Results 1-20 of 152 for garda speaker:Seán Kyne

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: ...important reform for our country in terms of justice. For the first time ever we will have a new policing authority, which will be independent and will oversee the structures and performance of An Garda. I concur completely with the Minister's observation that the establishment of the new policing authority is "the most far reaching reform of An Garda Síochána since the...

Other Questions: Garda Resources (7 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: ...for her response and welcome her commitment on ICT and the stronger sanctions for bail and serial offenders. I also welcome the commitment of her and her predecessor on the investment in An Garda Síochána in terms of reopening Templemore, the new recruits - some 550 are now in training - and the investment in Garda cars. In rural areas, the visibility of gardaí, in...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (14 Feb 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 535: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality while acknowledging retirements within An Garda Síochána and the requirements to reduce Garda numbers as set out in the EU-IMF financial assistance plan, when recruitment to the Garda Training College at Templemore, County Tipperary, may recommence. [8409/12]

Seanad: Crime and Policing: Motion (27 Sep 2023)

Seán Kyne: The Minister is very welcome. I acknowledge the record investment in An Garda Síochána under her leadership. Budget 2023 brought An Garda Síochána's total allocation to some €2.14 billion, an increase of €240 million in annual funding, nearly 20% over the 2020 budget. I also acknowledge the increase in numbers in Templemore after the hiatus of Covid, and...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)

Seán Kyne: ...and accessible. "Community support" is another term for confidence. A successful police service must have the confidence of the public and the same applies to the oversight authority, GSOC. The Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill will further expand the remit and powers of GSOC. It is worth remembering that GSOC is the independent body responsible for receiving and...

Other Questions: Garda Station Refurbishment (2 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister’s reply and this week’s announcement of additional recruitment to An Garda Síochána. I am confident that Galway will get its fair share of them. Will the Minister confirm that the Garda Commissioner will take cognisance of the Gaeltacht areas in Galway and ensure sufficient Garda numbers proficient in the Irish language as required under the...

Ramming of Garda Vehicles Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Dec 2015)

Seán Kyne: ...an reachtaíocht seo le cúrsaí sábháilteachta sa Gharda Síochána. I welcome Deputy Griffin's initiative in producing and publishing the Bill. It is timely because the Government has invested a great deal in the Garda Síochána in recent years in difficult circumstances. It has reopened Templemore and budgeted for an extra 600 gardaí to...

Public Sector Management (Appointment of Senior Members of the Garda Síochána) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Jun 2014)

Seán Kyne: ...this first opportunity to congratulate her officially on her appointment as Minister under challenging circumstances in the year that is in it. One could say that 2014 will go down as the year of Garda scrutiny. I wish to take this opportunity to commend those who have brought issues to the fore within the Garda over the past six months and earlier, some within this House as well as the...

Seanad: Community Safety and Investment: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Seán Kyne: ...motion. The speech from the Minister, Deputy McEntee, clearly laid out the priorities, investment and legislative programme the Government has pursued in respect of the justice portfolio and gardaí. A lot of impressive statistics have been provided. I welcome in particular the recent changes regarding the maximum age for entry into An Garda Síochána. It will make a...

Seanad: Recent Violence in Dublin City Centre: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Seán Kyne: ...Mhuire; - any action that makes children, parents or teachers feel unsafe in a school environment; - violence of any kind against children; notes with approval: - increased powers for members of An Garda Síochána in relation to body-worn cameras and other matters; - recent increases in the penalties for assaulting a member of the emergency services; - the allocation of an...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jun 2022)

Seán Kyne: ..., this morning. We have had considerable debate on the issue of passports in this House and within parties. We debated a Fine Gael motion on the matter in February. A new agreement with the Garda on witnessing first-time child applications was signed yesterday. At present about 50 applications a day are stalled and need new consent forms because of the inability to contact witnessing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (1 Dec 2015)

Seán Kyne: 71. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the numbers of new gardaí since the resumption of recruitment, by county; and her views on the current status of the community Garda role which has been a successful element of An Garda Síochána. [42386/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (7 Oct 2015)

Seán Kyne: 121. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedures within An Garda Síochána for handling and transporting blasting gelignite; if An Garda Síochána is routinely available to police blasting procedures, or if the blasting procedures are fraught with delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34882/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (19 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: 33. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the investment in the procurement of vehicles to support the work of An Garda Síochána, if any such vehicles will be equipped with additional facilities and supports to assist An Garda Síochána in policing duties in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7109/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the concerns of persons in rural locations such as Connemara, County Galway, regarding the effectiveness of An Garda Síochána at crime prevention and the upholding of the law and public order in the face of possible closure of rural Garda stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41982/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Expenditure (9 Dec 2014)

Seán Kyne: 281. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the investment in Garda vehicles, the financial amount invested in 2013, 2014 and planned for 2015; the number of additional vehicles by Garda division; and if consideration has been given to acquiring and fitting out high specification vehicles which support policing as is the case in other jurisdictions....

Seanad: Appointment of New Member and Chairperson of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (14 Dec 2021)

Seán Kyne: I move: That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government on 7th December, 2021 nominated Judge Rory MacCabe for appointment by the President as a member of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and as its chairperson, recommends, pursuant to section 65(1)(b) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Judge Rory MacCabe be appointed by the President as a member and as...

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: ...reforms he has introduced and guided through the Oireachtas is unequalled among his predecessors. It is important to consider the legislative reforms the Minister has championed. He has maintained a Garda Síochána force strength of more than 13,000, which is higher than that planned by the previous Government at a time of great strain on State finances. The Minister secured...

Seanad: Recent Violence in Dublin City Centre: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Seán Kyne: ...the intervention of bystanders on that day. Without them, the atrocity could have been far worse. I acknowledge the endeavours of those who assisted, intervened and held the perpetrator down while gardaí arrived.I want to acknowledge all those who intervened. I acknowledge the front-line responders, particularly members of An Garda Síochána, who attended and were the first...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Vetting of Personnel (20 Oct 2016)

Seán Kyne: The Tánaiste would like me to emphasise that the purpose of the Garda employment vetting service is to seek to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. Accordingly, the vetting process demands rigorous procedures to safeguard its integrity and to maintain the highest level of confidence by the public and organisations availing of the service. Any vetting process will take a...