Results 1-20 of 97 for garda speaker:Diarmuid Wilson

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Engagement of Children in Criminal Activity) Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 Jan 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...at the moment. Approximately 1,000 children under the age of 17 are constantly at risk of being recruited and used by criminal networks throughout the country, according to a national survey of Garda juvenile liaison officers, carried out in 2020. A 2019 study of drug dealing and organised crime in Dublin's south inner city found that children as young as 12 were being lured into gangs....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Implementation of the Recommendations of the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...a module on the Defence Forces and policing in transition year. That would make young people aware of the fact that there is a worthwhile career to be had in the Defence Forces and, by extension, An Garda Síochána. I ask for the witnesses’ views on that. To return to Dún Uí Neill Barracks and the issue of training young recruits, I believe the training...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: In 1980, there was an heroic act of courage by a young garda, just out of Templemore, who was stationed at Store Street station in Dublin. This act of heroism should be formally recognised as the important act of bravery it was. This was a young man starting out in his career, like so many gardaí who put their lives at risk for the safety of others on a daily basis. On 28 January 1980,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: If the Garda Reserve was properly enforced and enabled, it would be a huge resource the State could do with at this moment in time.

Seanad: Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Second Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...samples. This Bill will remedy this situation and enhance the capability of the Military Police to carry out its investigations of serious offences, similar to the power currently available to An Garda Síochána. In this regard, the Bill also sets out, as the Minister outlined, the other powers of a member of the Military Police when a member of the Defence Forces is placed in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: .... It is important that the inspector is recognised. It took 50 years for the memorial to be put in place, which is far too long. In this year, the 100th anniversary of the establishment of An Garda Síochána, memorials should be erected for every member of the organisation who was killed while on active duty in the State.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Safety (12 Jul 2021)

Diarmuid Wilson: .... An interactive DVD also provides support and includes class activities, crash reconstructions and real-life stories. The unit also includes project work and input from agencies such as An Garda Síochána, the emergency services and those with responsibility for the national car test, NCT, which adds greatly to the effectiveness of the programme. It delivers an important...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...part of counties Cavan and Fermanagh have been experienced for many years. They did not only start in the past three or four years. They have been going on since 2011. I welcome the additional Garda resources deployed but it is not sufficient to send uniformed new recruits to this area. Specialist gardaí need to be put in place who can man the Border and who, along with their...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (16 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: ..., County Monaghan. I have also received notice from Senator Frank Feighan of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on the planned upgrade of Tubbercurry Garda station. I have also received notice from Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on St....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...to be very successful. I was astonished at the number of people who were driving without even their normal lights on this morning. I wish to raise a related issue in terms of traffic and An Garda Síochána. Since the foundation of the force in 1922, bar a few glitches, An Garda Síochána has served the community of the Twenty-six Counties on this island with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...of an up and coming country and western star who has suffered physically, mentally and financially because of the horrific abuse he is receiving on social media. I have reported the case to the Garda Síochána, through the Commissioner, and an investigation is under way. In many respects, in spite of threats to this individual, the Garda's hands are tied because there is no law...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Social Media Regulation (28 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...but significant mental strain. This innocent man, trying to establish himself in the country music industry, and his family are suffering. Despite his many attempts to contact the social media outlets and the Garda Síochána, he continues to receive these types of messages. I do not like raising issues like this and naming people in the Chamber. However, Mr. Jackson asked me to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Social Media Regulation (28 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...involved. If necessary, I will name them and give their IP addresses publicly in this House, if that is what it takes, but I do not want to go down that road. I will also send a letter to the Garda Commissioner containing the documentation I have available, including screen shots of the foul messages sent and threats made, including to his life, to the man in question, Mr. Eamonn Jackson.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...Leyden, Lawlor, Davitt, Conway and Reilly, in calling for a debate on insurance fraud. I support the call by my colleague in the Lower House, Deputy Brendan Smith, for a designated unit of the Garda fraud squad to be set up to specifically investigate these cases. Several proposals to amend the Order of Business have been tabled. As Whip of the Fianna Fáil Party, we will support...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...I wish to invite him to the House to debate the penalty points regime. Too many areas are covered by this penalty points system. It is making a mockery of what should be concentrated upon by An Garda Síochána and other units.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...time to discuss the increase in anti-social behaviour not only in our capital city but throughout the country. It is something that is unfortunately happening in all of our major towns and gardaí do not seem to be around to deal with it. I would also like the Minister, when he comes to the House, to address the cut in the budgets of the Garda divisional districts. Those budgets...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...Donegal in Clones last Sunday was a significant gesture. We look forward to seeing her attending future GAA events. I welcome today's announcement by the Government of the appointment of a new Garda Commissioner, a fellow Ulsterman, Mr. Drew Harris. He is a professional policeman. His father served as a member of the RUC until his tragic death. He came up through the Troubles and the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 and Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motions (14 Jun 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: ..., Mr. Thomas "Slab" Murphy. It was interesting to note that during his trial, two of the witnesses who were called by the State, sort of changed their evidence from what they had originally stated to the Garda. In confronting serious criminality, the Garda and the State need to know that they have the force of the Special Criminal Court behind them in such cases. In claiming that it...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I congratulate the Garda on the excellent drugs find in Ashbourne last night. I echo my party leader's call this afternoon for the Minister for Justice and Equality to come before the House to discuss rural crime in particular. As my colleague, Senator Leyden, pointed out last week, rural crime is on the increase. If the State authorities do not tackle this, local communities will be...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...of assistance. Very often victims feel that they have been left on their own. A victim is often involved in the criminal justice system for the very first time and may have to speak to members of An Garda Síochána, solicitors or other professionals and ultimately go to court. This can be a daunting experience which can add to levels of distress. In Ireland, a person who has...