Results 21-40 of 146 for garda speaker:Peter Fitzpatrick

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 40. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda members trained in using lights and sirens in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60627/22]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2022)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...antisocial behaviour can have on the quality of life of all communities. The safety and security of the public in Dundalk are important matters that must be managed. The recruitment of up to 1,000 new Garda members and an additional 400 Garda staff in 2023 and the €2.14 billion allocated in budget 2023 are definitely welcome. I acknowledge the great work done by the Garda in...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2022)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Only 92 new members of the force started in Templemore this week. The Minister mentioned a figure of 200. Gardaí are not happy with their pay conditions, pensions, paperwork or rosters. Nearly everybody in this Chamber and outside it has, at some stage, relied on the assistance of the Garda. We in Dundalk have probably relied on their assistance more than most because, in recent...

Extension of Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (16 Nov 2022)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...There is also a significant uncertainty in the context of enforcement. The Act obliges licence holders to maintain order in outside areas. Yet, there was a mixed message as to the power of An Garda Síochána in respect of public order purposes. As far as I am concerned, the general powers available to An Garda Síochána to maintain public order apply to those outdoor...

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Budget Statement 2023 (27 Sep 2022)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...transport services. As this has been such a prudent issue in my constituency of Louth and east Meath in recent weeks, clarification is needed immediately. I also welcome the commitment to 370 new primary school teaching posts, along with the 1,000 new gardaí and 430 Garda civilian staff to be recruited. As the economy struggles from these constant crises, it is vital that we...

Easing of Covid-19 Restrictions: Statements (2 Feb 2022)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...suicide last week. This child was crying out for help. She contacted the helpline last week. Due to the cleverness of the operator, she realised there was something going on and contacted the Garda. Gardaí came to the young girl's house, saved her and took her to hospital. This is according to her mother. This is not the first time this child tried to commit suicide. The...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2022)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...for delay is difficult to accept. I am also led to believe that matters pertaining to the transparency of the process are also causing delays. I am led to believe there was a proposal that the Garda would choose the jury for the inquest. This has been dropped after family objections. The issue that now exists is that the members of the jury will not be paid for their service. This...

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...that we also discuss the enforcement of these new regulations. How exactly will they be enforced? If a group of teenagers, all under the age of 16, leave school on their e-scooters, will An Garda Síochána be in a position to enforce the law? There will be many instances in which these regulations with regard to e-scooters are broken. The law will simply be unenforceable. We...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...compared to last year. Despite this 40% drop as well as a reduction of liability in personal injury claims over the past decade, the commencement of the perjury legislation and the opening of the Garda insurance fraud office, businesses are still facing insurance premiums that are rising at an annual rate. This is wrong and needs to be addressed. Why is the insurance industry not...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Reports (21 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...the Minister for her commitment to the future plans of Drogheda. In fairness, Drogheda needs a bit of help and I am glad the Government and the Minister made a commitment. A few months ago the Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, and Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan attended St. Nicholas Gaelic Football Cub's open day to show the amount of work the GAA does in the Drogheda area. Whether...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 458. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the recruitment plans for An Garda Síochána for 2022; if the pre-Covid-19 2020 recruits have commenced formal training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49695/21]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...act now, particularly in view of the number of near misses I have seen recently. Those on electric scooters think they have a God-given right to be on our footpaths and roads at night. Even when gardaí are asked, nobody seems to want to do anything. I plead with the Tánaiste to contact the Minister for Justice and the Garda Commissioner so that gardaí can start enforcing...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (23 Jun 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...been much worse. There is no doubt that these groups have no problem with intimidating witnesses or juries. We have already seen that happen. It should be noted that over the past 12 months, the gardaí have made significant progress in combatting the activities of organised criminal gangs, especially in the north east. This has been welcomed by the local community. The continued...

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Apr 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...in fear as a direct result of the feud. The feud has been played out not only in the local media but also the national media. The dogs in the street know who is involved yet, at times, it seems that the gardaí are powerless to act. How was this allowed to continue for so long? This feud has spilled into neighbouring towns and villages, including my own town, Dundalk. It has...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...than us. As I said, this will cause untold damage to the economy in the South, particularly to businesses along the Border, in areas like Dundalk. I asked the Tánaiste about members of the Garda, teachers and SNAs. The Government made promises to those groups and it has failed miserably to deliver them. In June, when the North opens up, we will depend on the Garda to help...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...to an age-based system. What is the rationale for that? Has the advice been changed and who took the decision to change the roll-out programme? What is the situation with teachers, SNAs and members of the Garda? Are they no longer considered a priority? The North will be fully open before the end of June. What plans has the Government in place to ensure the South can keep up with...

New Decade, New Approach Agreement: Statements (24 Feb 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...that the approach being taken on both sides of the Border was different and was leading to very different outcomes. Only a couple of weeks ago, when we introduced additional powers to allow the Garda to stop those crossing the Border for all but essential reasons, it was noted that the PSNI was not doing the same on its side of the Border. In Dundalk, it was quite clear from the amount...

Covid-19 (Transport and Travel): Statements (10 Feb 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...control of our Border and people were free to travel in both directions. It was no coincidence that counties along the Border had the highest rate of infections on the island. Only last week, An Garda Síochána was given the power to turn back travellers from the North if their journey is not deemed essential. This is another example of the Minister doing too little too late,...

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motion (4 Nov 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020 was signed into law by the President on 11 September 2020 and it provided An Garda Síochána with statutory enforcement powers to ensure strict adherence to public health measures in licensed premises and registered clubs in respect of the grave risk to human life and public health posed by Covid 19. These provisions are...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Jul 2020)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...areas and the service there was absolutely dreadful. I once brought a young fellow up there with his mother and six hours later he was running around a car park in the nude. We ended up in the Garda station and we had to get a doctor to section him. Two years ago, I also went there with the man to whom Deputy Ó Murchú referred and his sister, who was having serious problems....