Results 161-180 of 620 for garda speaker:Kieran O'Donnell

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Chapter 7 - Management of Fixed Charge Notice System (23 Jan 2014)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...think the whistleblowers went to such lengths? The ordinary person looking at this issue will wonder why they did it, as it had an impact on their jobs. Why were there two whistleblowers in the Garda Síochána?

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 – Social Protection
Chapter - 24 Supplementary Welfare Allowance (18 Jul 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...example, by holding over or withdrawing the rent supplement. I accept that the Department does that on some occasions. When that happens, the tenant and the landlord should be pulled in and the Garda reports should be taken into account. People are perfectly entitled to stay on so long as they behave by normal standards, but that is not what is happening. Can I take it that the...

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 – Social Protection
Chapter - 24 Supplementary Welfare Allowance (18 Jul 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...appear to be able to abuse the scheme. I have no doubt this is nothing new to Ms O'Donoghue and she has heard it before but it appears to continue. One could pull rent supplement based on perhaps Garda reports and one could pay the rent supplement directly to the landlord. Something must be done. Is this new to Ms O'Donoghue?

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 13 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor
Vote 19 - Justice and Equality
Chapter 15: Lease of Accommodation for a Probation Service Project (21 Mar 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Garda vetting is a major issue. People cannot take up certain jobs without having Garda clearance. Has the issue of resources for this work been re-examined or has the process been streamlined so that a person who has been vetted and approved may use his or her certificate of Garda clearance for a range of jobs? I have no doubt that Mr. Purcell is well aware that Garda clearance is a...

Public Accounts Committee: Garda Síochána - Review of Allowances (1 Nov 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: I had a quick look at the allowances paid to gardaí and the civilian overtime allowance. Some five allowances account for a total of 86% of all allowance costs. Mr. Stone made reference to the boot allowance, but I am not including it. The rent allowance, the night duty allowance, the Saturday allowance, the Sunday allowance and the public holiday allowance combined appear to account...

Public Accounts Committee: Garda Síochána - Review of Allowances (1 Nov 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: My final question relates to the issue of the new rosters coming on stream. Will the Commissioner elaborate on the implications for allowances, the costs of An Garda Síochána and policing? The Garda does an excellent job, but one issue that comes up is that of the number of old-fashioned gardaí on the beat. People still like to see gardaí walking the streets at night....

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2012)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...force and it follows that such people must feel financial pain. I commend the Taoiseach's decision to refer the report to the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Revenue Commissioners, the Garda Síochána and SIPO, Standards in Public Office Commission. The concern is that many of these people have become immune to guilt and in some cases, being found guilty is regarded as a badge of...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...supplement and they are taken onto the scheme. Moreover, people can remain in receipt of rent supplement for an indefinite period. However, those who opt for the rental accommodation scheme face Garda clearance and review. A tax clearance certificate for the landlord is required, agreements are made between the landlord and the local authority and between the landlord and tenant and, in...

Commission of Inquiry into Banking Sector: Statements (20 Apr 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...far wider remit, which involves expressing their views on whether CEOs and financial controllers are engaging in reckless activities. That has led to people being held accountable. I welcome the Garda investigation into Anglo Irish Bank. I am pleased that the Director of Corporate Enforcement is reaching conclusions and intends to go to the Director of Public Prosecutions. This report...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (25 Jan 2011)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the reason behind the reported cut in the budget for Operation Anvil from €21 million to €10 million; the impact of this cut on Garda capacity to combat gangland crime; the budgetary implications for operations and policing in the Limerick Garda district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3390/11]

Private Members' Business. (2 Nov 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...now cost the taxpayer up to €35 billion. The situation requires that the truth come out. We are two years down the road since putting the guarantee in place, investigations are ongoing and the Garda Commissioner wants something to happen before the end of the year. A number of issues, including the resources required by the Garda, must be addressed. Regarding the back-to-back loans...

Private Members' Business. (2 Nov 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...placed on their backs and the backs of their children and grandchildren. We need results. We need to see the Government bringing this situation to finality and providing whatever resources the Garda requires to allow that to happen.

Urban Renewal Projects. (21 Apr 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...to come. Furthermore, there is the social aspect. Will the Minister of State consider a multi-agency approach to regeneration areas whereby the regeneration agencies, local authorities, Garda Síochána, HSE and the Departments of Education and Science and Social and Family Affairs work on an integrated approach to all of the issues that present? I am looking for good news from the...

Gangland Killings. (23 Feb 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...the immediate Treacy family, including Daniel Treacy's young family. I would like to raise a number of points with the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern. I am glad he is here tonight. Although extra gardaí were assigned to Limerick on foot of the Fitzgerald report, the resources of the Garda have been drained by aspects of the fight against crime such as witness protection, ongoing...

Gangland Crime: Motion (2 Feb 2010)

Kieran O'Donnell: I compliment Deputy Flanagan on tabling the motion, which is timely, opportune and important. I would like to refer to the issue of Garda resources in the context of my constituency, Limerick East, and Limerick city. In reply to a question I tabled to the Minister before Christmas, I was informed 8% of the Garda force in Limerick had applied to retire up to mid-December. This amounted to...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (15 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of serving gardaí in the Limerick operational district at all levels; the number of applications for retirement made by gardaí to date in 2009 within the Limerick district; the number of retirements anticipated in 2010 in tabular form; the impact this will have on the operations of An Garda Síochána in...

Vote 41 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Supplementary) (8 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...pay this sum when we could afford it? The Minister should clarify this. The Minister made reference to Votes 19, 20 and 22. Vote 20 was altered to cater for approximately 400 retirements from the Garda Síochána. That figure has now doubled to 800. In the constituency the Minister shares with me, Limerick East, the number of inspectors has dropped from 11 in June of this year to five...

Vote 41 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Supplementary) (8 Dec 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is it true there are no further trainee gardaí entering Templemore, that the last intake has just arrived there?

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: ...must ensure that the criminal law is effectively implemented and that the administration is not interfered with through intimidation." Effective administration of the law is required. Will the Garda Commissioner lay down directions as to who may appear before the Special Criminal Court to give this evidence? We want to ensure that this legislation is effective. We must show gangland...

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Kieran O'Donnell: Would that be directed by the Garda Commissioner?