Results 161-180 of 261 for garda speaker:Frank Feighan

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Stations (24 Mar 2015)

Frank Feighan: I ask the Minister of State, Deputy Dara Murphy, to confirm the opening hours status of Boyle Garda station and to provide an update on the matter. There has been local speculation about changes to Boyle Garda station's opening times and I ask the Minister of State to provide reassurance and clarity in this regard. I am aware that the chief superintendent of the Longford-Roscommon Garda...

Topical Issue Matters (28 Jan 2015)

Frank Feighan: ...Daly - the IAG takeover bid for Aer Lingus; (9) Deputy Billy Timmins - the implications following the recent Supreme Court judgment with respect to the Mahon-Flood tribunal; (10) Deputy Niall Collins - the Garda professional standards unit report on penalty points; (11) Deputy Michael Moynihan - the shortage of kidney transplant surgeons; (12) Deputy Finian McGrath - the sale of Aer...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (17 Sep 2014)

Frank Feighan: 683. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding Elphin Garda station, County Roscommon; and if she will provide confirmation that it will remain into the future. [34626/14]

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2014)

Frank Feighan: More than 90 years ago a young man named James Feely was one of the first recruits to the Garda Síochána, which defended the institutions of this State. This young man was a Sinn Féin councillor and commander of the IRA in Roscommon who went on hunger strike. He was also my mother's father. I come from a family that have had huge confidence in the Garda Síochána....

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Frank Feighan: I come from a family that is very proud of the integrity, professionalism and dedication of gardaí. My grandfather, James Fehilly, was a member of the IRA who fought for the freedom of this country and was one of the first gardaí to take up duty. He served in Ballina and Cahir and retired in Rush, County Dublin. As I grew up in Boyle I was always confident of the professionalism,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (26 Feb 2014)

Frank Feighan: ...ago my grandfather was tried in a Belfast court in 1919 and was imprisoned in the Curragh. He was from the republican tradition and a Sinn Féin councillor and he went on hunger strike. He joined the Garda Síochána at the foundation of the State. At that time, tens of thousands of young men were involved in the Ulster Volunteers and were marching, mobilising, training and...

Northern Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (5 Feb 2014)

Frank Feighan: ..., was convicted almost 100 years ago. He was a Sinn Féin councillor and an IRA commander in County Roscommon. He went on hunger strike in the Curragh and in Mountjoy Prison and later became a garda in the new Free State. My other grandfather was born in Cullyhanna in south Armagh. He was in the south Armagh brigade of the IRA and was incarcerated in Dundalk Prison. I am proud to...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2013)

Frank Feighan: ...people that they have gained two points. The letter did not appear in my office. Had I received it, I would have paid the fine immediately and accepted the two points. I do not know any garda who could have got the points quashed, but even if I did, that would be the last thing that I would do. As politicians, we must obey the law. We are citizens of the State and if I get two points,...

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2013)

Frank Feighan: ...that people resign themselves to doing jail terms rather than pay fines. While that is their right, it places significant pressure on the system, clogging it up. This is not a good use of Garda and prison officer resources. There must be a better way than going to jail for the non-payment of fines. Through this Bill, the Minister is ensuring such a better, easier way. Everyone who is...

Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Frank Feighan: ...said, they were big enough to engage in a debate with me on the matter. We did not always agree with each other but at least we had the discussion. If I worked in any other profession, the Garda would have been called in and an investigation would have taken place. Due to the fact that I am a politician, however, I do not seem to have recourse to fair play or a fair hearing. I was an...

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Frank Feighan: ...and many of the problems that we hear and read about from time to time, before one's eyes. One thing struck me in particular. An inspector or superintendent was leading the prosecution from the Garda or the State or whatever. He was absolutely committed, professional, competent and measured. It was a joy to see someone there in court last Wednesday who was representing the Garda and...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2013)

Frank Feighan: ...damage to our economy and to people's health. The cigarettes are being imported from outside the EU and they are probably much worse for people's health. We need to tackle fuel laundering, in particular. The Garda is working with the PSNI and other security forces but the issue has worsened. I live 40 miles from the Border and I have travelled through the country. Many petrol...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Districts (7 Mar 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an assurance that any proposed amalgamation of Castlerea and Boyle Garda Districts will not affect existing resources in both districts and Roscommon/Longford Garda Division. [12282/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (19 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current complement of Gardaí working in the Longford Garda Division and the way in which that figure compares to figures from 2010, 2011 and 2012. [8592/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (19 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current complement of Gardaí attached to the Roscommon part of the Roscommon/Longford Garda Division; and the way in which that figure compares to the figures in 2010, 2011 and 2012. [8593/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (19 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current complement of Gardaí attached to Boyle Garda District; and the way in which that figure compares to the figures in 2010, 2011 and 2012. [8594/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (19 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current complement of Gardaí attached to Castlerea Garda District; and the way in which that figure compares to the figures in 2010, 2011 and 2012. [8595/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (19 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current complement of Gardaí attached to Roscommon Garda District; and the way in which that figure compares to the figures in 2010, 2011 and 2012. [8596/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (19 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the date the new consignment of Garda vehicles for the Roscommon/Longford Garda Division is scheduled to arrive; the number of vehicles in this new consignment; and the current allocations for the Roscommon/Longford Garda Division on a county basis. [8597/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (19 Feb 2013)

Frank Feighan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the separate allocations in numerical terms of the new Garda vehicles allocated to Roscommon, Castlerea and Boyle Garda Districts. [8598/13]