Results 141-146 of 146 for garda speaker:Peter Fitzpatrick

Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...more easily identify if a particular operator, large or small, is currently licensed and if the vehicles being used are authorised on the licence. This could also mobilise the public to assist An Garda Síochána, which enforces road transport legislation. The last aspect deals with significantly increased deterrents. It increases the penalties for unlicensed operators and provides for...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Oct 2011)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...and even greater than on the figure for 2000, when 415 were killed on our roads. The Road Traffic Act 2010 was introduced in order that the mandatory testing of drivers could be carried out if a garda had a suspicion that a driver was under the influence of intoxicating liquor or for a number of other reasons. Before that Act, a garda could only require a breath sample if he or she was...

Motor Fuels (8 Jun 2011)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...opportunity to discuss this important matter with the Minister of State. The Government has lost a vast amount of revenue throughout the years as a result of fuel laundering. I congratulate the Garda and Customs and Excise officials for their work in trying to stamp out this illegal activity. Last week, they made an important find near Castleblayney, County Monaghan. Recently, I met a...

Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2011)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...justice system. This legislation is a step in the right direction. I congratulate the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, for moving quickly to improve the ability of the Garda to investigate white collar crime. The length of time spent investigating possible criminal activity in Anglo Irish Bank is an embarrassment, and the Director of Public Prosecutions has stated...

Written Answers — Garda Complaints Procedures: Garda Complaints Procedures (3 May 2011)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will arrange for the payment of compensation to a person (details supplied) arising from damage to property by members of the Garda Síochána in the course of their duties in February 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9053/11]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (19 Apr 2011)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will review the Garda vetting procedures for personnel employed in children's health care units with a view to substantially reducing the time taken for each application. [8188/11]