Results 1-20 of 131 for garda speaker:Dessie Ellis

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Safeguarding: Safeguarding Ireland (21 Feb 2024)

Dessie Ellis: ...about the huge gaps, and when I looked at those gaps, it occurred to me that there are a lot of areas in question and there is a lot to do, whether that is through legislation, the HSE or An Garda Síochána. He said that abuse, exploitation and neglect of adults are happening on a daily basis and that is fairly clear. The area of online abuse occurred to me. I know this...

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

Dessie Ellis: ...My thoughts are with the injured children and the member of staff who was injured while protecting the children. I commend those who prevented a much greater tragedy from occurring and thank the Garda and emergency services for preventing greater destruction in our city. This terrible event does not justify attacks on gardaí, the burning of public transport or the looting of shops....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Dessie Ellis: ..., for safety reasons. They do not want to have to confront any individual but I have seen them get terrible abuse, even where they sit. I assume there is a system that can be used to alert the Garda. Perhaps that needs to be examined with a view to making it work better because I have found it does not seem to bring the Garda quickly enough when it is used. I would appreciate some...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2023)

Dessie Ellis: Local communities, local drug task forces and An Garda Síochána are reporting a huge surge in the use of crack cocaine in communities. Local drug task forces are struggling to deal with this surge and are having to turn people with addictions away from their services due to a lack of funding and a loss of personnel. This crisis in employment in the task forces is because vital...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Jun 2023)

Dessie Ellis: 861. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí assigned to work in Ballymun Garda station. [27317/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Jun 2023)

Dessie Ellis: 862. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda personnel assigned to the Santry-Whitehall area, given the closure of Whitehall Garda station. [27318/23]

Criminal Justice (Engagement of Children in Criminal Activity) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2023)

Dessie Ellis: ...at the expense of the destruction of a child's life and future. The question is: why do such gangsters abuse children in this way? The answer is that the drug dealers are being watched by the Garda, unlikely children, who are less likely to be caught. The Bill is an important tool to protect children who are being groomed and exploited by gangsters, and will also draw together and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Dessie Ellis: 973. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications for Garda vetting received from January 2022 to date by the Garda National Vetting Bureau; the average length of time it took to process an individual application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17246/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Decongregation of Mental Health Settings: Mental Health Commission (8 Dec 2022)

Dessie Ellis: ...from 21 days to 14. I am curious about the logic behind that. I have experienced a lot of this with the services. Mr. Farrelly also stated that he is not in favour of people being brought to Garda stations. In most instances, a person is told that they either go to their GP, get a letter from him or her and go to the accident and emergency department or go to a Garda station where a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Decongregation of Mental Health Settings: Mental Health Commission (8 Dec 2022)

Dessie Ellis: ...dealing with a very chaotic situations, for example, someone with schizoaffective disorder. They may be remaining at home. What are the options for that kind of person? They will not go to a Garda station or an emergency department. There are many problems. The review of that has to be examined and the person’s rights have to be centre stage.

Coercion of a Minor (Misuse of Drugs Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2022)

Dessie Ellis: ...gangs. These young children are seen in a cynical way by the drug gangs as being both expendable and plentiful. The full extent to which this is happening may not be known, as we can only go by Garda figures and what it is aware of. The Garda compiles its information based on crimes reported and Garda intelligence but local communities believe the problem is far greater and far more...

Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (10 Mar 2022)

Dessie Ellis: ...charge. We advocate a more substantial reduction than what the Government is proposed as the interest cap. If Government has a concern about people going to illegal moneylenders it should be noted An Garda Síochána has considerable powers under existing legislation to stop, question, search and seize money from those they suspect of illegal moneylending. There are also severe...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (1 Mar 2022)

Dessie Ellis: It took two years for a community garda to be appointed in Finglas, and that individual has only recently been appointed. While I welcome the appointment, it is unacceptable that this should have happened. It is also unacceptable that between 90 and 98 gardaí are in the Finglas area on three different shifts. In effect, there are only a certain number of gardaí on each shift....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (1 Mar 2022)

Dessie Ellis: Táim buíoch go bhfuil mé ábalta labhairt ar an ngá atá le hacmhainní breise Garda i bhFionnghlas. As the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, might be aware, I represent the constituency of Dublin North-West, which encompasses Finglas, Ballymun, Santry, Whitehall, Meakstown, Glasnevin and parts of Beaumont. Part of my constituency lies within the Garda...

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021)

Dessie Ellis: ...consistent area of use of scramblers has been in parks and green spaces, particularly in and around housing estates. We have always argued for and given our support to measures that would strengthen Garda powers to seize scramblers and quad bikes being used illegally. I welcome such additional powers proposed in this legislation. A very successful pilot scheme was run in Finglas that...

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2021)

Dessie Ellis: ...issues are, for example, the urgent need for proper housing, proper healthcare, a decent transport infrastructure, climate change measures, good mental health and addiction services, additional Garda resources to tackle increased complaints of antisocial activity, and additional supports for those with special needs. However, for many in my constituency, this budget would prove to be a...

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Apr 2021)

Dessie Ellis: ...drugs have become more easily obtainable than ever. There also appears to be a corresponding decrease in police resources. A clear example is the significant decrease in the number of community gardaí not only in my area but in other areas across most of the country. In the Dublin metropolitan area north, which encompasses the greater part of my constituency, the number of...

Scrambler Motorbikes and Quad Bikes: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2020)

Dessie Ellis: ...later this week will adequately address these concerns. However, there is nothing to stop the Government from implementing some practical solutions now that do not require legislation. It is important that gardaí are able to enforce existing road traffic legislation. One of the most effective initiatives in my constituency of Dublin North-West was a pilot scheme that operated in...

Community Safety and Fireworks: Motion [Private Members] (22 Sep 2020)

Dessie Ellis: ..., I fear for what will happen at Hallowe'en and in the build-up to it. I expect a serious escalation in the use of these illegal fireworks to the detriment of our community. We need a strong Garda response to this issue now. The Garda needs the resources to tackle this antisocial activity, which has gone far beyond being a nuisance and is a daily torment for our community. The reality...