Results 21-40 of 620 for garda speaker:Kieran O'Donnell

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Data (16 Apr 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of this building. However, the OPW has no role in security matters and is not responsible for any barriers mounted outside this building. An Garda Síochána is responsible for all security operations undertaken at the Leinster House complex which includes Kildare House.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Antisocial Behaviour (15 Feb 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...a whole-of-government response to reduce demand and associated harm. The Government is also committed to limiting access to illegal drugs to the greatest extent possible. At a local level, An Garda Síochána continues to target those involved in the sale and supply of illegal drugs through Operation Tara. Operation Tara, which has a strong focus on tackling street-level...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Antisocial Behaviour (15 Feb 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...up and running soon and that it will report back within seven months. The Deputy referred to younger people being victims. That will form part of the committee's considerations. For An Garda Síochána, the priority in respect of drugs is to disrupt and dismantle organised crime gangs and drug-dealing operations and to remove illegal drugs from circulation. The Government...

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Second Stage (24 Jan 2024)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...is why I insisted on having a specific board for transportation. I wanted the mayor to have that devolution. There is nothing stopping the mayor from using his or her €8 million to work with An Garda Síochána for policing of particular events. That is something I believe can be pushed. Senator Higgins made reference to financial autonomy. I hope that when there is a...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...that must be said about RTÉ. In my role as Minister of State with responsibility for planning, it is not appropriate to comment on individual cases. Anyone with concerns regarding a breach of law in respect of a planning application should contact An Garda Síochána. The planning system is an open process which encourages public participation. The Government does not...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Planning Issues (7 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...the Government is opposed to the abuse of any process, including the planning process, for personal gain. Anyone with any concerns regarding a breach of the law in respect of that should contact the Garda.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...to be taken out. It sent a chilling feeling that reminded me of other, past times. It was chilling, unnecessary and irresponsible of Sinn Féin. The Minister has been out in public, working with the Garda Commissioner, reassuring the public and putting extra resources in place. Sinn Féin's behaviour today and for the past 12 days has been nothing short of irresponsible. ...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...my thoughts are with the five-year-old girl and the crèche worker who are still in hospital after the vicious attack outside Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square. Once again, I thank the Garda Síochána, the emergency services, Dublin City Council and any other responders, such as the fire brigade, for their services and the clean-up. I pay tribute to the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Relief (23 Nov 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...for that. It should be noted that significant resources were deployed in response to the flooding across the country involving local authority staff, firefighters, Civil Defence volunteers, members of An Garda Síochána, Defence Force personnel and the Irish Coast Guard with appropriate response vehicles and equipment. I take this opportunity to thank all of those who worked...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...of the European Community, a representative in the European Parliament, a member of the Court of Auditors of the European Community, a member of Dáil Éireann or Seanad Éireann or a member of the Garda Síochána. These same provisions apply to the office of mayor. However, with a view to ensuring a wider pool of candidates are eligible for the mayoral election, with...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Sep 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...full range of those functions not yet fully reflected in Schedule 1, it will be necessary to bring forward amendments. Under the Bill, certain persons are not eligible to qualify, such as a member of the Commission of the European Union or a member of An Garda Síochána. Members of the Oireachtas and the European Parliament will be eligible to run for election provided that any...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (28 Jun 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...Irish society is about. I wish Oleksandr a speedy recovery, as does the Minister, Deputy McEntee, and the Government. We urge anyone who has information about this despicable act to contact An Garda Síochána. Deputy Gannon will appreciate that while I cannot comment further on the incident as there is a Garda investigation ongoing, I want to emphasise that the Government is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Animal Welfare (24 May 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: ..., where appropriate, for the life of the person, as the court considers appropriate. Prosecutions under the Act have been pursued following investigations by authorised officers of the Department, An Garda Síochána, with all gardaí being authorised officers under the Act, and authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, ISPCA, and the...

Rent Reduction Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Apr 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...only once every two years. That should provide protection for them. I will deal with a couple of the points that were raised. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan made reference to people being told to go to Garda stations. I followed up on that case, which was raised by Sinn Féin. That was a mistake. The local authority came back and said that someone put out that information...

Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Mar 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: -----not to the Garda Station. They should go to the local authority. If they go to the local authority and they are a HAP or a RAS tenant, there is a tenant in situscheme. From the feedback we are getting from the local authorities, they will well exceed the 1,500 we put forward for this year. That scheme is there. We want landlords to come forward and sell their houses with tenants in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Representation Allowance (31 Jan 2023)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...an understanding of personal security and safety risks in a number of settings and a number of particular risk types. It plans to deliver further courses this year involving senior members of the Garda. I would be very pleased to engage with the councillors and their representative bodies. I thank the Senator for bringing up this important issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: You should have that figure for us today. It is unacceptable that you do not have that figure because we are hearing from the public that they are petrified about being stopped by a garda. There are genuine people who have applied for the test but will not get it before their NCT certificate goes out of date. They are worried about how members of the Garda and their insurance company will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: We are talking about the law-abiding people who are fearful about how their insurance company and An Garda Síochána will treat them. It must be said that the insurance companies and the Garda are being very pragmatic at the moment but people are genuinely worried because technically they are breaking the law, through no fault of their own, because they cannot get a test.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is not the question Deputy Lowry is asking. He is asking if a garda who is on the side of the road has access to the RSA's database that shows the owner of the car in question has applied for an NCT test.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Kieran O'Donnell: If An Garda Síochána can go in and look on a database and see that an NCT certificate has been issued, someone must have inputted the data onto the system. Is that Applus or the RSA?