Results 341-360 of 680 for garda speaker:Michael McGrath

Gangland Crime: Motion (Resumed) (3 Feb 2010)

Michael McGrath: ...impact. In introducing a range of legislative measures recently, the Minister has taken important steps in that regard. I particularly welcome legislation on surveillance, as it is essential for gardaí to have the power to use whatever technological tool is available in the fight against organised crime. I welcome the publication of the Bill dealing with forensic evidence and DNA...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (20 Jan 2010)

Michael McGrath: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of road traffic accidents recorded by the Garda Síochána, including the number of persons injured and killed, on a road (details supplied) in County Cork for each of the years 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. [2435/10]

Banking Crisis: Motion (Resumed) (20 Jan 2010)

Michael McGrath: ...Service, of which I and Deputies Bruton and Burton are members, will have an important role to play at various stages of the process. We need to see real progress in the investigations by the Garda and the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement which are under way. They have been going on for quite some time. Yesterday, I saw news reports on the case involving DCC and Fyffes...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (19 Jan 2010)

Michael McGrath: Question 583: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí in Cork City and county at the rank of sergeant, inspector, superintendent, chief superintendent and assistant commissioner who have retired since 1 January 2009 by division; and the number of the resulting vacancies which have been filled. [1330/10]

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Michael McGrath: I will be brief. I join with my colleagues in acknowledging and thanking the emergency services in Cork City and county, the gardaí, the Army, local authority workers, Civil Defence, the Ambulance Service, the HSE, the fire service and community leaders for their tremendous efforts. The emergency response team in the city under the leadership of Mr. Joe Gavin and the director of services,...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2009)

Michael McGrath: ...Enforcement, Mr. Paul Appleby, to make a statement outlining the progress he has made on the investigation into these transactions at Anglo Irish Bank. Last February, officers attached to the Garda fraud squad entered the bank's premises and seized certain documents but there has been no update since then. The public are furious to see those who were responsible for bringing the bank to...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Jul 2009)

Michael McGrath: Question 543: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda reserves who have been appointed to Cork City and County to date in 2009; the stations they have been allocated to; and the number of reserves expected to come on stream over the period ahead in the same area. [29770/09]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Jul 2009)

Michael McGrath: Question 544: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí, and their rank, currently assigned to a garda station (details supplied) in County Cork; and his plans to review the resources at that station. [29771/09]

Written Answers — Drugs Seizures: Drugs Seizures (7 Jul 2009)

Michael McGrath: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the quantity and value of heroin seized by the Garda Síochána in Cork city and county for 2006, 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009. [27467/09]

Finance Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 May 2009)

Michael McGrath: ...by the Department of Finance. We established the National Pensions Reserve Fund and invested significantly in it. We dramatically expanded the numbers in front line services, including teachers, gardaí and nurses, and we invested massively in the infrastructure of the country. Clearly, the money was spent in important areas, and we have benefited from that. However, we are now in a...

Banking System: Motion. (24 Feb 2009)

Michael McGrath: ...only way national and international confidence can be restored in our banking system is if there is full accountability for the actions of senior executives involved. I welcome today's searches by gardaí attached to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement and I look forward to the completion of these investigations and appropriate action being taken. Deputy Thomas Byrne and...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (10 Feb 2009)

Michael McGrath: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the legitimacy of having an upper age limit of 35 years for entry into An Garda Síochána in terms of equality and non-discrimination; and his proposals to review the issue. [4501/09]

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (3 Feb 2009)

Michael McGrath: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the opening hours of the gymnasium facilities at the Garda College, Templemore, County Tipperary; his views on whether these hours are adequate; and if there are plans to extend these hours. [3469/09]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (29 Jan 2009)

Michael McGrath: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the level of staff resources at a Garda station (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he has plans to increase these resources in view of the rapid growth of the area. [2865/09]

Written Answers — Public Sector Pay: Public Sector Pay (27 Nov 2008)

Michael McGrath: ...provided for in individual contracts of employment and social partnership, the discretion he has not to pay salary increments for employees moving along a pay scale, to public servants such as gardaí, teachers and nurses, for the first nine months of 2009. [43343/08]

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (20 Nov 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda reserves who have been appointed to Cork City and county to date; the stations to which they have been allocated; and the number of reserves expected to come on stream over the period ahead in the same area. [42042/08]

Gangland Crime: Motion: (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Michael McGrath: ...belief that persons with multiple previous convictions who commit a further crime get light sentences in court. Soft sentencing undermines public confidence in the criminal justice system, affects Garda morale and encourages criminals to take the risks associated with crime. Sentencing will form part of the forthcoming White Paper on justice and I am sure the public will clearly express...

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (30 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on approving an application in respect of a town (details supplied) in County Cork under the Garda youth diversion programme. [32072/08]

Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (25 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: ...of our economic output. The Government has established a pensions reserve fund to provide for future pension liabilities. We significantly increased investment in public services with more gardaí, teachers, and health professionals than ever in the country's history. In addition, we have rolled out an enormous programme of capital investment to improve the country's infrastructure....

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

Michael McGrath: ...on a regular basis by constituents who are dealing with that in their daily lives. We must accept in this debate that our love affair with alcohol, as a country, is not without consequence. Gardaí have an extremely difficult job in dealing with the abuse of alcohol and its fallout in society. There is nothing we can do in this House that will in itself resolve the alcohol problem in...