Results 1-9 of 9 for garda reserve speaker:Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Other Questions: Defence Forces Reserve (8 Oct 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I accept the Minister's bona fide on this issue but the difficulty rests within the operational capacity of both groups, the Permanent Defence Force and the Reserve Defence Force. We have created a single force but there is not the type of happy relationship between the two groups that would be necessary and conducive to achieving the development to which the Minister has referred. One of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: ...problem. Does the Minister envisage any position in which our naval personnel can do something of a systematic nature to address human trafficking and abuse? I am glad the Minister mentioned the reserves and he has made some very positive statements since taking office about the reserves and their role. None the less, when I speak to reservists, they tell me their practical experience...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (29 Sep 2015)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 349. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of applications for Garda Síochána vetting made by the Defence Forces for prospective members of the Reserve Defence Force in 2012, 2013, 2014 and to date in 2015. [33396/15]

Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: ...deal with smoking in motor vehicles. That legislation must be enacted as soon as possible, particularly as it will deliver real and meaningful health benefits. Perhaps I am alone but I have some reservations about this. Many Members have alluded to the major problem in this State with counterfeiting and smuggling. I may be more aware of it than others because I live in a county with...

Civil Defence Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Nov 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: ...response to recent parliamentary questions that there is a disproportionate level of promotional opportunities for people in the Defence Forces in the NCO ranks. We are living through a period where the Reserve Defence Forces consider their position is under threat. In regard to the initial parent body, they are not returning to a stage where all the players are happy and delighted with...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2009)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: ...any event, I object, as a matter of principle, to any provision that removes powers from local councillors. Sections 28 to 34 deal with control and management and allow local authorities, by way of reserved function, to delegate the management and control of houses or estates to designated bodies, including those comprising residents of an area. This is a progressive move and I warmly...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (24 Sep 2008)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 887: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of members of the Garda Reserve who have to date applied to become members of An Garda Síochána; the number who have been successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30212/08]

Written Answers — Garda Reserve Force: Garda Reserve Force (27 Sep 2007)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for membership of the Garda Reserve his Department has received from the people of County Kildare; the number of reservists that have been recruited within the county to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21186/07]

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: ...Bill is presented as yet another measure that can be adopted to help reduce the carnage on our roads and, as such, I am encouraged by the fact that, although the Minister, Deputy Cullen, may have reservations about some of its aspects or details, it is not being opposed on Second Stage by the Government which intends to bring forward its own legislative proposals in the very near future....