Results 81-100 of 152 for garda speaker:Seán Kyne

Restorative Justice (Reparation of Victims) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: ...the view that by paying compensation the perpetrator is buying his or her way to a reduced jail sentence. This is of concern, but there is a precedent for it. There are also issues to do with the Garda. We know gardaí are under a lot of pressure and under the Bill, they would be required to ascertain the cost of reparation. There may be differences of opinion between the offender...

Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: ...atá líofa sa Ghaeilge nach bhfuil ag obair sa phríomhlíne agus ba cheart go mbeadh ról acu ann. Tá feachtas anois ag lucht na Gaeltachtaí faoina cearta. Tá an ceart acu gur chóir dóibh seirbhísí a fháil trí Ghaeilge. Ach ní raibh na seirbhísí sin acu roimh 2011 nuair a tháinig an Rialtas seo i...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: An Fochoiste um an Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge 2010-2030 agus Rudaí Gaolmhara: Éirí an Choimisinéara Teanga as a Phost: Díospóireacht leis an Aire Stáit (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Kyne: ...;l ag an Rialtas maidir le seo, ach mar a dúirt an tAire Stáit, tá ról ag na comhlachtaí poiblí eile chomh maith. Níl a fhios agam ar phlé an coiste an cheist seo roimhe seo, ach creidim gur cóir cuireadh a thabhairt do phríomhfheidhmeannaigh an HSE, RTE, an Garda Síochána agus eagrais eile chun plé a dhéanamh ar an...

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: ...reforms he has introduced and guided through the Oireachtas is unequalled among his predecessors. It is important to consider the legislative reforms the Minister has championed. He has maintained a Garda Síochána force strength of more than 13,000, which is higher than that planned by the previous Government at a time of great strain on State finances. The Minister secured...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (11 Feb 2014)

Seán Kyne: 474. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in terms of the recruitment of new members to An Garda Síochána, if provisions are in place to ensure that any intake will include a quota of personnel capable of conducting duties through the medium of Irish, which is essential in Gaeltacht areas across the country in recognition of the Government's commitments under the 20-year...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (10 Dec 2013)

Seán Kyne: 97. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the progress of a new divisional headquarters for An Garda Síochána in Galway; when construction is expected to commence; and if there are plans for realignment of districts in Galway city and county. [52636/13]

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: ...Road Safety Authority. This system has ensured that securing a driving licence is more challenging than ever before and requires a high standard and awareness of good driving. We have a dedicated Garda Traffic Corps, an enhanced system of traffic monitoring and a more comprehensive information system which provides motorists and pedestrians with real-time information. All of these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (12 Nov 2013)

Seán Kyne: 336. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the challenges being faced by community and voluntary organisations in securing Garda clearance of persons to be recruited to youth worker roles; and the additional costs and delays experienced on foot of same. [48382/13]

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: ...it is to have proper use of information technology and other scientific tools such as a DNA database to combat crime successfully. I welcome this Bill as a vital innovation which will help the Garda Síochána to combat crime. I note it was first recommended by the Law Reform Commission a decade ago. It is regrettable that such a lengthy period elapsed before the introduction...

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Seán Kyne: ...of important objectives. It reverses many of the objectionable amendments made in 2003 and extends the scope of the Act to a significant number of public bodies previously excluded, including An Garda Síochána, the National Treasury Management Agency, the National Asset Management Agency, the Central Bank, the Education and Training Boards and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. It...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (24 Sep 2013)

Seán Kyne: 442. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost, following the necessary and well organised Garda operation on 18 September 2013 of policing a protest in Dublin city centre; the number of Gardaí involved and from which divisions said Gardaí were drawn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39786/13]

Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Seán Kyne: ...who recently contacted my office on the issue of motor tax quite rightly said technology exists which could play a greater role in enforcement. For example, technology at toll booths could actively assist the Garda in apprehending those who are evading their tax obligations. In researching this topic, it is noteworthy that many of the changes proposed actually arise from the...

Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: ...European project begin to comment on this, I should point out that this Bill has nothing to do with extending the powers of Europol such that it would work like a national police force such as the Garda Síochána. Europol is not like national police forces and I do not believe it is envisaged that it would be such. Europol cannot make arrests or conduct searches and it can only...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the concerns of persons in rural locations such as Connemara, County Galway, regarding the effectiveness of An Garda Síochána at crime prevention and the upholding of the law and public order in the face of possible closure of rural Garda stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41982/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Kyne: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the time-frame for the development of the new Garda Divisional Headquarters in Galway as announced in the recent stimulus plan. [41992/12]

Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: ...children and other vulnerable persons from serious crime. The Bill recognises the responsibility of communities to safeguard children. It does so by placing a duty on all citizens to report to An Garda Síochána any case of actual knowledge or a strong belief of an arrestable offence. Arrestable offences are listed in detail in the Bill. The distinction between actual knowledge or...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (14 Jun 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to recommence Garda recruitment this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28844/12]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (14 Feb 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 535: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality while acknowledging retirements within An Garda Síochána and the requirements to reduce Garda numbers as set out in the EU-IMF financial assistance plan, when recruitment to the Garda Training College at Templemore, County Tipperary, may recommence. [8409/12]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (14 Feb 2012)

Seán Kyne: Question 536: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if potential Garda recruits who completed a medical examination and were on the list awaiting to be called-up prior to the temporary cessation of recruitment are still regarded as being on the list or if they will have to undergo new medical examinations pending the possible resumption of recruitment in the foreseeable future. [8412/12]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (18 Oct 2011)

Seán Kyne: ...To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality, further to Parliamentary Question No. 385 of 11 October 2011, if he will confirm the locations across Galway city and county of the 48 members of the Garda traffic corps. [30127/11]