Results 61-80 of 455 for garda speaker:Fergus O'Dowd

Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: .... However, some people refuse to wear masks. That refusal puts the health of others at risk, particularly in enclosed spaces. It is very important that there are incremental measures which the Garda can take if that is necessary to keep everybody safe. The main point about what is happening with this country is that we are at level 5, whether we like it or not. I do not like it and...

Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3: Motion (Resumed) (22 Oct 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: .... It is up to each individual to play their part. Regardless of any rules which the Government brings in, it is up to people to make up their own minds on them. It is particularly unfair on the Garda who are doing a fantastic job in very difficult circumstances. The last thing a garda needs is to go to a house where there is a party and people congregating inside and outside. That is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (10 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...and the first time the Government will act and significantly invest in the social infrastructure there, supporting areas that suffer from economic loss and lack of employment. In addition, the Garda is doing a fantastic job. I welcome the increased number of gardaí and the determination of Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan to win this battle for the people and to make sure all...

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (2 Sep 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...and none to arrive at the best plan to move us forward. The legislation is a credit to the Minister and her Department because it is proportionate, timely and necessary. In regard to the Garda powers, there also seems to be a consensus in the House that it is the best approach that members of the Garda should first engage, educate and encourage, with enforcement being the very last...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Infection Rate among Healthcare Workers (Resumed) (21 Jul 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: It is a very high figure. It is a huge figure and the witnesses need to do more work on it. This may mean the Garda calling, because these people are known with known addresses. The Garda should call and ask them, in the interests of public health, to turn up. The second question I have relates to the uptake of the flu vaccine, as well as to the certainty of the return of flu and the...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Impact of Covid-19: Education – Return to School and School Transport (Resumed) (10 Jul 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...xfa; about, I think he should know. I am not being personally critical. It is a fact that large schools are going to need a lot more extra staff and there is going to be a very short time in which to get them. Garda clearance is a huge issue in this as well. For staff who are not teaching, some of them may have Garda clearance already but other people who will be needed will not, so...

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (Resumed) (9 Jul 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: .... I pay tribute to the former Minister, Deputy Flanagan, and the former Minister of State, Deputy Stanton. I live in Drogheda town, which has suffered greatly as a result of a crime wave. The gardaí there are doing a fantastic job fighting it and are very tough on crime. In particular, Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan, Superintendent Andrew Waters, their fantastic...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Districts (7 Jul 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 609. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if discussions have taken place between her Department and the Garda Commissioner to examine the current divisional boundaries that separate adjoining estates and areas in Drogheda, County Louth, and County Meath, respectively (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13748/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (3 Jun 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 336. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans that have been discussed with him or his officials regarding the redevelopment of the east Meath Garda station; if a new Garda station has been discussed to deal with the large increase in population in east County Meath in recent times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8446/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (5 Mar 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: 330. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if plans have been discussed with him or his officials relating to the redevelopment of the east Meath Garda station; if a new Garda station has been discussed at any point to deal with the huge increase in population in the east Meath settlement over recent times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2771/20]

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...and a grandfather and I worked as a teacher for many years. I know many families in my town, as does the Ceann Comhairle. I have never seen a crisis such as now exists among our young people. I have never heard a chief superintendent speak like Christy Mangan who has said that, in his view as a professional Garda chief superintendent, we will lose a whole generation to our drug problem...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...move to the members of the committee. As agreed, everyone will have ten minutes. If members wish to share their time, they should let me know. I remind everyone that the KOSI report is with An Garda Síochána and the Director of Corporate Enforcement. I ask every member to be cognisant of that in order that we do not prejudice anything that might arise by our comments today,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...I had to ask the FAI president, Mr. Conway, three times to do it and each time he did not commit to it. However, now that audit has been done. The Minister said: I have also consulted An Garda Síochána, which has advised me that the matters outlined in the KOSI report are central to its investigations and those of the ODCE. The Garda has further advised me that making the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I want to mention this to the Deputy. I have been very clear on this. An Garda Síochána has said that the matters outlined in the KOSI report are central to its investigation and those of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement. Making the report public could have serious implications for any criminal proceedings. We have all been very conscious of that all day. In...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...for approval. It is proposed to schedule this meeting early in the new year. Is that agreed? Agreed. No. 2019/565 is a letter from the Minister informing me that a copy of the final KOSI report has been furnished to An Garda Síochána and that the report will not be shared with the joint committee at this time. If there are no comments, it is proposed to note this...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drug Treatment Programmes Funding (21 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...to tackle the prevalent drug problem in Drogheda and east Meath in light of increasing drug seizures. In the past month alone, €5 million worth of drugs have been seized in the county by the Garda. We are thankful for its intervention. Two weeks ago, €1.3 million worth of cocaine was seized 2 miles outside my home town. Those in our community who are dependent on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: It could be referred to the Garda as well. There is one minute left.

Topical Issue Debate: Gangland Crime (7 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome the Minister's comments and his continued affirmation of support for An Garda Síochána, in particular Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan and his team and Superintendent Fergus Dwyer who is also very active in this area. The people of east Meath want public awareness of the increased co-operation between the two divisions. Crime knows no boundaries and for criminals who...

Topical Issue Debate: Gangland Crime (7 Nov 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...a difficult time for people in my community, particularly in east Meath and Drogheda. A gang war has been going on for some years in Drogheda. Despite the welcome efforts and supports which the Garda and the Minister for Justice and Equality have put in place, we had a second gangland killing this very week. It shocked and appalled everybody in our area. I welcome the commitments...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: N52 Ardee Bypass: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...not possible to grant what they had requested. One request was on the question of drones and the second was on the use of scooters and inviting the representatives of the Road Safety Authority and Garda to discuss the matter. Questions also arose in respect of the attendance of others whose presence was requested. Deputy Catherine Murphy is quite right that if this were not on the...