Results 1-3 of 3 for garda reserve speaker:Sheila Terry

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)

Sheila Terry: Sections 30 to 34 lend a statutory basis to the involvement of local authorities in police matters for the first time and vice versa. Interaction between local authorities and the Garda is long overdue and very welcome. Fine Gael has called for this measure for some time. If communities are to experience long-term reduction in crime levels then local authorities must take on a dedicated...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (15 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: The Minister made a commitment that an additional 2,000 gardaí would be provided. When will we see them, taking into account how few gardaí can be trained in Templemore at any one time? I want to see those additional 2,000 gardaí on our streets at the earliest opportunity. I want them today, if possible. I would like the Minister to speak to the House about his suggestion in regard to a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: Yesterday, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform announced that he is considering the establishment of a reserve Garda force, which would be made up of approximately 1,200 voluntary people, to patrol the streets. We have heard many proposals from the Minister recently. On each occasion the Angelus bells ring, he seems to get divine inspiration. I again ask that the Minister come...