Results 61-80 of 152 for garda speaker:Seán Kyne

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (7 Oct 2015)

Seán Kyne: 121. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedures within An Garda Síochána for handling and transporting blasting gelignite; if An Garda Síochána is routinely available to police blasting procedures, or if the blasting procedures are fraught with delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34882/15]

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Sep 2015)

Seán Kyne: ...important reform for our country in terms of justice. For the first time ever we will have a new policing authority, which will be independent and will oversee the structures and performance of An Garda. I concur completely with the Minister's observation that the establishment of the new policing authority is "the most far reaching reform of An Garda Síochána since the...

Other Questions: Garda Resources (7 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: ...for her response and welcome her commitment on ICT and the stronger sanctions for bail and serial offenders. I also welcome the commitment of her and her predecessor on the investment in An Garda Síochána in terms of reopening Templemore, the new recruits - some 550 are now in training - and the investment in Garda cars. In rural areas, the visibility of gardaí, in...

Other Questions: Garda Resources (7 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: 8. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in the context of investment in vehicles and information technology, if members of An Garda Síochána are receiving the resources required to facilitate mobile policing, which is particularly relevant in more rural areas and also in locations which experience greater numbers of visitors in the summer months; and if she will make a...

Other Questions: Garda Resources (7 Jul 2015)

Seán Kyne: My question relates to investment in Garda Síochána vehicles and information technology. Specifically, my concern is whether members of the force are adequately resourced to facilitate mobile policing, particularly in rural areas and areas where there are high levels of tourism-related activity in the summer months.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Pension Provisions (6 May 2015)

Seán Kyne: 260. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to change the timing of pensions for retired members of An Garda Síochána, from a system of advance payment to one of arrears; if so, the rationale for this change; the timing of the proposed change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17534/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme and GLAS: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: The witness said that the victim of fire is not penalised. Does that mean that there would be a need for Garda reports or reports from the fire services? How is it proved if a dispute arises as to whether a fire was accidental?

Other Questions: Garda Station Refurbishment (2 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 10. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the provision of the new divisional headquarters for An Garda Síochána in Galway city; the construction timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13313/15]

Other Questions: Garda Station Refurbishment (2 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the Minister’s reply and this week’s announcement of additional recruitment to An Garda Síochána. I am confident that Galway will get its fair share of them. Will the Minister confirm that the Garda Commissioner will take cognisance of the Gaeltacht areas in Galway and ensure sufficient Garda numbers proficient in the Irish language as required under the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (2 Apr 2015)

Seán Kyne: 31. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda Síochána cars in the Galway division; the future plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13352/15]

Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge: Statements (11 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: ...dualgas, ach ar an bpobal. Is é sin an fáth go bhfuil na ceantair ag ullmhú na pleananna de réir an Achta. Mar a dúirt mé ag an comhdháil cearta a d'eagraigh Conradh na Gaeilge i lár mí Feabhra, agus mar atá ráite agam leis an Aire Stáit, tá an cuóta de 6% atá leagtha síos d'earcaíocht sa tseirbhís...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (19 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: 19. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress in the establishment of a new Garda divisional headquarters in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7108/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (19 Feb 2015)

Seán Kyne: 33. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the investment in the procurement of vehicles to support the work of An Garda Síochána, if any such vehicles will be equipped with additional facilities and supports to assist An Garda Síochána in policing duties in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7109/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (9 Dec 2014)

Seán Kyne: 280. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on Garda recruitment; the number of recruits that have entered Templemore, County Tipperary in 2014; and the number that will commence training in 2015. [47316/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Expenditure (9 Dec 2014)

Seán Kyne: 281. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the investment in Garda vehicles, the financial amount invested in 2013, 2014 and planned for 2015; the number of additional vehicles by Garda division; and if consideration has been given to acquiring and fitting out high specification vehicles which support policing as is the case in other jurisdictions....

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2014)

Seán Kyne: ...and accessible. "Community support" is another term for confidence. A successful police service must have the confidence of the public and the same applies to the oversight authority, GSOC. The Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill will further expand the remit and powers of GSOC. It is worth remembering that GSOC is the independent body responsible for receiving and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (15 Jul 2014)

Seán Kyne: 599. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if new candidates for An Garda Síochána have commenced training in Templemore; the number of entrants; if the entrants contain a number of persons with adequate proficiency in the Irish language; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31588/14]

Public Sector Management (Appointment of Senior Members of the Garda Síochána) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Jun 2014)

Seán Kyne: ...this first opportunity to congratulate her officially on her appointment as Minister under challenging circumstances in the year that is in it. One could say that 2014 will go down as the year of Garda scrutiny. I wish to take this opportunity to commend those who have brought issues to the fore within the Garda over the past six months and earlier, some within this House as well as the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Funding (15 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: ...and Youth Affairs if funding will be maintained for the position of youth club officer with Youth Work Ireland who currently assists youth clubs and other youth facilities in County Galway with Garda vetting procedures, child protection requirements and issues, leadership training and other issues which are vital to the operation of youth facilities; and if she will make a statement on the...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Seán Kyne: ..., who is one of the best and most reforming Ministers the Department has ever seen. He has a strong record of enacting positive legislation and reform. I commend his recruitment campaign for the Garda Síochána. Gardaí will enter Templemore this year for the first time since 2009 when the moratorium was implemented under the last Government. Garda numbers will be...