Results 1-20 of 843 for garda speaker:Seán Fleming

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Taxi Regulations (20 Jun 2023)

Seán Fleming: ...a successful prosecution because we are relying on the person to come forward and give evidence of proof of payment and not alone have to make the initial complaint but also make a statement to An Garda Síochána or the NTA and be willing to give evidence in court if called upon. That is a complicated process and I can understand why the number of prosecutions is so low. I do...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Taxi Regulations (20 Jun 2023)

Seán Fleming: ...20 compliance officers, spread across the country working for the benefit of the industry and the travelling public, and who are empowered to investigate complaints. Separately, all members of An Garda Síochána are empowered to investigate offences under the legislation. The NTA does not have statistics on the numbers of unlicensed SPSV operators encountered and dealt with by...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Domestic Violence (20 Jun 2023)

Seán Fleming: ...of housing during the period when an emergency arises. Perhaps the local authorities can have a role in this regard. One thing I wish to say, and I think most of us will know, is that the Garda has really stepped up its involvement in this issue in the past couple of years. I have referred several times to the example I know of in the case of every incident that happens in my area,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Mar 2023)

Seán Fleming: 1060. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are any plans to change the status of civil service who work in An Garda Síochána to public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12730/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Funding (21 Feb 2023)

Seán Fleming: ...of one of these cases are set out in the table below. I am not in a position to provide information on the other case at this time as the organisation in question is currently the subject of a Garda investigation. Year NGO Amount of funding suspended Reason 2019 Childfund Ireland €170,000 ChildFund Ireland...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (9 Feb 2023)

Seán Fleming: ...say that. We have tremendous expertise and we have gained great respect across the globe because of that service over the last 60 years. At present, some 500 members of our Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána are serving overseas in four UN peacekeeping missions. Our troops currently in the field are playing their part in Ireland's proud and distinguished record of overseas...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (8 Dec 2022)

Seán Fleming: ...in particular, has been growing for a number of years. He has been a strong advocate for the provision of services for the increasing population, be those commuter services, schools or additional Garda stations. He is working on all of these because they are having to catch up with the growing population. I acknowledge his consistent work in this regard. On the matter of...

Drugs Policy: Motion [Private Members] (30 Nov 2022)

Seán Fleming: ...engagement, DRIVE, initiative is an interagency response to tackle drug-related intimidation and violence in communities that are most impacted. It is led by the drug and alcohol task forces in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, the Probation Service, the HSE, family support services and civil society organisations. The initiative has been funded by the Department of Health...

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2022)

Seán Fleming: ...of fraud in insurance because it was not a criminal offence. The Government brought in legislation to make perjury a criminal offence for the first time ever. It is only very recently that the Garda have the authority to pursue a claim for perjury as a criminal offence. That is a very new development and it will be helpful in terms of putting people off making perjurious statements in...

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Finance): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Seán Fleming: ..., will get a €45 a week increase – not €12. It is important people get the full, rounded picture of what is happening and it is important we give the full, rounded picture on that. The free book scheme was mentioned, as well as the extra Garda recruits, which are very helpful. Templemore will be able to process those on an ongoing basis. There will be a new...

Insurance Reform: Statements (22 Jun 2022)

Seán Fleming: ..., some of which address fraud. This includes: the enactment of the Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Act 2021, which places perjury on a statutory footing for the first time; the establishment of an insurance fraud co-ordination office within the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau; and the introduction of new regulations on solicitors' advertising. All of this has been...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (11 May 2022)

Seán Fleming: There is a summary fine of €3,000 and, on indictment, that will be €100,000. It would be a matter for An Garda Síochána to take up breaches of this legislation.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Fleming: ...by the Tánaiste’s Department last July showed that 34 of the 66 actions had been completed. Key reforms include the establishment of the insurance fraud co-ordination office within An Garda Síochána in September and the publication of the final report of the Central Bank’s review of differential pricing in the motor and home insurance markets. I will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Discussion (16 Dec 2021)

Seán Fleming: ...the reform agenda. New personal injuries guidelines have been introduced, the Government has made perjury a criminal offence, and we have created the Insurance Fraud Co-ordination Office within An Garda Síochána. In the Department of Finance, I chair an office within government tasked with encouraging greater competition in the Irish insurance market. The reforms are having a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tax Clearance Certificates (14 Dec 2021)

Seán Fleming: .... I am happy to clarify the Department's responsibilities in regard to land and property legislation. The Deputy mentioned a number of organisations, including CAB, the money laundering unit in An Garda Síochána and the Revenue Commissioners, as well as local authorities. As he rightly points out, this is also an issue that can impact across various Departments. The...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Asset Management Agency (18 Nov 2021)

Seán Fleming: ...sites; 15 sites for essential transport and infrastructure projects, such as roads, flood defences and water treatment; ten sites for urban regeneration and housing projects; six sites for civic offices, Garda stations or healthcare facilities; and various sites for Industrial Development Authority, IDA, projects. Therefore, it has been very active within its commercial mandate, helping...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (9 Nov 2021)

Seán Fleming: ...with greater transparency. We are continuing Ireland's engagement at a European level with regard to Solvency II reviews. We are preparing legislation to enhance the role of PIAB. I met with the Garda Commissioner about uninsured drivers. The road traffic legislation that was recently published will have an impact on motor insurance.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Industry (19 Oct 2021)

Seán Fleming: ...of a Bill to reform PIAB. We are reducing insurance fraud through the Insurance Fraud Coordination Office and the Central Bank has issued its report on differential pricing. I am also meeting the Garda Commissioner in connection with the issue of uninsured motorists. That is all in the insurance area and dealing with those issues will improve the environment for people through extra...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Issues: Minister of State at the Department of Finance (16 Dec 2020)

Seán Fleming: ...deterrent effect in regard to fraudulent insurance claims, particularly if these claims are being made attractive. The Department of Justice is also increasing co-ordination and co-operation between the Garda and the industry, and examining the publication of insurance data fraud details. The national claims information database reports have shown the clear benefits of PIAB to consumers....