Results 1-20 of 174 for garda speaker:Jim O'Callaghan

Reform of An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (11 Apr 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move:That Dáil Éireann: notes that:- members of An Garda Síochána play a hugely important role in Irish society and that public trust and confidence are crucial elements of effective policing; - there is an immediate need to reassure the public that urgent action will be taken to implement real reform, cultural change and oversight of the management of An Garda...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Workplace Relations Commission (30 Mar 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: ...that the representative associations will be integrated into the second phase of the process. It is important that their views are heard. The industrial dispute a number of months ago damaged An Garda Síochána in the eyes of the public. The prospect that members of An Garda Síochána would not be available to protect the public was regarded as a very dangerous step....

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (6 Apr 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Garda Síochána Acts 2005 to 2015 to provide for enhanced powers to be granted to the Policing Authority for the purpose of overseeing the performance of the Garda Commissioner and the Garda Síochána of its functions relating to policing services; to amend the provisions of the Acts relating to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Data (6 Feb 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: In November 2016, senior Garda management was informed of emerging issues in respect of the accuracy of homicide data recorded on the Garda PULSE system. This matter was subsequently brought to the attention of the Policing Authority, which raised it with senior Garda management in April 2017. I am aware that there is serious concern within An Garda Síochána as to the accuracy of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (11 Jul 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: 250. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda reserves in each Garda division; and the number of Garda reserves in each Garda division for the same date in 2016 in tabular form. [31113/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Garda Inspectorate has a specific statutory objective, which is to ensure that the resources available to the Garda are used so as to achieve and maintain the highest levels of efficiency and effectiveness. We talk a lot about failings on the part of An Garda Síochána but it is also important to look to see what can be done to improve morale within the force. Would Mr. Toland...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am sharing time with Deputy Lahart. The last number of years have been very difficult for An Garda Síochána. Part of the reason they have been so difficult is that the force has been exposed to a series of events that have had the effect of damaging public confidence in the force. Before outlining some of those events,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (31 Mar 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: 808. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda cars and vans allocated to each Garda division in 2020; the number of Garda cars and vans withdrawn from each Garda division in 2020 in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16841/21]

Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (11 Jul 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: ..."a designated United Kingdom inquest." The legislation is relatively simple in how it will operate. A coroner in Northern Ireland or in a designated inquest in Britain will make a request to the Garda Commissioner and will provide the Garda Commissioner with a list of questions he or she wants answered and the Garda Commissioner then makes a decision whether to comply with the request or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Interim Report on Review of Youth Referrals: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: How can the people who make a complaint to An Garda Síochána keep apprised of how the complaint is being progressed by the Garda? Is it all dependent on contacting the garda to whom it was reported? Is there an objective way to contact the Garda system to see how the complaint is being progressed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Homicide Statistics: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: Let us put ourselves back into the early part of last year in An Garda Síochána. There were major issues developing in respect of Garda breath-testing, as referred to by Deputy Chambers. Might it have been a factor that the Garda did not want to put into the public domain further negative information in respect of Garda data?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda Remuneration (6 Feb 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: In November 2016 a pay deal was agreed in the Labour Court between the Garda Representative Association and the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors. It was always envisaged that all grades in the Garda would be awarded the increase on the basis of their involvement in the pay review chaired by Mr. John Horgan. That has not happened in this instance and we now have a situation...

Leaders' Questions (11 May 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: It will not come as a surprise that I will ask the Tánaiste questions about An Garda Síochána and her political management of the force. However, before I do, I wish to say something that I think is important. I acknowledge and commend the work that is done every day in this country by members of An Garda Síochána who protect our communities and enforce our law. I...

Garda Commissioner: Motion [Private Members] (12 Apr 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: ...in August 2015 Mr. Justice Fennelly produced an interim report in respect of two paragraphs of his terms of reference. One of those paragraphs concerned the removal or resignation of the former Garda Commissioner, which took place on 25 March 2014. It is interesting to refer to chapter 19 of his interim report because it deals with the legal position of a Garda Commissioner. Mr. Justice...

Committee Report on Garda Oversight and Accountability: Motion (2 Feb 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: Approximately 50% of my time as spokesperson for justice and equality is devoted to issues concerning An Garda Síochána. That is not surprising when one considers that it is a force of up to 13,000 members who interact with members of the public every day. One of the downsides of discussing An Garda Síochána in this House is that we only really get to focus on issues...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Reserve (20 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: I think we all agree that the Garda Reserve is a very valuable resource and we should be using it more. One of the concerns that I have, as do many other Members of the House, is that the numbers of the reserve are supposed to be in the region of 450. Yet, this time last year, we only had 200 members working within the reserve. The Minister of State identified correctly the first priority...

Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 May 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: We must recognise the regrettable fact that virtually every member of the Garda has been subjected to assault or acts of violence in the course of his or her career. It is, unfortunately, a very common occurrence. I know from speaking to members of the Garda that frequently when they are out, particularly in the evening time and at weekends, they are subjected to assaults and violent...

Reform of An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (11 Apr 2017)

Jim O'Callaghan: ...of the Policing Authority. With all due respect to the Government, I disagree with that approach. Since last January, the Policing Authority has been given very specific powers in respect of the Garda Commissioner. It was given the power to recommend the Commissioner's removal and to be consulted if the Government is planning to remove the Garda Commissioner. As a result of that, there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (30 May 2018)

Jim O'Callaghan: ...the Policing Authority representatives before the committee because the purpose of the legislation is to give greater powers to the Policing Authority in respect of its supervisory role over An Garda Síochána. Like most legislation, this comes out of an occasion or event of political controversy. You will remember, Chairman, that in March 2017 there was significant public...

Leaders' Questions (3 Nov 2016)

Jim O'Callaghan: We are now less than 19 hours away from a Garda strike. This country and its people are entering uncharted territory. A police strike is unprecedented in this country and highly unusual internationally. It should be avoided if at all possible. The people of this country should not be put in a position where they might find themselves without the protection of An Garda Síochána...