Results 1-20 of 27 for garda speaker:Tim Lombard

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Tim Lombard: ...he will be moving on to a different phase in his life. I wish him the very best of luck. We should have a significant debate with the Minister for Justice about the recruitment policy for An Garda Síochána. An Garda Síochána is going through a recruitment process at the moment and the closing date for the current process is 14 April. We need to encourage people to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2022)

Tim Lombard: I want to raise the issue about the retirement of senior members of the Garda Síochána. It is an issue that has been in the media for the past few weeks. The issue of senior members of the Garda Síochána having to retire at 60 is an issue that we have to look at. We have civilians working in the Garda Síochána who have the option to stay in the service up...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (20 Sep 2018)

Tim Lombard: I, too, welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. I am seeking an update from the Minister of State regarding the reopening of the Garda station in Ballinspittle. On page 101 of the programme for Government, there is a commitment to a pilot scheme for the reopening of some of the Garda stations closed in the last few years. In this regard, there are six stations listed for reopening,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2019)

Tim Lombard: I raise this morning the proposal of the Garda Commissioner to reconstruct Garda divisions. This is an issue that is close to my heart. In my part of the world, this would mean joining together the divisions in west and north Cork. The west Cork vision is based in Bandon and the north Cork division is based in Fermoy. It is proposed to merge the two divisions and base the new division in...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Station Refurbishment (22 Feb 2017)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to come in again. I will be very brief. I thank the Minister for his response. The Government's investment in An Garda Síochána and related services is greatly welcomed. The Minister mentioned major developments in Macroom and Cavan, but we also need to look at smaller Garda stations. Garda stations in small towns and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (3 Jul 2019)

Tim Lombard: I am looking for an update regarding the re-opening of Ballinspittle Garda station. It was to be opened under the Garda station reopening pilot scheme announced in February 2017. It is an important and unique location. The 2016 census showed it has one of the largest catchment areas for a rural Garda station. This must be taken into consideration with the significant influx of tourists...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Station Refurbishment (22 Feb 2017)

Tim Lombard: It is a pleasure to welcome the Minister to the Chamber. I wish to discuss the condition of the Timoleague Garda station. Timoleague is a lovely village in the heart of west Cork. It is a tourism area, but the indigenous population needs to be supported. A key factor in that is the services it receives, be they the post office, shops or the Garda station. A garda lives in the station....

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2017)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the reported reopening of Ballinspittle Garda station in Cork this morning. This is a very important step. The station in Ballinspittle is one of a number that were closed in 2012 and 2013. In many ways, the reopening is about trying to tackle rural crime. Having Garda stations in villages such as Ballinspittle is very important. It is an extremely positive that the Minister,...

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Tim Lombard: In many ways, with the deepest respect to the members of An Garda Síochána, they could benefit from such a course that would have graduates going through who then could become a part of the Garda profile or part of another body such as the military police or GSOC. Is that an avenue we should be discussing?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (3 Jul 2019)

Tim Lombard: Reassuring the community that this Garda station will reopen is very important. The main bones of the question have been dealt with. It is expected that the tender documents will be back by August, with the works to be completed by the end of the year. That is very important, but, unfortunately, the rumour brigade has been in full swing in that part of the world. This information will...

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

Tim Lombard: It is unfortunate that we have a scenario where I am being heckled. That is an increase and a good news story which has to be acknowledged. I acknowledge the work members of An Garda Síochána are doing on the ground. Sometimes we do not acknowledge them enough or the work their families do. Every time they put on their boots and go out the door, they do not know what will...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: ...were independent audits regarding which projects got the go-ahead. The independent factor is very important and should be duly noted. One of the key issues I would like to raise here is in regard to Garda vetting and where we are going with that programme. I note from the newspapers that there are 721 teachers who have still not been vetted and that there is work ongoing towards a...

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Tim Lombard: In Mr. Whelan’s assessment, is there a peak or fall or is it a direct line among the Garda districts? In other words, is there-----

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

Tim Lombard: ...college in Limerick at the time and it was quite a frightening experience going there. That entire aspect of society, what happened and what our response was is something on which I compliment An Garda Síochána. We have seen a huge change in how gangland murders and gangland activity has been looked at. That is not insignificant. Limerick back in the day was, unfortunately,...

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Tim Lombard: That is an interesting point. Our interaction with the Garda community through that period of time was something that the State had never seen previously. I refer to the data regarding people's right to move and people's ability to be stopped in the street to ask them where they were going. Did Mr. Hume see an increase in activity coming to GSOC regarding those issues?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (20 Sep 2018)

Tim Lombard: It depends on when the next election will be. I thank the Minister of State for his contribution. It is important that we keep this on the agenda and keep asking when the Garda station in Ballinspittle will be reopened. There is general concern that this has dragged on a bit. Could we put as much pressure as possible on the OPW so we can move ahead and reopen the station?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Feb 2021)

Tim Lombard: ...a complete lockdown of society, including schools and the construction sector. Every part of society has been grossly affected. On my way here from Cork today I was stopped twice by members of An Garda Síochána, which I view as very positive. I complimented both of them on the courtesy and kindness they showed to me. The big issue in my part of the world is the blatant...

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

Tim Lombard: That is a significant debate that needs to take place. Garda recruitment numbers, which I believe the Minister said would be 800 this year, although I am open to correction on that, are significant compared with recruitment to the Naval Service. We should look at what can be done in the area of recruitment to ensure we reach our full potential and get all Naval Service ships out to sea....

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2018)

Tim Lombard: ...this afternoon about what the State can do regarding community events and centres. The State is probably the largest landowner in the country, whether the Office of Public Works, the HSE, An Garda Síochána or schools. The amount of properties these organisations own in every town and village in Ireland is phenomenal. The use of these properties is a great concern for many,...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2016)

Tim Lombard: ...Irish Coast Guard service, an issue that has been raised previously. At the moment, there is legislation for three of the primary response agencies, the fire service, the ambulance service and the Garda, but there is no legislation for the Coast Guard service. It is only a footnote in the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport's agenda and is not treated directly as an emergency...