Results 121-140 of 374 for garda speaker:Robert Troy

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Robert Troy: Stepaside Garda station.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: ...'s opening statement, he says that he is working actively to achieve a successful Bus Éireann. To my mind, the only thing he seems to be working actively to achieve is the re-opening of Stepaside Garda station. This is the Minister's third time to appear before this committee in recent weeks, each time in relation to the challenges facing Bus Éireann. Since then, the only...

An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: Does the Tánaiste accept that the management could not but be aware, given the fact that, in August 2015, Professor Cusack informed the Garda that only 200,000 mouthpieces were provided for a time when they claimed 400,000 breath tests had been carried out? How could senior management not be aware of the scale of inaccuracies at that time? I do not know how the Tánaiste can accept...

An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: In May 2014, the Tánaiste's Department got a detailed letter back from An Garda Síochána saying that it had looked into the claims regarding MAT checkpoints and was satisfied that the correct procedures were in place.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: ...is that the biggest deterrent is enforcement on the roads. That has been backed up by facts. In December 2016, there were 34% fewer fatalities on our roads because there was a greater presence of gardaí on our roads and because there was an extensive media campaign about the consequences of drink-driving. We seem to be focusing all our attention on drink-driving, which incidentally...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: Can the Garda representatives give an indicative timeframe?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Robert Troy: I want to make a final contribution. I could not agree more with what two of the previous speakers said - one being Ms Price who lives in my constituency - about the need for a Garda presence on our roads. That is critically important. I am delighted that an assistant commissioner now has responsibility for the traffic corps. I encourage him at every opportunity to fight to ensure the...

Motor Insurance Costs: Motion (16 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: ...for that is lack of enforcement. The Minister, Deputy Ross, is on a crusade to reduce the drink driving limit but he and the Government would be better placed if they ensured that there was a greater Garda presence on our roads and that the existing legislation was implemented. That would do a great deal to reduce the number of collisions and fatalities on our roads. I welcome that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Safety (14 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: ...approach to a level crossing; if it is a member of Irish Rail staff; and if that person is insured in the event of an accident that they may cause on Irish Rail property or if it is a matter for An Garda Síochána or the local authority. [6958/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: I wish to make two more points because I am conscious of time restrictions. The Minister has welcomed the 10% increase in Garda numbers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (8 Feb 2017)

Robert Troy: The increase will still mean the number of gardaí is significantly fewer than the number who served in the Garda traffic corps in 2010. In 2009-10, as many as 1,000 people served in the traffic corps but there is now only 700 serving. A 10% increase will mean an additional 70 gardaí, which means a gap of 220. The lead up to Christmas showed an enhanced presence in terms of the...

Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2016)

Robert Troy: ...we now curtailing the list of drugs for which a person can be tested at the side of the road? My amendment states that the Minister will, "upon commencement of this Act, in conjunction with the Garda Commissioner, make regulations specifying the minimum Levels (units in whole blood) in respect of each drug specified at reference number 6 in column 1 of the Schedule." Does that not...

Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Robert Troy: ...in his or her blood it had been lawfully prescribed for him or her and which is signed by the doctor who prescribed it. (1D) The Minister will, upon commencement of this Act, in conjunction with the Garda Commissioner, make regulations specifying the minimum Levels (units in whole blood) in respect of each drug specified at reference number 6 in column (1) of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Garda Vetting of Personnel (24 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will change the rules surrounding the Garda vetting process for teachers which currently means that a substitute teacher must complete a separate Garda vetting for each school that they work in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36660/16]

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: ...to stand up and say "Stop"? If we do not stop the decimation of our rural services, there will be nothing left in our villages and communities. The previous Government closed rural schools and Garda stations. It took community welfare officers out of rural Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Civilian Staff Recruitment (16 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 88. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to recruit additional civilian staff to perform administrative duties within An Garda Síochána as this would free up additional resources within the force to perform policing duties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35406/16]

Other Questions: Garda Resources (15 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: ...meetings in my constituency. People at those meetings asked what the point is of reporting a burglary because there is no positive outcome from doing so. I specifically asked about the number of Garda stations in County Westmeath that are not connected to the PULSE system. The Minister said she would supply a table outlining the information. Are all of the Garda stations in...

Other Questions: Garda Resources (15 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: ...crime goes to Castlebar and that the system operates on a 24-hour basis. However, the Minister did not respond to the point I made about some people not having confidence in making reports to the Garda about burglary incidents and that may be a reason for the number of burglaries being down by 36%. In Westmeath, kidnapping is up by 400%, controlled drug offences are up by 100% and...

Other Questions: Garda Resources (15 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: 31. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if recorded crime statistics for County Westmeath are an accurate reflection of the reality of crime in the area; if all Garda stations in County Westmeath have access to the PULSE system; if not, the details of the stations without access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34679/16]

Other Questions: Garda Resources (15 Nov 2016)

Robert Troy: I wish to ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the recorded crime statistics for County Westmeath are an accurate reflection of the reality of crime in the area; if all Garda stations in County Westmeath have access to the PULSE system; and, if not, if she can supply the details of the Garda stations without access to the PULSE system.