Results 301-320 of 632 for garda speaker:John McGuinness

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2008)

John McGuinness: ...to the many problems that are affecting society in general. When trying to find a solution to the problem, we should seek the views of those who are central to it, be they the publicans or the Garda and so on, so that legislators can be fully informed when making their decision. From that point of view, the exercise of going through the advisory group was a good one. This legislation is...

Written Answers — Financial Regulation: Financial Regulation (30 Apr 2008)

John McGuinness: The insider dealing in question took place in 2000, and it is a matter of public record that the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation investigated these events at the time. Any decision to initiate a criminal prosecution arising out of those events is a matter for the Director of Public Prosecutions who is an independent officer of the State. The recent Court proceedings which have now ended...

Written Answers — Accountancy Regulation: Accountancy Regulation (30 Jan 2008)

John McGuinness: ...and determining the case. A person who is alleging a breach of the criminal law in respect of accounting services received from someone acting as an accountant, can make a complaint to the Garda Síochána or, in where an infringement of company law is being alleged, to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement. Section 31 of the 2003 Act prohibits disclosure, except in...

Control of Exports Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Oct 2007)

John McGuinness: ...to enter premises, including vehicles, to inspect goods and technology and to require the production of documents and records. This section also allows for joint inspections with members of the Garda Síochána and Customs and Excise officers. Section 8 creates summary and indictable offences and significantly increases the financial penalties from a maximum of £12,700 under the 1983 Act...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (5 Apr 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 143: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the strength of the Garda force employed in County Kilkenny; the number of community Garda by location; the increase in Garda numbers in this division between 1997, 2002 and to date in 2007 and the Garda stations in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13849/07]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (5 Apr 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 135: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the strength of the Garda force employed in County Carlow; the number of community Garda by location; the increase in Garda numbers in this division between 1997, 2002 and to date in 2007 and the Garda stations in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13841/07]

Written Answers — Garda Retirement: Garda Retirement (27 Mar 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 229: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on extending the age of retirement for chief superintendents or in cases where the Garda expresses a wish to continue in the service beyond the stated retirement age; if consideration will be given to that person's request; if there are legal barriers preventing him from granting such extensions;...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Feb 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 280: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda station at Inistioge, County Kilkenny, is to be refurbished and provided with better public lighting; if the Gardaí have requested such work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7659/07]

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

John McGuinness: ...manager or of director of services or any other position in the HSE. Just because one has come up through the grades does not mean one is a good administrator. If one has come up through the Garda Síochána, it does not mean one will be a good Garda Commissioner and administrator. We need to examine the structures and the qualifications of the people in them. Until recently, the NRA...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (6 Feb 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 220: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delay in providing Garda clearance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will expedite the matter. [3638/07]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 863: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the investigation into the management of funds by the Health Service Executive in Waterford has been concluded by the gardaí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2376/07]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (5 Jul 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the additional funding required to recruit 2,000 additional Gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26802/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (4 Jul 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Finance the plans to maintain or refurbish the Garda station at Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny; if immediate action will be taken to prevent the further deterioration of the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26499/06]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (27 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 473: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application to the Garda vetting unit by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who is providing home support will be expedited; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24754/06]

Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: ...with all of us. When the legislation is passed, it must be seen as an action taken to deal with the matter. It must be seen as having arisen from the concerns expressed by the public, the Garda and all involved. If we accept it in that context, perhaps more people will pay heed to penalty points, to the rules, regulations and laws in place and the efforts made by legislators to ensure we...

Drug Abuse: Motion (Resumed). (24 May 2006)

John McGuinness: ...acknowledged. Over the last number of years I have seen an enormous growth in the use of heroin and ecstasy tablets. I know of a recent case where €20,000 worth of cocaine was confiscated by the Garda from one individual. Right across the country there is a major problem. There is a need for immediate funding and response from the Garda. There is a need for joined up effort by the...

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 May 2006)

John McGuinness: ...that have yet to be answered. It is a poor system that does not take such a complaint seriously and fails to respond. On more than one occasion the person to whom I refer was questioned by the Garda Síochána. I know of another complaint that has been under investigation by the Garda in Waterford for quite some time. The HSE and the Department owe it to staff and patients to investigate...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (9 May 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 167: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the full Garda investigation into the alleged misappropriation or otherwise of funds in the control of the South Eastern Health Board has been completed or if there is a timeframe for the conclusion of the investigation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17069/06]

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (28 Mar 2006)

John McGuinness: I welcome the opportunity to debate this motion. On Second Stage of this Bill, Members had opportunities to raise local issues such as the numbers of gardaí and crime rates in various constituencies. During that debate, I raised the need for more time and expressed my concerns on the operation of ASBOs. The debate on this motion provides the Opposition and Government backbenchers with an...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (21 Mar 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 191: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason it is taking such a long time for the Health Service Executive south east region to obtain Garda clearance for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if the Health Service Executive will expedite the matter. [10382/06]