Results 41-60 of 225 for speaker:Tom Brabazon

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: I thank the witnesses for their clear presentations. First, as a riposte to part of the contribution by Deputy Ó Laoghaire on the drug interdiction and the statement that it is potentially possible to get involved in drug interdiction without a change to the legislation, I would hate to be a prosecutor defending the legality of evidence brought before a court where this is brought up...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: Does Dr. Burke have anything to add to that? No. One of our other witnesses last week put forward the theory that, if we pass this legislation, we will unpick the Lisbon treaty and by extension other EU treaties, which I felt was a rather dramatic interpretation of matters. What do the witnesses have to say about that?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: If the Constitution enshrined military neutrality or non-military alignment, would this legislation stand up to the constitutionality test?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (19 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 203. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total amount of money which the State has provided to the UNFPA from 2024 to date. [33452/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (19 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 250. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the grades of former civil servants that are having their pension deductions assessed for possible anomalies and if these former civil servants have or will receive official notification that their pension deductions are subject to such assessment. [33463/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Security (17 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: As the Taoiseach will be aware, in 2019 the Government proposed to develop a national security strategy. The new strategy at that time aimed to set out a whole-of-government approach on how the State could protect its national security and vital interests. Over a period of five years, from 2020 to 2025, the current and emerging threats have changed significantly and the threats have...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Security (17 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 21. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the progress of the national security strategy. [29818/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Reports (17 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 15. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide details on the implementation of the Dublin city task force recommendations through his Department. [32469/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Reports (17 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: I also wanted to raise this matter. I welcome that the task force is there and has been proposed. There is some concern at city council level about the task force's level of funding to achieve the goals it sets for itself, which are welcome, including the creation of an attractive, safe streetscape and a desirable location to live, work and do business in and visit. Many of my constituents...

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: I welcome the witnesses and apologise for being late. Like Deputy Ward, I was in the Chamber asking questions and waiting for answers. I welcome the effort the witnesses put into their opening statements. They validate some of the points I was making to the Commissioner last week, particularly in respect of the scramblers. I know the witnesses have probably addressed that issue already....

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: Mr. Slevin referred in his opening statement to "excessive use of discipline". He said that "suspensions have resulted in members being in fear of receiving any form of complaint as there is little trust in the discipline process". Why is that the case? How do we restore trust in the disciplinary process?

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: In the opening statement, Mr. Slevin said that the operational policing model was introduced in 2019. He went on to say, "This has proved to be an unmitigated disaster and is not fit for purpose." What would he recommend in those circumstances? Would he suggest we go back to the model that was there prior to 2019?

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: On recruitment and retention, Mr. Slevin averred that the pension position for new gardaí has been less favourable since 2013. I know that other uniformed bodies, such as Dublin Fire Brigade, have a similar issue in respect of the pension situation. What engagement has there been with the Department or the Department of public expenditure and reform?

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: Mr. Slevin spoke about low morale. I put this question to the Garda Commissioner last week. From meeting rank-and-file gardaí right up to inspectors and superintendents in my constituency, I know morale is in fact quite low. To be frank, I was not happy with the Commissioner’s response. Mr. Slevin mentioned denial, low morale and continuing associated issues. Arising from...

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: To follow up on Deputy Ward's question regarding the joint policing committees and the vacuum, I know the north-central area joint policing committee continues to sit despite the legislation not having been implemented. I have a few questions, and the first concerns the length of time members of An Garda Síochána are suspended for while going through a disciplinary process. It...

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: This is especially the case in a context where we need bodies on the ground.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 212. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a report on the National Transport Authority demand need assessment along the H1 bus route. [32165/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Reports (17 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 275. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the Fund Sector 2030 report; and when its recommendations, with particular consideration to recommendations 22 and 23, will be implemented. [32112/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (17 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 612. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of WTE staff, by job title, working at a location (details supplied). [32164/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (17 Jun 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 702. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the up-to-date position regarding the establishment of a community neuro-rehabilitation team in the CHO9 area. [32162/25]