Results 21-29 of 29 for justice speaker:Mark Wall

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 May 2022)

Mark Wall: ...this urgently. It is a new phenomenon that GoFundMe pages have to be set up to get the additional money but, unfortunately, it is causing severe problems for those who are entitled to and getting carer’s allowance. I welcome the justice committee's pre-legislative scrutiny report yesterday in regard to gambling, which is something the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Cassells and I...

Seanad: Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Mark Wall: .... Despite these efforts, some of the bigger gambling companies have not signed up to their own self-regulated code of practice. Indeed, it led to some of the gambling companies at the recent Joint Committee on Justice pre-legislative scrutiny meeting calling for and supporting a gambling regulator, which I hope the Minister of State's legislation will provide for in the next year. Our...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Mar 2022)

Mark Wall: ...a member of An Garda Síochána while on duty or in connection with their duties. The current scheme operates on the basis that an injured member, or specified dependants in the case of death, may apply to the Minister for Justice for authorisation to apply to the High Court for compensation in respect of the injury received. I agree with the Minister of State that this Bill will...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2021)

Mark Wall: ...expanding population in the towns of Newbridge, Kildare, Athy, Rathangan and Monasterevin. Each of these towns has a growing population and needs additional gardaí. Will the Leader arrange a discussion with the Minister for Justice on policing and Garda numbers? The second item I wish to raise is an issue I have previously raised with the Leader. It is the urgent need to record the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Second Stage (29 Sep 2021)

Mark Wall: I, too, want to welcome the Minister of State to the House. The Labour Party welcomes this Bill. It is described as technical in nature. As was said, it proposes an updating of the criminal justice aspects of the regime in respect of the smuggling of persons. It reflects the provisions of three international instruments against people smuggling. Of course, the need for this legislation...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2021)

Mark Wall: ...on 5 July under the Government's reopening plan, we need clarity. When I was travelling to the House this morning, my local radio station, KFM, covered this item and mentioned a tweet by the Minister for Justice, Deputy Humphreys, in which she mentioned speaking with the Garda Commissioner and used the word "discretion". A Garda representative stated, rightly, on the programme to which I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Airline Vouchers (19 Apr 2021)

Mark Wall: I welcome the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee.

Seanad: Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (26 Jan 2021)

Mark Wall: ...call or a letter? This information is all the more important considering the unbelievable scam that our older population in particular are facing now. Those carrying out this scam need to be brought to justice straight away. I have seen the very professional way they are contacting our most vulnerable and seeking their most private information from them. It is important that the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2020)

Mark Wall: ...but that no new information had come to light. I have spent the past couple of weeks speaking to families who have loved ones who were involved in this engagement. They continue to search for justice for their loved ones and continue to uncover new documentation on this important matter. I know they are in constant contact with the Department. They will never give up and neither should...