Results 1-8 of 8 for garda reserve speaker:Micheál Martin

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: I condemn without reservation the behaviour and activities of people at that location last week. It is not the first time that malicious and false rumours have been spread about people seeking international protection. We have all heard those rumours. They have been deliberately spread, falsely and wrongly. That stands to be condemned. The Garda is investigating aspects of that, I...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (1 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: There are a number of aspects to this. First of all, we do not say to every young person coming out of school to join the Army or whatever but I have met some people from Reserve Defence Forces who are specialists in technology. The opportunities are very significant in terms of added capacity particularly in a time of need such as Covid, a pandemic or whatever to have a ready reservoir of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (21 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...of the Exclusive Economic Zone. On any given patrol day the Naval Service can carry out a number of taskings on behalf of other State agencies such as the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, An Garda Síochána and the Customs Service of the Revenue Commissioners. The Naval Service has a fleet of four Offshore Patrol Vessels: –P61 LÉ SAMUEL BECKETT,P62 LÉ JAMES...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising a very important issue. I agree with him on the importance of the Garda Reserve. I agree that members of the reserve force can be of significant help to the community. I recall being in government when the Garda Reserve was introduced. Like all institutions, initially there was some resistance to the idea. Increasingly now, both within An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...multi-faceted activity. The Naval Service Vessel Renewal and Replacement Programme is ongoing. The programme includes radar and other equipment upgrades along with the replacement of Naval Service Reserve motor launches. The programme of works for the midlife refit and upgrade of LÉ Róisín has been completed, while works are ongoing on LÉ Niamh. Marine Advisors have...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...battle group will further build on the Defence Forces impressive peacekeeping reputation and will enhance the Defence Forces’ capacity to work with other nations in a multinational environment. At home, the funding provision allows the Defence Forces to continue to provide essential support for An Garda Síochána, when requested, across various roles, such as explosive...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Security Committee (22 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: ...'s incident response process to cyberattacks and is responsible for a series of initiatives to improve the resilience of critical infrastructure and public sector ICT. It works closely with the Garda and the Defence Forces. It is currently engaged in a detailed risk assessment of critical infrastructure vulnerabilities in the State. It also provides public information on cybersecurity...

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2016)

Micheál Martin: I am sure the Taoiseach will agree that the morale of An Garda Síochána has taken a hammering over recent years and that morale is now quite low among many members of the force. Many issues have achieved a high public profile, culminating in the industrial relations dispute that almost led to an unprecedented strike by An Garda Síochána just over a week ago. It calls...