Results 41-60 of 97 for garda speaker:Diarmuid Wilson

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (5 Feb 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. She stated that while this process is being pursued, the OPW is working with An Garda Síochána to try to improve working conditions for members there. I would also include the general public who have to use those facilities. This is one of only two district headquarters that still remain within County Cavan. The other district...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...but from a health point of view and a law and order point of view. I wish to clarify what may be some misunderstanding on the part of Senator Heffernan. There is no suggestion whatsoever that the Garda Síochána or the Customs and Excise on this side of the Border have turned a blind eye. They have invested a huge effort in combating this fuel laundering and the havoc it...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I want to clarify that point. There is no suggestion that a blind eye is being turned by the Garda or customs. However, there is a very serious suggestion that a blind eye is being turned by the Northern authorities - by the PSNI and the customs. Will the Leader to ensure the Government acts on this as a matter of urgency?

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...of the ordinary people. That is the reality of what is happening. On a number of occasions, I and Senators Terry Brennan, Jim D'Arcy and others have raised this serious matter. While I commend An Garda Síochána and Customs and Excise on this side of the Border for the major efforts they are making to discover these illegal operations, the article written by the highly respected...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second Senator Daly's amendment to the Order of Business and join with other colleagues in welcoming the launch today by the Road Safety Authority, the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Garda Commissioner of the Christmas safe driving campaign. I also welcome the fact that the loophole that existed in the Road Traffic Acts preventing gardaí from getting samples of blood from...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...by so-called democrats carrying out what they called a protest. Unfortunately, it was not a protest. It was an orchestrated event that intimidated not only innocent bystanders, but put members of An Garda Síochána and the public in danger, not to mention the effect it had on the Tánaiste. I also condemn what happened to the Minister for Finance yesterday and the Taoiseach...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...with this problem which is spreading from the Border counties to the rest of the State. The issue must be addressed as a matter of urgency. I join colleagues in congratulating the members of An Garda Síochána, the Naval Service, the Customs service and the international police forces who were involved in yesterday's successful seizure of a ship transporting drugs. I welcome...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...for rural affairs. As stated in this House many times, this Government has been the worst in the history of this State in dealing with rural Ireland. It has overseen the closure of rural Garda stations, schools and post offices. It has also overseen emigration from rural Ireland on a vast scale. I hope the appointment of Deputy Ann Phelan as Minister of State will focus this...

Seanad: Youth Justice Policy: Statements (28 Jan 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...a very important strategy during his short period of time as a Minister of State with responsibility for children. I wish to mention a number of areas with which I am familiar, including the Garda juvenile liaison officer scheme which has been very successful for more than three decades. It provides a second opportunity for young people who find themselves in difficulties without having...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...the banks. That reality must not prevent anybody from sitting on the proposed inquiry. As other speakers said, it is difficult to accept that it is almost 12 months since the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, who was a native of County Cavan. It is important that we remember him at his time, as well as his wife, two small children, parents and wider family. I take this...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...to disallow applications from graduates of the leaving certificate applied examination and the requirement to have an additional academic or theoretical qualification when applying for a job as a garda. The leaving certificate application examination was introduced 20 years ago next year. I recognise the contribution that Senator Quinn has made to the examination. Since 1994 many...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is very much welcome that the Minister for Justice and Equality will announce today in Templemore at the passing out of newly qualified Garda Reserve recruits that he will open recruitment for new members of the Garda Síochána. I hope an adequate number will be appointed fairly soon. I request the Leader to invite the Minister to the House in order that we can hear his plans...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...there was no need for it. As a result, 120 soldiers were transferred to Dundalk and Athlone, with a small number coming to Dublin. The security of the Border remains a major issue in my part of the country. Garda resources are stretched to their limits and the nearest Army resource we have is in Athlone. Will the Leader ask the Minister, Deputy Shatter, to attend the House so that we...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...of the previous Seanad who is also a member of my party offered him a bribe to remain onside. The Minister of State did not report this matter to the Standards in Public Office Commission or the Garda. This is the first occasion that anyone in the Seanad has heard the allegation, which forms a substantial part of the relevant newspaper article. I am of the view that the article is...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (15 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Yes, I have. I welcome the announcement by the Minister, Deputy Shatter, that Garda recruitment will commence next year. I know that he has not outlined how many new recruits will be taken into Templemore but I welcome the fact that, in principle, it will happen next year. It is a very welcome development. Would the Leader invite the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...has to carry out an investigation into what happened five years ago. I support Senator Lorraine Higgins’s call for the tapes from the other banks to be handed over. It was as a result of the Garda Síochána raiding Anglo Irish Bank that the tapes happened to come into the hands of a journalist, albeit five years later. I very much welcome the fact that the tapes came into...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: As the Minister noted in his contribution, the Garda has widespread powers to deal with this issue. If this is the case, why is the Garda not dealing with the problem? These are the questions that must be answered by the Minister on foot of the introduction of this Bill. The most vulnerable people are being affected by these gangsters and thugs. While the latter are the unlicensed...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...that the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, come to the House to answer all of the questions outlined by the leader that need to be put to him, including the low morale in An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces, the closure of Garda stations and Army barracks and political interference in the Judiciary. I would like him to come to the Seanad and not ignore...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...Alan Shatter, to come to the House. I ask the Deputy Leader to set aside quite a few hours for a debate as there are many issues to be discussed. Those issues include: the low morale in the Garda Síochána; the depletion in the numbers of the force, with no recruitment on the cards; the inability of members to do their job due to a lack of equipment, in many cases they use their...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: ...in Meath East. Will the Leader invite the Minister for Justice and Equality to come before the House in order that we might discuss, openly and frankly, the difficulties which continue to affect An Garda Síochána? As Senator MacSharry stated, the Garda Commissioner, who is obviously just a mouthpiece for the Minister, has announced that the four members of the Association of Garda...