Results 61-80 of 375 for garda speaker:Willie O'Dea

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2013)

Willie O'Dea: ...He "urged fresh thinking on policing resources so that people in rural communities do not sleep in their beds in fear, and evil does not triumph over virtue." He went on to describe how, after a garda had been removed from his local parish in County Galway, a particularly horrific crime occurred. Is the Minister aware that Fr. Cusack is merely reflecting concerns expressed by the...

Order of Business (29 Jan 2013)

Willie O'Dea: The Garda Síochána (compensation for malicious injuries) Bill has been on the list for some time. Out of respect for the Garda Síochána and in recognition of the sterling service its members provide in protecting our communities, this Bill should be published at the earliest opportunity. In view of the resurgence of organised crime, the Taoiseach is aware the Criminal...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Employment Support Services (29 Jan 2013)

Willie O'Dea: I appreciate that, but I join colleagues in expressing sympathy to the detective garda's family. He had very close family connections in Limerick. His brother-in-law is a serving member at Henry Street Garda station. On my own behalf and that of the Fianna Fáil Party, I express our sincere condolences and hope those responsible for this brutal murder will be brought to justice quickly.

Leaders' Questions (23 Jan 2013)

Willie O'Dea: What about the Garda?

Order of Business (12 Jun 2012)

Willie O'Dea: When is the Garda vetting Bill due?

Written Answers — Witness Protection: Witness Protection (24 Jan 2012)

Willie O'Dea: Question 477: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of witnesses in criminal cases who have enjoyed Garda protection have had that protection withdrawn; if he will direct An Garda Síochána to maintain protection for vulnerable witnesses, particularly in gangland cases. [3339/12]

Programme for Government: Motion (15 Mar 2011)

Willie O'Dea: ...areas of defence and justice. I was struck not by the concrete proposals, but by the lack of concrete proposals. For example, I cannot understand how we will have a stronger and more efficient Garda service if the Government will reduce the public sector by 25,000. I well recall that during the previous Fine Gael-Labour Government the number of gardaí fell and it looks like we are...

Written Answers — Cross-Border Projects: Cross-Border Projects (3 Feb 2010)

Willie O'Dea: .... However, from time to time, the Defence Forces may provide assistance to other Government Departments and agencies involved in cross border activities and areas of cooperation, including to An Garda Síochána in their role of providing Aid to the Civil Power.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Willie O'Dea: There are 40% more gardaí than when Fine Gael was there.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Willie O'Dea: ...to be achieved, progress has been made in terms of stability in the areas in question. For example, one of the primary recommendations of the regeneration report was to provide an additional 100 gardaí in the areas in question. This recommendation has been implemented. As I stated, a significant amount of money has been spent, although I am not entirely satisfied it has been spent to...

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Willie O'Dea: A great deal of money has been spent to develop communities. We have allocated 100 additional gardaí which means the number of gardaí in the areas in question is about twice that when the Fine Gael-led Government left office. That was at the origin of many of the areas' problems.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Deployment: Defence Forces Deployment (26 Jan 2010)

Willie O'Dea: I propose to take Questions Nos. 471 and 473 together. In accordance with the Framework for Major Emergency Management, the Defence Forces in their role as aid to the civil power (an Garda Síochána) and aid to the civil authorities (i.e. local authorities, HSE, etc.) can be called upon to provide support to locally based services. During the recent period of severe weather conditions, I...

Written Answers — Riot Control: Riot Control (20 Jan 2010)

Willie O'Dea: ...action by public service unions last November. The Military Police detachment is not tasked with riot control. The primary responsibility for the maintenance of law and order rests with an Garda Síochána. The Defence Forces, pursuant to their role of rendering aid to the civil power, assist the Garda as required in a range of duties, which include the provision of troops for cash...

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (20 Jan 2010)

Willie O'Dea: ...'s primary sea going agency. On any given patrol day the Naval Service can carry out a number of taskings on behalf of other state agencies such as the Sea Fisheries Protection Agency (SFPA), an Garda Síochána and the Customs Service of the Revenue Commissioners. I am therefore fully confident that the Naval Service will continue to meet all taskings assigned to them within the revised...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Operations: Defence Forces Operations (20 Jan 2010)

Willie O'Dea: ...severe weather events, that Department chaired meetings of the National Emergency Response Committee, which included senior representatives from Government Departments, the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, Met Eireann, the National Roads Authority and other State Agencies that supported the response. The Committee examined all of the issues arising from the severe weather. It provided...

Written Answers — Bomb Disposal Unit: Bomb Disposal Unit (20 Jan 2010)

Willie O'Dea: The primary responsibility for the maintenance of law and order rests with an Garda Síochána. The Defence Forces, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team, pursuant to their role of rendering aid to the civil power (ATCP), respond when a request is made by an Garda Síochána, to the relevant Brigade, for assistance in dealing with a suspect device or for the removal of old ordnance. I have...

Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (20 Jan 2010)

Willie O'Dea: ...was agreed by the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning. The Framework for Major Emergency Management is the document that sets out a structure enabling the principal response agencies (the Garda Síochána, the Health Service Executive and the Local Authorities) to prepare for, and make a co-ordinated response to, major emergencies resulting from events such as fires, transport...

Defence Forces Deployment. (20 Jan 2010)

Willie O'Dea: I propose to take Questions Nos. 77, 98, 119, 264 and 270 together. The Defence Forces, which include the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, in their role as aid to the civil power, that is, the Garda Síochána, and to the civil authorities, that is, local authorities, the Health Service Executive and so on, recently provided emergency assistance in an effort to alleviate the problems caused...

Defence Forces Deployment. (20 Jan 2010)

Willie O'Dea: ...for planning for emergencies that fall within its area of responsibility. The framework for major emergency management sets out the structure enabling the principal response agencies, namely, the Garda Síochána, the Health Service Executive and local authorities, to prepare for, and make a co-ordinated response to, major emergencies resulting from events such as severe weather. In...

Defence Forces Deployment. (20 Jan 2010)

Willie O'Dea: ...That document identified the lead Department in all cases. For example, if there was an oil spillage off the coast, the Department of the Marine would lead. If there was a terrorist attack, the Garda Síochána would lead. In weather crises such as that which we recently experienced, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is the lead Department. That...