am loth to use categories but I am a pro-life...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion [Private Members] (28 May 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: .... For the sake of clarity, I am not making any further comparison between Deputy Mattie McGrath and LBJ. Woe betide. This is a Minister in whom we can have confidence. He is bringing change to our Garda and our law an order. Look at the crime rate in our country. It has gone down. Look at the budgets renegotiated by this Minister with the troika. They are increased. This is a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (13 Mar 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the type of information disclosed on an application for Garda vetting and specifically if it is only convictions which are disclosed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13345/13]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., is operated by University College Cork, and should, I believe, be introduced throughout the country. In this regard, there is joined-up thinking between the students union, college authorities, Garda Síochána, local residents and landlords. When a complaint is made, representatives of the college and students union visit the students residing in the property which was the...

Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: It is also important that we commend the work being done. Almost one year ago to the day Cork city saw the benefits of Europol. On 13 October, the Garda conducted a strategic intelligence-led investigation into an international drug trafficking gang. It led to the arrest of five people and the discovery of cocaine with a street value of €5 million. The Garda believed that the...