Results 21-40 of 96 for garda speaker:Noel Grealish

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (26 Mar 2020)

Noel Grealish: ...the people at the forefront of this battle which faces our nation at this challenging and uncertain period. These are the doctors, consultants and all other medical professionals, as well as the Garda, fire services, local authority, Defence Forces and social welfare staff. In addition, we must acknowledge others who are working each day such as cleaners, those working in essential...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (17 Oct 2019)

Noel Grealish: 155. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of official current and former Garda residences in the Galway Garda division by the number occupied and the vacant, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42805/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Retention of Defence Forces Personnel: Discussion with Representative Association of Commissioned Officers (30 May 2019)

Noel Grealish: ...what they deserve, namely, fair play and fair pay? Dún Ui Mhaoilíosa barracks is in Galway. I meet many members of the Defence Forces. Many have told me they are considering leaving to join An Garda Síochána and many members are doing so. They are trained and would make excellent members of the Garda Síochána. It is a disgrace that that is happening....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (26 Mar 2019)

Noel Grealish: 558. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the services being provided in the new Garda divisional headquarters in County Galway; the number of staff stationed at the facility by members of the force and civilian staff; the number of hours per day staff are working at the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13826/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence Forces: Discussion (15 Nov 2018)

Noel Grealish: ...it. I hope he gets the full support of the Department on this matter. He will certainly have the full support of the Oireachtas. In regard to pay and conditions, what comparison with An Garda Síochána has the Defence Forces carried out? Some people mentioned the Pope's recent visit. I will not rehash the point, but we read reports on what the military personnel earned...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence Forces: Discussion (15 Nov 2018)

Noel Grealish: ...Defence Forces, does he have to apply to the Department to secure funding to spend? Does he have to make a recommendation to the Department? Would he like to be the Accounting Officer like the Garda Commissioner who has full control over the budget for An Garda Síochána?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council – Defence, and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Defence (18 Oct 2018)

Noel Grealish: ...occasion and he did not answer. I want a clear reason from him as to why the Chief of Staff cannot be the Accounting Officer for the Defence Forces. That is the solution for the Defence Forces. The Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Síochána. I am led to believe the Chief of Staff cannot spend one red cent without going back to the Department for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (11 Oct 2018)

Noel Grealish: 70. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí attached to the Galway division of An Garda Síochána; and the stations each is attached to. [41608/18]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (3 Oct 2018)

Noel Grealish: ...HR in the Defence Forces, a newly authorised appointment. He was promoted in 2017. Mr. Quinn and Mr. Mooney have not delivered for the Defence Forces. Why are the Defence Forces different from An Garda Síochána where the Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer? The Defence Forces Chief of Staff, Mark Mellett, cannot spend without referring back to the Department and...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (3 Oct 2018)

Noel Grealish: ...is that? We are all proud of them and the duties they perform at home and abroad. Every year we discuss the pay and conditions of military personnel, but we never do so in the case of members of An Garda Síochána, for which the Garda Commissioner is now the Accounting Officer. They both practically do the same work in providing security for the State. It is time the pay and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (9 May 2018)

Noel Grealish: 147. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the new Garda divisional headquarters for County Galway is scheduled to open; the units that will operate out of this building; if there will be a public office, public hours at this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20441/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council: Defence and Related Matters (26 Apr 2018)

Noel Grealish: ...of pay and conditions again as many other members have spoken about them. It is a big issue, however, and we get it all the time. Many members of the Defence Forces are now leaving to join An Garda Síochána, and I have met four such young lads in the past five weeks. I know the Department is making a submission to the Public Service Pay Commission on behalf of the Defence...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Army Pensions (Revised) (8 Mar 2018)

Noel Grealish: ...he anticipate being successful in that? It appears to be a big issue among the retired Army personnel. How do the pensions compare with those in other areas of the public sector, for example, the Garda Síochána, local authorities and the hospitals? Are they way down the line in that regard or does the Minister of State have such a comparison?

Motor Insurance: Motion [Private Members] (27 Feb 2018)

Noel Grealish: ...year. I was rather shocked last week to be told in reply to a parliamentary question that there are no records kept on the number of cases of compensation for personal injury that have been thrown out of court because they were deemed fraudulent. There is no record of such cases referred to the Garda Síochána for investigation or the number of people convicted of insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Judgments (20 Feb 2018)

Noel Grealish: ...of cases of compensation for personal injury that have been struck out of court in the past five years due to the case being deemed fraudulent; the number of these cases subsequently referred to An Garda Síochána for investigation; the number of persons convicted of insurance fraud in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8610/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management and Congestion in Galway Region: Discussion (14 Feb 2018)

Noel Grealish: ...of the traffic problems. I received a telephone call from the managing director of a factory in Galway. The top person had flown in from the United States, but he was stuck in traffic and late for a meeting. He had to get a Garda escort to get him there on time. We have to work on the issue of forward planning. I ask Mr. Finn and Mr. McGrath to tell people who will be listening to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff Safety (16 Jan 2018)

Noel Grealish: ...the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of court convictions in each of the past five years for assaults on front-line staff including those in health care employments, An Garda Síochána, fire services and prison services; the number of those convicted who received prison sentences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54335/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff Safety (16 Jan 2018)

Noel Grealish: ...To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the legislation he plans to introduce to counter the number of assaults on frontline staff, including those in health care employments, An Garda Síochána, fire services and prison services; when such measures are likely to be in force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54336/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (3 Oct 2017)

Noel Grealish: 222. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the timeframe for the opening of the new Garda regional and divisional headquarters in Galway city; the stage the development is at; when it will be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41292/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (3 Oct 2017)

Noel Grealish: 236. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda recruits assigned to each Garda division since recruitment resumed in 2014, in tabular form; the reason the Galway division had the second lowest number of recruits assigned of all divisions in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41540/17]