Results 1-6 of 6 for garda reserve speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...in keeping the age profile open. I also concur with the Chairman that it is important for the line committee to examine this issue and come back to us on it. The upper age limit for joining the Garda and the Reserve Defence Force is 35 years. It is more an issue of health, fitness and well-being, rather than age which should not be a barrier. As we got rid of the height requirement for...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2017)

Jerry Buttimer: ...gorse fires in Galway. We all join in congratulating them. In addition, the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs is working with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Garda and the fire service in ensuring section 40 of the Wildlife Act 1976 is implemented. It is important to put on the record of the House that this section prohibits the cutting,...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: ...accepts the democratic decision of the people. In the case of America, the people voted and made a decision. We might not like it and might be disappointed with the result. I have very strong reservations about some of the policies and statements he espouses but we have a duty to work with the new President to protect and preserve jobs in our country and ensure that those of us of a...

Road Traffic (No.2) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (18 Dec 2014)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., particularly taxi drivers who rely on their vehicles to earn a livelihood. It is important that they have certainty in this regard. Members have spoken on the issue of speed cameras. I have reservations about the locations of some speed cameras in my constituency. We need a proper debate on the reason for speed cameras because the real purpose is supposed to be deterring speeding...

Private Members' Business - Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (16 Jul 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Members of An Garda Síochána must be independent, uphold the law at all times and must not abuse the powers vested in them. We should trust the gardaí. I do not believe that the Bill will improve the democratic accountability of An Garda Síochána. However, I believe it will remove the direct link between the...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (29 Jun 2010)

Jerry Buttimer: ...reality to the discussion on the Bill. We should have arrived at this point a long time ago. The Bill should be law and we should be talking about the lack of speed cameras, the reduction of Garda overtime, the lack of enforcement and the measures not being taken by the Government which in many ways has cut back services to rural communities and failed to put in place a structure,...