Results 1-6 of 6 for garda reserve speaker:Paddy Burke

Seanad: Business of Seanad (10 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: ...sent by registered post to offenders. I have also received notice from Senator Martin Conway of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to allow members of the Garda Reserve who have a minimum of two years service and who wish to become members of An Garda Síochána to proceed to interview level as a matter of course.I have also received notice...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (4 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: ...Martin Conway that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to allow members of the Garda Reserve who have a minimum of two years’ service and who wish to become members of An Garda Síochána to proceed to interview level as a matter of course.I have also received...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (28 Jan 2014)

Paddy Burke: ...motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to make a statement on his plans for the future of the Garda Reserve, in particular whether its function could be extended to providing crime prevention advice to the elderly living alone.I have also received notice from Senator Averil Power of the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (27 Feb 2009)

Paddy Burke: ...County Cavan. I have also received notice from Senator Cecilia Keaveney of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to outline the current status of the Garda Reserve, community alert and neighbourhood watch. I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment and they will be taken at the conclusion of business.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Paddy Burke: This section allows the county manager, as well as allowing a reserved function of the members of the council, to make speed limits temporary. Does it allow the manager to make temporary speed limits on national routes as well as county roads? In making a temporary speed limit the manager must consult the Garda Commissioner. What is the position in regard to emergency situations where, for...

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

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Bill but I have reservations about a number of its provisions. Arthur Beesley, political correspondent of The Irish Times, said the Bill would provide a facility to get over the issue of credibility within the force. Will the Minister outline in greater detail how the force will get over its credibility issue under the legislation? The force has a credibility problem and it is...