Results 101-118 of 118 for garda speaker:Michael McNamara

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Feb 2014)

Michael McNamara: And the surveillance of Garda stations recently.

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Feb 2014)

Michael McNamara: To the extent that tonight's debate allows us focus on the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and the resources allocated to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, I welcome it. It is important that sufficient resources are allocated to GSOC to enable it carry out all investigations it determines as admissible. In other words, it should no longer have to refer...

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2014)

Michael McNamara: ...than I do. We do not want to create a situation where the media or Members of this House will be the first port of call for a concerned worker - it is welcome that "worker" is defined broadly and includes gardaí and members of the Defence Forces - but it is unreasonable to always expect him or her to begin by reporting internally. The Garda Síochána, for example, is a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Crime (20 Nov 2013)

Michael McNamara: ...to section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977 to 1984, to the schedule of offences in respect of which the adult caution scheme applies; if he will provide details of the consultation between An Garda Síochána, the Director of Public Prosecutions and his Department in respect which the offence of possession of a controlled drug was withdrawn from the said schedule prior to the...

Cannabis Regulation: Motion [Private Members] (5 Nov 2013)

Michael McNamara: ...level. Some 17 years after the publication of Rethinking the War on Drugs in Ireland, drug use continues to increase in the country. In 2006, the adult caution scheme was introduced, whereby gardaí could grant an adult caution for a list of offences if they believed it to be beneficial. It was proposed that the possession of cannabis - not possession with intent to supply - would...

Trade Union Movement and Workers' Rights: Motion [Private Members] (18 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: Like bad generals they lead their troops to the top of the hill and promptly abandon them and scatter for the officer’s mess. Decent turf cutters have been brought into conflict with the Garda and the courts. Unfortunate householders who listened to the false gods now face higher household charge penalties and possibly court action. Responsible trade unionists who negotiate long and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Adult Cautioning Scheme Administration (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: 709. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of minor offenders have been diverted from the courts over the Garda adult caution scheme since its inception in 2006. [27404/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Adult Cautioning Scheme Administration (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: 711. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he intends to include the possession of cannabis resin in its schedule of the Garda adult caution scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27406/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (11 Jun 2013)

Michael McNamara: 715. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is aware that the Garda vetting process for persons seeking to take up places on community employment schemes in Clare (details supplied) is taking 16 weeks, if he considers this to be satisfactory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27414/13]

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 May 2013)

Michael McNamara: If that is the case I will conclude. I had intended to cover Garda figures and the fact that this Government has protected them at a higher level than Fianna Fáil did. It consulted with both the GRA and the AGSI with regard to pay measures which, although painful, are necessary. That is something the previous Government also failed to do.

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Michael McNamara: ...as it does from all such trade union and association conferences, but usually amid the noise there is a grain of truth. In this instance it has been revealed, as many of us already knew, that many gardaí are in financial difficulties, some of them with their own personal mortgages, but many in respect of investment properties. They find themselves barely able to pay the family home...

Order of Business (13 Mar 2013)

Michael McNamara: When will legislation be introduced to allow gardaí to engage fully in collective bargaining? The Garda Síochána Act 2005 introduced by the last Government does not allow gardaí-----

Leaders' Questions (19 Feb 2013)

Michael McNamara: A tax on the Garda Síochána?

Leaders' Questions (19 Feb 2013)

Michael McNamara: ...is telling the Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice and Equality is totally at variance with what we all of us are hearing on a daily basis. The GRA is urgently requesting a meeting with the Garda Commissioner and wants him to outline how he is going to support his force. The Taoiseach is saying one thing here and another thing elsewhere. He and some of his Ministers have said that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: 2013 Allocations for Public Expenditure - Finance Vote Group: Discussion with Minister for Finance (17 Oct 2012)

Michael McNamara: ...of State do not go through the VIP area but rather queue with ordinary citizens. One of the officials told me that the queue was a regular occurrence, which disturbed me. When I got to the Garda kiosk I asked if there was a go-slow but there was not. I was asked if I knew the number of aeroplanes which arrive in the evening and although I did not, I presumed the authorities could plan...

Written Answers — University Staff: University Staff (8 Feb 2012)

Michael McNamara: ...the Minister for Education and Skills if it is the policy of the University of Limerick to require security officers who reach the age of 65 to retire; if so, are they being replaced by retired gardaí or prison officers who are already receiving a State pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6965/12]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (7 Feb 2012)

Michael McNamara: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason Garda clearance documents are only given to companies or organisations which have registered with the Garda clearance centre and documents are not issued to persons living here or organisations or individuals located abroad despite the fact that many Irish persons require such clearance to take up jobs with foreign...

Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Michael McNamara: ...items is €21 billion. We cannot as yet raise these funds in the markets, although the indicators are good for the future. As such, how do the proposers of the motion suggest we continue to pay gardaí, teachers and nurses? How do they propose that we raise the funds to maintain the weakest in our society in the dignity their humanity demands? They cannot say. As the banking system...