Results 181-200 of 232 for garda speaker:Thomas Pringle

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (19 Jan 2016)

Thomas Pringle: 288. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality why in September 2002 the then Garda Commissioner did not make the inquest into the death of a person (details supplied) aware of the redesignation of that person's death; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2139/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (8 Dec 2015)

Thomas Pringle: ...ago the Margirisand other vessels towed away large numbers of crab pots belonging to fishermen in Donegal. I have been advised by the SFPA that this is a criminal matter; it is reportable to the Garda and not covered-----

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Thomas Pringle: ...of Ireland's police force has not worked in tackling violent crime since the Government first implemented these policies in 2011. The policy was simple: take away community policing, close rural Garda stations and use those savings to pool the resources into a centralised police force. Mobile criminals have exploited the policing vacuum created from continuous Garda station closures....

Other Questions: Missing Persons (20 Oct 2015)

Thomas Pringle: ...the family involved over the years, particularly Mary Boyle's twin sister, Ann Doherty, who justifiably feels the person she believes is the prime suspect was never interviewed by the investigating gardaí. There have been allegations of political interference to ensure the person was not considered a suspect. This is the nature of the statements the family has made in recent weeks....

Other Questions: Missing Persons (20 Oct 2015)

Thomas Pringle: The Garda authorities are aware of the allegations and the substance of the investigations. Earlier this year, Ann Doherty wrote to the Minister requesting a meeting to outline her concerns about the handling of the case, but the Minister declined to meet her. In light of the fact that two weeks ago the Taoiseach said he would be happy to meet her, would the Minister reconsider her decision...

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Thomas Pringle: ...and Skills has just said the debate should be about values and competence. The debate certainly is about values and competence. It is about the Taoiseach's values and how he dealt with the Garda Commissioner when the information came to light, and about how he did not use the proper channels to convey his message to the Garda Commissioner. He sent a late night visit to the Commissioner...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Register of Electors (14 Jul 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 866. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the closure of many rural Garda Síochána stations, if he will consider amending the requirements for inclusion on the supplement to the register of electors, to allow an official of a local authority to witness an applicant's form for inclusion on the register; if he will amend or delete an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (9 Jun 2015)

Thomas Pringle: 584. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware that a number of protesters were held against their will, unable to exit a small enclosure sealed by An Garda Síochána, during the unveiling of the statue in Ballymote, County Sligo, on 9 May 2015 dedicated to Irish men who fought for the union army during the American Civil War, despite there being co-operation up...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment ) Act 1998: Motions (19 Jun 2014)

Thomas Pringle: ...used? For example, was section 30 used against people associated with protesting against the Corrib gas installation? In her own contribution, the Minister said is was used regularly by the Garda Síochána. When such provisions and measures are in place, however, the tendency is to over use them because they are easy and convenient. They will be used against people who are...

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

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this Bill. The legislation sets out to depoliticise the appointment of senior Garda officers by disconnecting that process from the political system. In preparing for this debate, I was reminded of a very well known GP in south-west Donegal who is sadly deceased. This person was a very respected doctor who helped many people in the...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2014)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill. I pay tribute to Deputy Wallace for bringing forward this legislation. As we know, similar legislation was brought forward last year. The families of the many people throughout the country who have suffered grievous wrongs at the hands of gardaí and Garda malpractice...

Order of Business (1 May 2014)

Thomas Pringle: The Taoiseach gave a commitment that the inquiry by Justice Cooke into the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission bugging allegations would be delivered before Easter. Does the Tánaiste have any information as to when the report will be made available to the House?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (8 Apr 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 454. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the continued service of a company (details supplied) in operating speed checks on behalf of An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16526/14]

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Thomas Pringle: ...in him. It is well worth mentioning them again. I think everybody should put them on the record. They include the manner in which the penalty points scandal was dealt with by the Minister and the Garda Commissioner. The Minister made allegations about Deputy Wallace and disclosed confidential information about him that he had received from the Garda Commissioner. The Minister dealt...

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this evening's debate on the Garda Inspectorate report. The Minister finally, belatedly, gave a conditional apology today for impugning the integrity of two fine Garda officers. He stated: "If any upset was caused I hope that correcting the record today will put the matter to rest", and continued by stating "I apologise for any offence that may...

Restorative Justice (Reparation of Victims) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 Mar 2014)

Thomas Pringle: ...the State. The burglary rate increased by 13% between 2004 and 2012 and in certain parts of the country it increased by more than 40%. It appears that criminals are responding to the cuts in Garda numbers by stepping up their activities because they know there is a strong likelihood that they will get away with their crimes. In my county of Donegal, a number of aggravated burglaries...

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Thomas Pringle: ...the allegations that have been presented to them. He again attempted to deflect, confuse and divert attention from the major issues in these various crisis that have come up in regard to how the Garda and the Department of Justice and Equality have dealt with very serious allegations. To try and blame Fianna Fáil for the problems from their time in government was pathetic. We all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Security Checks (19 Feb 2014)

Thomas Pringle: 160. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of times in the past five years his office, his Department and the Garda Headquarters have been swept for security breaches or evidence of bugging or electronic eavesdropping equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8537/14]

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion [Private Members] (18 Feb 2014)

Thomas Pringle: ...the whole controversy and scandal that has been raging for the past nine days. The Taoiseach stated in the public domain on Monday, and again on Tuesday, that GSOC had an obligation under the Garda Síochána Act to report to the Minister and that it did not do so. That was clearly not true. The Minister said last Tuesday that he had taken the opportunity to underscore the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Protocol Issues: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (12 Feb 2014)

Thomas Pringle: ...surveillance on GSOC, who would have the means to do that and then take that direction in the investigation? Would it be reasonable to suggest that this would lead the witness to believe that An Garda Síochána would be an organisation that would have the means and the motive to carry out surveillance on GSOC?