Results 1-20 of 77 for garda speaker:Barry Cowen

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Barry Cowen: .... The Irish Independentrevealed that neighbours in the salubrious southside Dublin suburb secretly sought €225,000 each to not block the project duration. The demand has been referred to the Garda and the developer reported for potential fraud. However, the written request for substantial payment was made from an official email address from one of the country's biggest firms of...

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

Barry Cowen: ...after the terrible attack on innocent children earlier that day. Our ongoing thoughts and prayers are for the victims, their families and the school community. Thanks and solidarity are due to An Garda Síochána and the emergency services for their bravery and commitment in their response. I implore the Government to fast-track technology, equipment and relevant legislation as...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2023)

Barry Cowen: ...demographics and an increased and ageing population, ensuring we can cater for new teachers and SNAs and remaining conscious of the 22,000 extra workers who have joined the health service in recent years. Garda numbers have been increased to the figure required to meet the demand in communities and to do so in a way that improves the lot of the trainees who put themselves forward by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre (23 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: On that specific point, it is obviously crucial that both the Defence Forces and the An Garda Siochána play a central role working with the NCSC to ensure our defences are as they should be. That applies to those bodies in particular because of the onus of responsibility they have as knock-on responsibilities with regard to everything and everyone else. Is Dr. Browne happy and secure...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (3 Feb 2021)

Barry Cowen: 579. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the budget allocation to the Garda air support unit in 2019, 2020 and 2021, in tabular form. [5511/21]

Personal Explanation by Minister (7 Jul 2020)

Barry Cowen: ...-Ireland football final with a friend. Before the match, I consumed two drinks and following the game, had a light meal before driving home to Offaly. On the way to drop my friend home, I was stopped by gardaí and asked to participate in a breathalyser test. I did so and both this test and a subsequent test at the local Garda station confirmed that I was over the legal alcohol...

Financial Resolutions - Budget Statement 2020 (8 Oct 2019)

Barry Cowen: ...home help hours and special needs assistants, SNAs, are badly needed measures to alleviate the pressure on this group. Regarding justice, the most important duty of the State is to uphold safety and security. An Garda Síochána is at the heart of upholding that duty. Over the past several years, we have secured a ramp-up of Garda numbers. Ensuring we have adequate resources...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (17 Sep 2019)

Barry Cowen: ...2012 as specified in paragraph 2 of circular 02/2018; if there are exceptions to this; if so, the retired public servants that will not avail of this pension restoration; if retired members of An Garda Síochána are exempt from this paragraph as suggested (details supplied); if so, the reason for this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37650/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Service Pay Commission Reports (20 Jun 2019)

Barry Cowen: The Garda deal was the only bespoke deal, and the Minister gave it that.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (18 Apr 2019)

Barry Cowen: 134. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of running the roads policing unit; the cost for the Dublin region; the number of Garda personnel working for the unit; the number of Garda personnel working for the unit in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18193/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (18 Apr 2019)

Barry Cowen: 135. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of running the Garda public order unit; the cost for the Dublin region; the number of Garda personnel working for the unit; the number of Garda personnel working for the unit in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18194/19]

Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Apr 2019)

Barry Cowen: ...this Bill will strengthen, enhance and augment existing legislation. If that be the case, so be it. The Minister said he hoped there would be an announcement in the coming weeks on the role An Garda Síochána can play and the role a fraud unit within the force can play in ensuring fraudulent cases are brought before the courts. Existing penalties, although we recommend...

Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Apr 2019)

Barry Cowen: ...of claims made against them. We are still waiting for a judicial council to be established to tackle the level of personal injury awards. We are also still waiting for a publicly funded insurance fraud unit in An Garda Síochána and we are still waiting for an integrated insurance fraud database. Who knows when these endeavours will be done? Investigations on potential...

Business Insurance: Motion [Private Members] (13 Mar 2019)

Barry Cowen: I add my voice to those of others in trying to impress on the Government the need to act on the commitment it gave three years ago. We want the judicial council to be set up and the Garda fraud unit put in place. We want the Minister of State to honour that commitment. We are not prepared to listen any longer to the lame excuses regarding the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. To...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (12 Feb 2019)

Barry Cowen: 314. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the allocation in 2019 for the Garda station bundle; the date in 2019 the project is expected to commence; the projects that will commence and be completed in 2019; if they will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials has been consulted by the Department of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Budgets (7 Feb 2019)

Barry Cowen: 131. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the €92,340,000 capital allocation in An Garda Síochána within his Department for 2019, that is, Vote 20 of the budget 2019 expenditure report by specific project in tabular form; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019, in tabular form; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Budgets (25 Oct 2018)

Barry Cowen: 177. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the €92,340,000 capital allocation in An Garda Síochána within his Department for 2019, that is, Vote 20 of the budget 2019 expenditure report by specific project in tabular form; the projects that will be commenced in 2019; the projects that will be completed in 2019; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (17 Oct 2018)

Barry Cowen: 33. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí and reservists in each Garda station in counties Laois and Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42400/18]

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Budget Statement 2019 (9 Oct 2018)

Barry Cowen: ...is a welcome step but much more progress is needed. In respect of justice, the most important function of the State is to provide safety and security to the people in order that communities throughout the country can live in peace. An Garda Síochána is on the front line in that quest. It often provides comfort to those undergoing unimaginable trauma, continuously tackles...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reform (21 Jun 2018)

Barry Cowen: 108. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the €28.6 million allocated to Garda reform as outlined in budget 2018; the amount that has been spent; the way in which the money has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27246/18]