Results 1-4 of 4 for garda reserve speaker:Michael Finucane

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Michael Finucane: ...that GRA conferences have taken place, this is the first time the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform was not invited to address the gathering. In that context, the low morale within the Garda Síochána regarding the reserve force is apparent. When the Garda Síochána Bill was going through this House — and the Minister consistently reminded us that it had the support of all...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Michael Finucane: ...as there has been much confusion on the issue. Yesterday, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform brought some clarity to the matter when we all received a document clarifying what the Garda reserve force would consist of and the total number of hours to be worked, etc. It is interesting that approximately 1,000 members from the Garda associations met last weekend in Sligo, and...

Seanad: Garda Recruitment: Motion. (20 Oct 2004)

Michael Finucane: If this is achieved, the Garda will attain respectability and status from the citizens who have decided to make their home in Ireland. I welcome such a development. I also welcome the Minister's assertion that although the Irish language is important within the Garda, it should not be a barrier to recruitment if a person does not have leaving certificate level Irish. It is grossly unfair that...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jun 2004)

Michael Finucane: ...other House, over four years ago, about the merchant shipping Bill, when it was incorporated, part of which related to jet skis. At that time local authorities were seen to be involved. I expressed reservations then as to how the legislation would be enforced. I still have reservations as regards enforcement although I know some local authorities, including the Minister of State's in...