Results 1-10 of 10 for garda reserve speaker:Enda Kenny

Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Commissioner's modernisation and renewal programme 2016 to 2021 is designed to address the hundreds of recommendations in various reports into An Garda Síochána, including the most recent report from the Garda Inspectorate, "Changing Policing in Ireland". That is a five-year programme with 73 recommendations in it. The current district model of policing will be replaced on a...

Leaders' Questions (19 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: ...incentive or initiative we can put in place, accidents will continue to happen. We regret the loss of life in that regard. It is a matter for the Commissioner to determine the allocation of gardaí to the various sections of the Garda, including the traffic corps. That is a matter of day-to-day management. It was a matter of public politics for the Government to make a decision...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Garda Vetting of Personnel (14 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: Applicants to the Reserve Defence Force are vetted by the Garda Central Vetting Unit as part of the recruitment process. Processing times for vetting of applications on average can take up to 12 weeks. The Deputy will appreciate that, in some cases, additional enquiries may be necessary and this may result in processing times in excess of the average. For security and operational reasons...

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to the Cavan-Monaghan Division of An Garda Síochána) Report: Statements (25 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: .... His concerns were primarily about policing practice and standards relating to the quality of investigations in the Bailieboro district. In addition, he expressed concern about compliance with proper internal Garda procedures in specific Garda investigations. He was also concerned about the manner in which his complaints were treated. Sergeant McCabe made a series of complaints...

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2015)

Enda Kenny: I agree with Deputy Martin that these burglaries and attacks on ordinary people are deplorable, and I condemn them without reservation. I am glad that many of those involved, although not all of them to date, will be brought before the courts under the law. It is most unfortunate that a death occurred among the cases the Deputy mentioned. We live in a very different type of society. I...

Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: ...on improvements in the protection processes, including direct provision and supports for asylum seekers. This working group includes experts from various fields, such as NGOs and relevant Government Departments. The Deputy is aware of the outcome of the court case on 14 November. Mr. Justice Mac Eochaidh gave his reserved judgment in the CA and TA judicial review proceedings...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: ...relation to the sale of the former barracks in Clonmel to South Tipperary County Council and I expect that the sale will be finalised over the coming weeks. The remaining part of Longford has been reserved for sale to the Office of Public Works for the local Garda Síochána. Magee Barracks in Kildare and Columb Barracks in Mullingar remain the property of the Department of...

Report by Commission of Investigation into the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: ...assault and intrusion, they came to make sure what had happened to their child never happened to another child. That is the truth - the Christian truth. Parents who could simply have gone to the Garda, instead went quietly to the church they loved in an effort to protect other children. Their generosity and concern, however, was rejected. Their children were interrogated, as if they...

Garda Reform: Statements (29 Nov 2006)

Enda Kenny: ...sellers' list. He is the most substantial Acting Chairman we have had in the Chair for some time. My contribution to this debate will be brief. Every man and woman who puts on the uniform of the Garda Síochána must understand they serve their country and the public to the highest levels of integrity, commitment and public service. I know the Minister shares that view and he speaks to...

European Council Meeting: Statements. (25 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: ...of our national energy use but, unlike any other of the vast majority of our EU neighbours, which store on average approximately 14% of their annual requirements, Ireland has no strategic gas reserve. Given that energy is increasingly becoming a matter of global geopolitics, I strongly urge the Government to establish a strategic gas reserve as a matter of urgency. I encourage the...