Results 121-140 of 663 for garda speaker:Alan Kelly

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Transport (14 Jul 2020)

Alan Kelly: 893. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the former Tánaiste ceded his State car and Garda driver; the reason this was not done automatically when he ceased to be Tánaiste; the cost per annum of such services for the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality; and the figures for each of the years 2018, 2019 and 2020. [15157/20]

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (21 May 2020)

Alan Kelly: ...there operates under something completely different. We need to treat everyone the same, be it those who are looking after our healthcare, providing food, keeping us safe, working in factories, gardaí etc. What has happened sounds like something from George Orwell, that some are more equal than others. I do not even want to think what impact this development is potentially going to...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (14 May 2020)

Alan Kelly: ...;ordáin, has made clear in the Chamber in the last couple of days. We also have a question mark over the legality of what is happening. Put simply, will somebody who passes the exam this year be able to join An Garda Síochána, where it is mandatory to have a leaving certificate? I would like the Taoiseach to reflect on that because I do not think they can unless...

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (19 Mar 2020)

Alan Kelly: ...1 and stamp 2 permits to ensure they do not fall below the poverty line. We also need to look at the duration of residency permits. We do not need a scenario where the offices at Burgh Quay or Garda stations have thousands of people queueing in the coming months to have this dealt with. We need to push it out. We need to look at business insurance to ensure that if some insurance...

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Financial Statements of the Charities Regulatory Authority (21 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: ...so we can clear that up, why the three senior people left. How often does the Charities Regulator liaise with the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement, the Revenue Commissioners, the Garda fraud squad, the Data Protection Commissioner and the Companies Registration Office? Will Ms Martin give us a flavour of that in regard to meetings and interactions, what they are about...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reorganisation (12 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: 256. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the date his Department was first informed by An Garda Síochána of its new regional and divisional headquarters as part of the latest restructuring programme under its new operating model; if his Department was provided with previous iterations of the regional and divisional headquarters prior to this; if so, the...

Illegal Drugs: Motion [Private Members] (5 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: ...-sized towns. As a public representative and Deputy from Tipperary, I can tell the Dáil that it is an absolutely accurate statement because cocaine is available anywhere now. The comment came from a garda and I suppose it was made to have an effect, which it had. I am not saying every nurse or farmer in Tipperary is doing cocaine but this demonstrates how far the problem has gone...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Divisional Headquarters (5 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: In fairness, I lost a minute so I ask for a little latitude. There is also a lack of consultation. The Garda Representative Association in the county has made valid points about the lack of resources in Tipperary. The Garda Commissioner was unable to tell us how many extra gardaí would result from this changeover. I asked the Commissioner a question the other day but he did not...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Divisional Headquarters (5 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: I believe in modernisation of An Garda Síochána. I also believe that we need to see considerable change. I am not one of those who come to the Chamber to practise NIMBYism, as my track record will show. I do not believe in political policing. I believe in transparency in decision-making. Where a decision such as this is made and it is not transparent across the criteria, it has...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Divisional Headquarters (5 Nov 2019)

Alan Kelly: I am not saying anything about that but there are other Ministers of State in the Department. The new divisional headquarters location for the Tipperary and Clare Garda division makes no sense. The local perception is of bewilderment and the decision has sapped morale. I respect the idea that the Garda Síochána must change and I even welcome that change. My county has access...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bord na Móna (2 Oct 2019)

Alan Kelly: ...Canney, who is a fine Minister of State in his own area, but to be fair he will only be reading a script. This is about a very serious issue, namely, the loss of the regional headquarters of An Garda Síochána in Tipperary. They are being moved to Ennis. To be fair to the Minister of State, although he knows my county well, he would not have knowledge about this topic. I have...

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána
Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Kelly: This morning we are meeting An Garda Síochána regarding the 2017 appropriation accounts, Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána, and Report on the Accounts of the Public Service 2017, chapter 7 - management of overtime expenditure in An Garda Síochána. We are joined by the Commissioner, Mr. Drew Harris; Mr. John Twomey, deputy commissioner, policing and security; Mr. Joseph...

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána
Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Kelly: ...with regard to the appropriation side of things. There seems to have been a serious spike in overtime in 2017 by comparison with 2014. Obviously, that was the year there was a pay deal for An Garda Síochána. It was understandable. However, the 2014 figure increased by three times in three years. I understand 100% the position on the fixed costs of the Garda in respect of...

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána
Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Kelly: ...x20ac;44.2 million. There was a great deal going on at that time and serious issues had arisen. There is not one member of this committee who does not have friends or know people who are members of An Garda Síochána. In the main, they are great, hardworking people and there were serious concerns around pay and conditions at that time. Those issues were dealt with and that is...

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána
Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Kelly: ...Department. We have seen this previously. Capital investment in IT will result in multiple efficiencies and savings down the road and result in greater outcomes. Take, for instance, the normal Garda sergeant or inspector affected by this. At the end of a long day, he or she has to go back to a station in many cases to input data or do paperwork. This is crazy in 2019. I am trying to...

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána
Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Kelly: I have one more question on overtime. When it is dealt with, I will move on to a couple of questions on appropriation. The questions jump around a little. Garda sergeants and inspectors are covered. What was the position pro rata in 2017, in particular? At higher ranks, there were serious scheduled workloads because of the year that was in it. Pro rata, how was this dealt with as regards...

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána
Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Kelly: ...as regards what happened in respect of both. Could that be explained? What has been learned? Could the Commissioner state whether there are learnings from this regarding other stations the Garda might wish to open in the future? The nature of policing is such that it will go a bit half-circular again as regards the need for community policing. Are there any learnings from those two...

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána
Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Kelly: I understand. Two recommendations are partially concluded. Let us call a spade a spade. These relate to land and community issues, including sport facilities. Templemore and the Garda College are synonymous. It is the centre of activity there and it is critical. I am a major supporter of it. I know it is taking time to deal with these issues, but I appreciate they have to be dealt...

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána
Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Kelly: ...wish to emphasise that they have to be solutions that will work for the community. Social contracts have been made with the people there regarding facilities. Given the kinds of facilities in the Garda College, there needs to be goodwill towards the community. There needs to be some give and take with where the training college is. Even if it takes a bit more time, I would rather get...

Public Accounts Committee: 2017 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána
Chapter 7 - Management of Overtime Expenditure in An Garda Síochána (9 May 2019)

Alan Kelly: ...not understand why it takes so long. I encourage the Commissioner to work with local authorities. There should be some give and take regarding data management because what it would give to the Garda and the peace of mind it would give to communities is worth vastly more than the time it has taken to resolve the matter. I am not apportioning blame, there are probably issues on both...