Results 1-14 of 14 for garda speaker:Ollie Crowe

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: International Protection (1 Feb 2024)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Minister of State for his detailed response. To me, the figures really do not seem to be adding up at first glance. The Minister stated that the Garda National Immigration Bureau “has reviewed a large sample of the cases that were subject to deportation orders. Their inquiries suggest a very significant number of these individuals have left the State.”. Could we...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sentencing Policy (23 Nov 2022)

Ollie Crowe: ...working for some time in seeking to progress with the Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2019. To give a bit of context, I raise this Commencement matter following recent attacks on gardaí, of which the Minister of State is well aware, most notably in Ballyfermot last weekend. I do so also in the context of previous attacks going unpunished even when the perpetrators...

Seanad: Public Order and Safe Streets: Statements (23 Nov 2022)

Ollie Crowe: ...the problems on O'Connell Street in Dublin. We all agree that there is a problem there, but there is also a major issue in Galway. There is a tourism hub in Eyre Square that would be ideal for a Garda substation or hub. We need to look at that option. I genuinely believe the visibility of gardaí is a massive issue. It helps and it gives people confidence. The proposal needs to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Oct 2022)

Ollie Crowe: ...cannot allow the actions of a small minority of people to alter this. After the situation on O'Connell Street in Dublin was highlighted by the media in recent weeks, a quick response followed. A Garda liaison office that was to open there has now been changed to a full Garda station. Pledges have also been made to allocate greater Garda resources to the area. I do not like saying...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: An Garda Síochána (15 Jun 2022)

Ollie Crowe: ..., I refer to the need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the recommendations of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland in respect of the review of structures within An Garda Síochána with particular reference to the proposed amalgamation of superintendent roles in Galway and west Galway and the extent to which this may impact negatively on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: An Garda Síochána (15 Jun 2022)

Ollie Crowe: ...for his detailed response. I welcome the information on the four different areas and that an assistant principal will be appointed to the business services area. I take it that will lead to more gardaí on the ground because there will be civilian staff across that section. That is welcome and it is a road we need to travel further down because, no more than any other city or...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Mar 2022)

Ollie Crowe: I raise the issue of Garda numbers in Galway city and county. Limerick, Waterford, Cork and Dublin have one Garda member per 300 people. In Galway, it is in excess of one per 430 people. As has been well documented, there have been a lot of burglaries, rural break-ins and break-ins in the city. I also raise the lack of crime prevention officers throughout the country. In my region of...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (9 Feb 2022)

Ollie Crowe: ...connection with this. As Senator Mullen and all other Members will be aware, the Minister of State has noted that insurance fraud is a criminal matter and that allegations should be referred to An Garda Síochána. That is already provided for in the legislation. Creating a new offence in the PIAB Act may potentially be unnecessary. Further examination of the matter is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Antisocial Behaviour (1 Dec 2021)

Ollie Crowe: ...in recent times, including a tragic incident where a young woman lost sight in one eye when a firework was let off. This has become such an issue that the chief superintendent of Mill Street Garda station in Galway city has even suggested the square may have to be closed at a certain hour. As a Member of the Oireachtas, I certainly would not be in agreement with that suggestion, which is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2021)

Ollie Crowe: ...support of a private security firm. This allows time for a plan to be implemented, which will ensure the safety of Eyre Square for both residents and visitors. A co-ordinated plan involving An Garda Síochána, Galway City Council and the Department of Justice is required as a matter of urgency. Budget 2022 commits to the recruitment of 800 additional gardaí. Galway city...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Loan Guarantee Schemes Agreements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Bill 2021: Waiver of Pre-Legislative Scrutiny (20 Apr 2021)

Ollie Crowe: ...Galway city were certainly not getting them. There may be reasons that was the case and Mr. Hughes might let us know. I re-emphasise that I understand fully the difficult situation faced by the Garda in a large city such as Galway. There have been a minuscule 200 prosecutions. With the greatest of respect, there has been no let-up in the large multiples in areas such as shoes,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2021)

Ollie Crowe: ...There has been impersonation of Mike, lewd messages and death threats. Recently, his parents' house has also received threats. This is very worrying, and I consider it abhorrent. I believe the Garda must take more specific action. While the example I am discussing happens to be male, we should make it clear that it is even worse for female elected representatives. Research published...

Seanad: Budget 2021: Statements (14 Oct 2020)

Ollie Crowe: ...O'Malley, and former Taoiseach, Seán Lemass, making the decision to make second level education free. I am delighted this Government will continue that trend. I welcome the additional funding for 620 new Garda recruits and of an additional 500 administrative staff in budget 2021. We need more gardaí in Galway and the Garda plays a vital role in our communities. There is huge...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2020)

Ollie Crowe: ...linked to restaurants and bars since they reopened. I must say that 99% of restaurants and pubs have adhered to the restrictions and if they have not then they should be closed forthwith. The Garda has the powers now do that and regardless of whether it is a gastropub or a restaurant, it should happen immediately. The real likelihood is that removing the current socialising options that...