Results 81-100 of 118 for garda speaker:Michael Lowry

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (12 Feb 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will commence the recruitment of additional Gardaí in view of dwindling numbers; if he will re-commence training in Templemore, County Tipperary, for this purpose; if he will give an indication as to when the next intake of Garda trainees will commence in Templemore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7169/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (12 Feb 2013)

Michael Lowry: ...the programmes and activities put in place by this worker in County Tipperary; if an alternative support will be made available; if she will confirm if child-minders will be compelled to undertake Garda vetting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7237/13]

An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: The members of the Garda Síochána have a special place in our society. They are the guardians of our peace, they keep us safe as individuals and protect our property. Gardaí never were and should never be a so-called legitimate target of criminals and thugs masquerading as republicans. Gardaí have earned and deserve our total respect and support. Basic Garda pay has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (23 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána stationed in County Tipperary in 2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively; if he will provide a breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3346/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (18 Dec 2012)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda patrol vehicles available to An Garda Síochána in each district of the division of Tipperary; the number of vehicles that were available to these districts in 2010 and 2011 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56940/12]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 Apr 2012)

Michael Lowry: Question 1005: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations that will face closure in the next round of closures; the locations of these closures; when a decision will be made on these closures; when the closures will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18739/12]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Feb 2012)

Michael Lowry: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding Toomevara Garda station, County Tipperary; if he will address the concerns of the local community who fear that the retiring garda will not be replaced; the steps being taken to fill this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6754/12]

Departmental Staff (14 Dec 2011)

Michael Lowry: In the past several days my office has been inundated with calls from employees of the Garda vetting unit at Thurles, County Tipperary, who have been informed they will be laid off prior to Christmas. This is particularly galling when they are also aware of the recruitment of up to 16 interns from the JobBridge scheme who are due to take up positions in the unit in January. These clerical...

Conduct of Member: Motion (31 Mar 2011)

Michael Lowry: ...anxious to condemn me. Deputy McDonald's sense of natural justice makes me want to retch. It comes from somebody who was associated with atrocities, mutilation and murders of civilians and unarmed gardaí. I will not take a lecture from Deputy McDonald or anybody in the Sinn Féin Party on my behaviour. As far as I am concerned, I am dealing with a report that has a long way to go...

Moriarty Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Michael Lowry: ...be exposed for what it is: a scandal of epic proportions. In recent days, the media have misrepresented a number of facts, particularly about the position of the Criminal Assets Bureau and the Garda authorities. Yesterday evening the Garda authorities issued a statement clarifying their position. I have been bombarded with suggestions from the news media, particularly radio and...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when this Deputy will receive replies from the Garda Commissioner regarding the future of Templemore Garda college, County Tipperary; the staffing arrangements therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24010/09]

Written Answers — Garda Training College: Garda Training College (6 May 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the person who in Templemore Garda College, County Tipperary, is in command of domestic and catering staff at the Garda College; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17726/09]

Written Answers — Garda Training College: Garda Training College (6 May 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the person who ultimately meets the running cost of the restaurant including staffing and food costs for Templemore Garda College, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17727/09]

Written Answers — Garda Training College: Garda Training College (6 May 2009)

Michael Lowry: ...363: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the person on his behalf who negotiated the terms of redundancy offered to a number of domestic and restaurant staff in Templemore Garda College, County Tipperary; if, in view of his Department's involvement, this confirms that these workers are employees of the State, that is, public servants; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Garda Training College: Garda Training College (6 May 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his long-term plans for the future of Templemore Garda College, County Tipperary; if the current staffing levels will be maintained in all sections of the college; if he will give an assurance that it will not be downgraded in any manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17729/09]

Written Answers — Garda Training College: Garda Training College (6 May 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the person who in his Department determines the number of staff required in Templemore Garda College, County Tipperary, both in clerical personnel and canteen and restaurant personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17730/09]

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Lowry: ...people of North Tipperary, it is clear that alcohol use and abuse among young people needs to be strongly challenged and confronted. In this context I welcome the initiatives in the Bill whereby a garda may seek an explanation from young persons under 18 years of age in possession of alcohol and if not satisfied with the reply the garda may seize the alcohol. Only 96 prosecutions were...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 165: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress to date of the decentralisation of Garda headquarters to Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8048/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 166: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress to date of the decentralisation of Garda fixed penalties unit to Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8049/07]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 167: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of stab vests provided to members of An Garda Síochána to date; when he expects every operational member of the force to have an allocated stab vest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8050/07]