Results 21-40 of 47 for garda speaker:Joe O'Reilly

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Moderation of Violent and Harmful Content on the Facebook Platform: Discussion (1 Aug 2018)

Joe O'Reilly: .... However, even if that is done, it would not excuse Facebook from carrying out major in-house reforms. Is it necessary to leave offensive material online such that it can be reported to the Garda in this country or the relevant law enforcement agency in other countries? Could it not be either reported or taken down immediately ? What is the merit for leaving it up? There would have to...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2017)

Joe O'Reilly: ...more debate. We certainly should have a more nuanced position. I support Senator Gavan in this regard. I do not think we can take it as simply as that. With regard to Senator Gallagher's remarks on Garda Michael Clerkin, I am personally delighted to congratulate the Clerkin family. I have supported this for some time and have indicated this support in a number of ways in the past. It...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

Joe O'Reilly: ...for the way in which they managed this situation and that their clear messaging and leadership was exemplary. I am impressed that has been acknowledged across the floor today. The agencies, An Garda Síochána, the Army and all the various emergency services excelled themselves and did an exceptional job. I am delighted to join in congratulating them and our local authorities....

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: ...of coverage on all national media, including social media. That is reasonable given that it is a huge and important report. One element, however, that received no coverage is very important for Garda morale, well-being and, indeed, for the provision of a Garda service. The Garda station is identified by Mr. Justice O'Higgins as being an old RIC station from 1870, to which a flat roofed...

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: ...certain Opposition Members have chosen to distort figures, play on people’s fears and engage in pre-election political posturing about crime. The figures are indisputably accurate. Our new Garda burglary unit will use data analysis to target crime gangs, which are predominantly responsible for the majority of domestic burglaries. Operation Thor also deals with this. In my...

Customs Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: ...334,000 branded cigarettes were recovered, with a retail value of €167,000 and potential tax revenue of just over €100,000. This was a significant result for Customs and Excise, Revenue, the Garda and, ultimately, the Irish taxpayer. It would not have been possible without strong legislation to back these organisations up. This is why I welcome the Bill. Some of our...

Protection of Children's Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill 2012: Second Stage (8 Oct 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: ...acceptance of this point. On the legislation, I acknowledge there are issues as to how one identifies age, how one identifies children and so on. However, Members are aware that an individual garda will apply common sense in this regard. One also realises that the very existence of the legislation will create a moral imperative not to smoke in front of children by which most normal...

Public Sector Management (Appointment of Senior Members of the Garda Síochána) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Jun 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank my former Seanad colleague, Deputy Ross, for his input to the debate. He is essentially proposing a public appointments process for senior Garda officers, including the Garda Commissioner. Given that the Government is committed to the establishment of an independent authority, Deputy Ross must accept on reflection that the proposition is premature. It is likely and reasonable that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (6 Mar 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there is an existing contractual commitment to a site at Bailieborough, County Cavan, for a proposed new Garda station; if so, when was it completed; the location of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11923/13]

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Report and Final Stages (9 Dec 2010)

Joe O'Reilly: ...local post office. We all know it is, effectively, the death-knell of a community and how traumatic it can be for a local community. We have seen the rationalisation of schools, the reduction of Garda stations and the closure of post offices. Even outlet post boxes dotted around the place mean so much to people in isolated communities. Older people who are not in a position to drive...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2010)

Joe O'Reilly: ...post office closures in County Cavan over the years. When that happens it is sad for the communities and it knocks the heart out of the area. It is like the closure of a local primary school or Garda station. It is part of the death by a thousand cuts. It damages local pride and confidence. The Fleadh Cheoil was a successful boost to the county this year and I could see the difference...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2010)

Joe O'Reilly: ...people from a dispersed community to get their post from an installation, that is, a post box in a fixed location. The traditional way of life in country areas has been eroded. Post offices and Garda stations have closed and rural Ireland has been denuded of services. As we become more urbanised and removed from country living, the day may come when a commission considers it appropriate...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Second Stage (24 Nov 2010)

Joe O'Reilly: A community is losing another vital service following the amalgamation of schools and the closure of the Garda station, which is all very depressing and brings back memories of the 1950s. There is a risk that this legislation will lead to the closure of small local postal outlets as a consequence of opening up to competition. While this is happening already to an extent, at least there is...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Joe O'Reilly: ...these gates in any ambivalent fashion or in such a way as to give substance or support for those actions. It was blatant thuggery, which is unacceptable, and the staff of the Houses and the Garda Síochána should be congratulated in their curtailment of it. No words spoken in the House by any Member should be slightly ambiguous about it. What happened was a disgrace.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Joe O'Reilly: ...in passing to the words spoken by Senators Norris and Ó Murchú about the Lillis trial. It is my conviction that woman should not have been brought out and exposed to ghoulish voyeurism. The Garda was right to protect her and her privacy as far as possible. It is a disgrace that her picture was run in the newspapers to the degree it was. It is the worst and most sinister form of...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Joe O'Reilly: .... Courts are being closed down in local towns in my constituency and being transferred to central towns. There is no saving from this because witnesses, as well as the free legal aid people, the gardaí etc., still have to be taken by taxis to the central court. In addition we are taking gardaí out of the local towns and causing a security issue during court sittings. This is a very...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2009)

Joe O'Reilly: ...Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009. This major legislation will make a number of seminal changes in respect of such issues as the inferences that may be drawn from a failure to co-operate in court, Garda testimony and bail. Its implications are enormous. While I acknowledge the need for this legislation, it is of such monumental and ground-breaking proportions in terms of our entire system...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2009)

Joe O'Reilly: ...after this session to ensure that even if there is disruption, every cross-Border movement is checked. The Border should be checked and sealed off. There should be very rigorous support of the Garda Síochána for the activities of the police force in Northern Ireland. There should be no ambiguity or lack of co-operation in the matter. There must be an open, transparent and high level...

Seanad: Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Dec 2008)

Joe O'Reilly: ...justice for those people, with integrity and honour, who paid tax at the highest rates in the worst of times? It is neither proper nor acceptable that, in a 21st century republic, retired teachers, gardaí and public servants should be deemed to be ineligible for medical cards. What is the position with regard to living expenses? I accept that they decreased somewhat in recent weeks but...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Admissibility of Evidence) Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)

Joe O'Reilly: ...the Bill and deserves our warmest congratulations. Under the Kenny judgment in the Supreme Court, the exclusionary rule effectively means that a minor mistake or technical error made by a garda in the presentation of a case will end the trial in question and discredit all of the evidence. It is important to state that Senator Regan is attempting to modify the exclusionary rule to allow...