Results 41-60 of 374 for garda speaker:Robert Troy

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (3 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: ...Injuries Guidelines came into effect in Ireland on the 24th April and these Guidelines apply to all cases assessed by PIAB from that date. In addition, the Minister for Justice and I, published the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 in April 2021. This Bill will bring Garda compensation claims within the PIAB process. This will benefit both claimants, in terms of...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (2 Jun 2021)

Robert Troy: ...;section 18” and substitute “section 21”. This is another technical amendment, which addresses an incorrect cross-reference in section 23(2). Section 23 deals with the power of a member of An Garda Síochána to arrest a person without warrant in certain specified circumstances. Subsection (2) begins with the words, "Without prejudice to the generality of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Employment Rights (26 Feb 2021)

Robert Troy: ..., I offer my sympathies and those of the Government to the family and friends of Thiago Cortes, the Deliveroo cyclist who tragically died in a hit-and-run accident last August. Although An Garda Síochána is heavily involved in supporting public health restrictions, it is continuing in its duties to prevent and investigate crime, including assaults on delivery workers and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Garda Deployment (1 Oct 2020)

Robert Troy: 128. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if An Garda Síochána will be requested to appoint or assign to Gaeltacht areas gardaí who are fluent in the Irish language and able to conduct their everyday business in both written and oral Irish. [28009/20]

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jul 2020)

Robert Troy: ...MacSharry's contribution in the Dáil. For my part, in my dealings with Westmeath County Council, Longford County Council, the HSE, the people who are running the Houses of the Oireachtas, the Garda and other bodies, many people went over and above the line of duty to facilitate the smooth running and operation of their respective roles. That goes without saying. That also applies...

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Robert Troy: ...adversely affected comprises victims who suffer domestic abuse. These victims can be men and women, and we may forget, on occasion, that there are men out there who have suffered as well. The Garda indicates a 30% increase in domestic abuse in certain parts of the country, and we know Women's Aid has confirmed that there has been a major increase in the number of calls it has received. ...

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)

Robert Troy: ...important legislation. I add my voice to the voices of other Members in saluting the valiant efforts of so many people on the front line in healthcare, the retail and haulage industries and in the Garda in ensuring the essential services on which each of us depend are available when we need them. When people ask what they can do to assist, the easiest thing we can do is adhere strictly...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (18 Dec 2019)

Robert Troy: 144. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason the site preparations for renovation works at the Garda station, Athlone did not foresee the ESB requirements; if the new requirements will delay the project; if so, the expected timeframe; the new scheduled completion date; and if additional costs will be associated with the new works. [53666/19]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2019)

Robert Troy: The Taoiseach met the Garda Commissioner last week.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Personal Injuries Commission (9 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: ...insurance fraud - there are no significant penalties for fraudsters - establish the Judicial Council to compile guidelines for general damages, establish a publicly funded anti-fraud unit in An Garda Síochána, set up a business insurance premium index to track prices over time or take any action on stabilising personal injuries claims. I accept that not all of these matters are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (3 Oct 2019)

Robert Troy: 18. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the negotiations he has had with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform regarding the much-needed extension to Mullingar Garda station. [40054/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (11 Jul 2019)

Robert Troy: 224. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of planned works to Mullingar Garda station; and when these works will commence. [31261/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (11 Jul 2019)

Robert Troy: 322. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the strength of the Garda fraud unit; the strength in each of the past five years; and the number of personal injury claims defended in each year in tabular form. [31255/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (10 Jul 2019)

Robert Troy: 215. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if candidates in the Garda Reserve are prioritised for places in Templemore; and if not, if he will consider putting this in place. [30153/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Robert Troy: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has committed to a review of taxi licences. We know that a number of weeks ago there was an exposé where the Garda, working with the NTA, exposed scores of illegal drivers operating on our island under fraudulent names and fraudulent documentation. As referred to earlier, we also know there has been a situation in the last 24 hours, which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (13 Mar 2019)

Robert Troy: 295. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of roadworthiness inspections of HGV operators carried out by the Road Safety Authority, RSA, and An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2016 to 2018; the number of prosecutions arising from such inspections; the number of such inspections and prosecutions concerning out-of-State operators for the same period; the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (12 Mar 2019)

Robert Troy: 120. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding renovation works at Ballymahon and Longford Garda stations. [11470/19]

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Mar 2019)

Robert Troy: .... The Minister says that he cannot be responsible for what the PSNI in Northern Ireland does. The bottom line is that, just as in the Republic of Ireland, the Legislature makes the laws. The Garda and the PSNI implement the laws. If the law of the land states that a driver must have a green card and the penalty for not carrying one is the impoundment of their car, we cannot...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Taxis and Rural Transport Programme: Discussion (27 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: ...for rural Ireland. I am conscious of what people have said. We cannot dumb down the service or sacrifice standards. We need to ensure any driver who provides the service is of good character and Garda vetted and that the vehicle being used meets the minimum required standards. How do we match all of this and ensure we get a service that is fit for purpose? I am interested to hear the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (26 Feb 2019)

Robert Troy: 251. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the additional accommodation for the Garda station in Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9312/19]