Results 1-20 of 215 for garda speaker:Thomas Pringle

Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)

Thomas Pringle: The Garda Review recently described these changes as a victory for criminals. The closure of rural Garda stations means members of the Garda Síochána are not in contact with the local community. They must travel over 50 miles to emergency callouts, which is hardly progress in terms of policing. Since 2008, the number of gardaí has reduced by 1,000 and staffing levels in 108...

An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)

Thomas Pringle: I would like to offer my condolences to the family of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, who was tragically and savagely murdered outside Dundalk last Friday evening. I am totally opposed to the Government amendment to this motion as it stands. The issue in this debate is confidence. It concerns the confidence the public can have in the role the Garda plays in our local communities....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (20 Nov 2019)

Thomas Pringle: 143. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda cars and vans attached to each Garda district in the Donegal Garda division as of 31 December 2018 and 11 November 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48059/19]

An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Thomas Pringle: I will be brief. We heard on "Morning Ireland" this morning that the Medical Bureau of Road Safety audited 200 breath test units, which the Garda figures showed to have done over 400,000 tests. The units had actually only done 200,000 tests. This was in August 2015. The bureau immediately contacted the Garda to tell it there was a problem with the reporting. It was, however, ten months...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Thomas Pringle: ...in him. It is well worth mentioning them again. I think everybody should put them on the record. They include the manner in which the penalty points scandal was dealt with by the Minister and the Garda Commissioner. The Minister made allegations about Deputy Wallace and disclosed confidential information about him that he had received from the Garda Commissioner. The Minister dealt...

Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: ..., although apparently only half-written, legislation. I will get to that later. As I understand it, this is the first of three Bills due to be introduced this year that will address reform in An Garda Síochána. There are many issues within An Garda Síochána and there is no doubt that reform is badly needed in the organisation. I find it amazing, however, that instead...

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Thomas Pringle: ...of Ireland's police force has not worked in tackling violent crime since the Government first implemented these policies in 2011. The policy was simple: take away community policing, close rural Garda stations and use those savings to pool the resources into a centralised police force. Mobile criminals have exploited the policing vacuum created from continuous Garda station closures....

Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)

Thomas Pringle: Statistics published in recent days show a low number of gardaí in many rural Garda stations. No doubt the Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice and Equality will use this to justify the closure of Garda stations throughout rural Ireland as part of the review of the Garda Síochána's capacity to operate with reduced resources. Almost a third of all Garda stations are staffed...

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this evening's debate on the Garda Inspectorate report. The Minister finally, belatedly, gave a conditional apology today for impugning the integrity of two fine Garda officers. He stated: "If any upset was caused I hope that correcting the record today will put the matter to rest", and continued by stating "I apologise for any offence that may...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Thomas Pringle: 43. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality how the priorities and performance targets (including consultation with the Garda Commissioner) pursuant to section 20 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 are reviewed and revised, particularly concerning cold case investigations of unsolved murders related to the Troubles; how co-operation with UK law enforcement...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2022)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Taoiseach for the response. It raises more questions. I was not going to deal with this today but I think it has to be dealt with. The Garda was informed about Brandon and for ten years it did nothing. The Garda is not the body that is going to be responsible for dealing with this. It is sad to say we cannot rely on the Garda but that is a fact. This is a lot bigger. There...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: Last week a Garda station in Donegal was forced to hold a man with severe mental health issues for 12 hours as there were no GPs available to assess him and sign the necessary forms to allow him to be admitted to hospital. This was not only unfair to the man being held but also to the gardaí who were unable to do anything else while this man was in their care. They were forced to ring...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2014)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill. I pay tribute to Deputy Wallace for bringing forward this legislation. As we know, similar legislation was brought forward last year. The families of the many people throughout the country who have suffered grievous wrongs at the hands of gardaí and Garda malpractice...

Public Sector Management (Appointment of Senior Members of the Garda Síochána) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Jun 2014)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this Bill. The legislation sets out to depoliticise the appointment of senior Garda officers by disconnecting that process from the political system. In preparing for this debate, I was reminded of a very well known GP in south-west Donegal who is sadly deceased. This person was a very respected doctor who helped many people in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: On policing, our guests are probably aware that representatives of the Garda will be coming before the committee. I will ask about the policing of the arson attacks that are happening. Our guests may not know the answer to my question, which is fair enough. We have heard through the media that the Garda is stating no one person is organising all of this, which is fair enough as these...

Topical Issue Debate: Burglaries in County Donegal (17 Jan 2013)

Thomas Pringle: ...in the county in recent weeks and months. While there may be a Cabinet meeting ongoing, the Minister for Justice and Equality does not have any role in terms of job creation. In fact, with Garda numbers declining, it is probably unemployment creation that is his role. It has been clear for some time that there is a major issue with burglaries targeting the elderly in Donegal. The...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: The period of 60 days is very short. If they co-operate with the Garda investigation, that would be extended. If the Garda investigation is unsuccessful, what happens?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Thomas Pringle: The presentation referred to the increase in Garda numbers, which is welcome. Since 2017, 2,090 gardaí have been recruited and there will be a further 1,500 up to 2021. How many of these are additional gardaí? Some will retire in that period. What is the figure for the increase in Garda numbers?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (20 May 2020)

Thomas Pringle: 478. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a new contract to supply new marked Garda vans has recently been put out to tender; if so, when new Garda vans will come into the fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6521/20]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (6 Dec 2011)

Thomas Pringle: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda stations in County Donegal earmarked for closure; the criteria used to decide on the closure; the security arrangements in place for the rural communities that will be left without a Garda presence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38891/11]