Results 1-20 of 44 for garda speaker:Martin Heydon

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Martin Heydon: ...was just an attempt to convince people that Sinn Féin is somehow a different party to that which up until very recently celebrated those criminals who previously attacked and even murdered members of An Garda Síochána. Shame on Sinn Féin which sent out its representatives onto national media over the weekend calling for our Minister for Justice to be “taken...

An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (4 Oct 2023)

Martin Heydon: The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to deliver on the goal of building stronger, safer communities. My colleague, the Minister, Deputy McEntee, has consistently asked gardaí what more she can do to provide supports for them as they do their job. Being a garda is difficult. I do not, nor should any of us, take for granted...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (28 Sep 2023)

Martin Heydon: ...in good faith. I also counter that by saying that surely the people who are making the key decisions about the new districts are the ones who understand those challenges better. These are the gardaí who deal with these areas. This decision is not being made in isolation. I would be more concerned if the decision was being made by politicians in this House who are not on the front...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (28 Sep 2023)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue and to pass on the apologies of the Minister, who is in Brussels and, unfortunately, cannot be here. As he will be aware, the Garda Commissioner determines the divisional structures throughout the State. The Minister does not have a role nor can she seek to direct the Commissioner regarding such matters. This is for good reason. We in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Courts Service (25 May 2023)

Martin Heydon: ...in excess of €2.2 million to expand the number of courtrooms that are technology enabled. These courtrooms support remote and hybrid hearings and allow parties, witnesses, prisoners or members of An Garda Síochána to dial in remotely to a physical courtroom and support digital evidence display. The project brought the number of up-to-date technology courtrooms from 55 in...

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Security: Statements (12 May 2022)

Martin Heydon: ...is important for our farmers, our fishers, our rural and coastal communities and wider society. It is important for me, my political party and the Government. You might need a doctor, lawyer, garda or priest once in your life, but three times a day every day, you need a farmer. We cannot take food security for granted or the vital role farmers play in the production of that food. If...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Heritage Sites (7 Apr 2022)

Martin Heydon: ...to the Curragh Plains will agree. The Senator mentioned the recent illegal encampment. We are aware that on a very a regular basis during spring and summer the Department of Defence and An Garda Síochána work closely together to deal with illegal encampments and trespassers on the plains, and particularly during the summer months. This was a feature of a significant number of...

Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (21 Sep 2021)

Martin Heydon: ...to the High Court on that point of law and was successful, that would not mean the points would be removed. It is absolutely extraordinary. I have said this at the committee. Imagine if we told our citizens that if a speed van or a garda allegedly caught them speeding while driving along in their car and they decided to take it to court and won their case, the points would still stay on...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (21 Sep 2021)

Martin Heydon: ...opportunity to hear the views of the women involved. The Minister again urges those who may have suffered a serious wrong of a criminal nature, whether recent or historical, to report their concerns to An Garda Síochána, which has the lawful authority, skills and resources to investigate such matters. The Minister, the Government and the defence organisation are committed to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (21 Sep 2021)

Martin Heydon: ...regard. I reiterate that, irrespective of when such matters of a criminal nature may have occurred, the Minister has been clear in his advice that such serious allegations should be reported to An Garda Síochána, which has the powers and expertise to undertake the necessary investigations. I strongly urge anyone who may have been subject to any such alleged abuse or harassment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (18 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 216. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of retirements from An Garda Síochána in each year of the past decade and to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53724/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Expenditure (12 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 122. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated extra cost in 2021 of increasing the number of civilians working within An Garda Síochána to 4,000 by the end of 2021; and the estimated extra cost in each of the years 2022 to 2025 of maintaining that number. [52502/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Expenditure (12 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 123. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated extra cost in 2021 of increasing the number of the Garda Reserve to 2,000 by the end of 2021; and the estimated extra cost in each of the years 2022 to 2025 of maintaining that number. [52503/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (12 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 125. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the year in which there was the most ever sworn members of An Garda Síochána; and the strength of the force in that year. [52505/19]

Rural and Community Development: Statements (10 Apr 2019)

Martin Heydon: ...much more closely. In Athy, our local councillors have allocated some of the local property tax money towards bus stops for those areas. I will also address rural crime. We will hit the target Garda strength of 15,000 by the end of next year, which is important. We are currently at 14,000. As we increase Garda strength we will have better support in securing our rural communities....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Alert Programme (12 Mar 2019)

Martin Heydon: 31. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to concerns from community text alert groups about a new centralised system for telephone calls to Garda stations in the eastern region; the actions that will be taken to protect the community text alert service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11894/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (29 Nov 2018)

Martin Heydon: 32. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the level of Garda resources in County Kildare; his plans for further recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49790/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (8 Nov 2018)

Martin Heydon: ..., Tourism and Sport the way in which DOE and or NCT testing in particular light transmission testing of tinted windscreens and front side windows is at variance with legislation relied on by An Garda Síochána in prosecuting drivers of motor vehicles with tinted windscreens and front side windows more particularly under ACT 34(2)(B) of the Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2018)

Martin Heydon: ...will be first and which will be last? The presentation was very interesting but it was so in-depth that I feel I do not need to ask any questions about buildings. I drive past Kevin Street Garda station every day and it is very impressive. It is great to see the steps being taken on BERs in existing and new buildings. The OPW must have a lot of car parking space and most of its...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (5 Jul 2018)

Martin Heydon: 13. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda recruits assigned to County Kildare in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29662/18]