Results 141-160 of 318 for garda speaker:Jack Chambers

Select Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Meastacháin le haghaidh Seirbhísí Poiblí 2022
Vóta 33 - Turasóireacht, Cultúr, Ealaíon, Gaeltacht, Spórt agus Meán (Athbhreithnithe) (9 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: ...reáchtáil, de réir alt 18B den Acht, maidir le comhaltas an choiste comhairligh. Tá próiseas earcaíochta deich mí ann chun comhlacht amháin a bheith mar ionadaí do na limistéír pleananna teanga Gaeltachta agus comhalta amháin eile a bheith mar ionadaí do limistéir den Stát nach limistéir pleananna teanga...

Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Motion (8 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: ...management, counselling and referral options. Whether recent or historical, however, the Minister and the Government have been consistent in the message that those who may have suffered serious wrong of a criminal nature are urged to report their concerns to An Garda Síochána, which has lawful authority, skills and resources to investigate such matters. I strongly support this...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Garda Síochána (9 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...úil agamsa mar Aire Stáit na Gaeltachta maidir leis na Rialacháin seo. Tuigtear dom gur socraíodh ar na Rialacháin i ndiaidh comhairliúcháin cuimsithigh idir an Roinn Dlí agus Cirt, An tSeirbhís um Cheapachain Phoiblí agus An Garda Sochána, agus i gcomhar leis an Údarás Póilíneachta agus Cumainn na...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (12 Oct 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...on any amendments thereto, shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 45 minutes by one question which shall be put from the Chair, (b) Item No. 8, the Motion to Instruct the Committee on the Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021, shall be taken without debate immediately on the adjournment of Financial Resolution No. 2 –...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oireachtas Committees (21 Sep 2021)

Jack Chambers: The matter of appointments or assignments of Gardaí to Gaeltacht areas is specifically covered under the provisions of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. Section 33(2) of the Act states: - The Garda Commissioner shall, to the extent practicable, ensure that members of the Garda Síochána stationed in a district that includes a Gaeltacht area are sufficiently competent in the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cúrsaí Gaeilge (27 Jul 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...Gaeltachta 1925 mar Dhaonáireamh Daonra, mar níor tugadh faoi faoin Acht Staidrimh 1993 nó faoi aon cheann de na hachtacháin aisghairmithe, agus mar sin ní bhaineann Alt 35 den Acht Staidrimh 1993 leis. Cé go dtuigim gur thug an Garda Síochána faoin áireamh, a bhí mar dhlúthchuid d’obair Choimisiún na Gaeltachta sa...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaeltacht Policy (5 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...1925 mar Dhaonáireamh Daonra, mar níor tugadh faoi faoin Acht Staidrimh 1993 nó faoi aon cheann de na hachtacháin aisghairmithe, agus mar sin ní bhaineann Alt 35 den Acht Staidrimh 1993 leis. Cé go dtuigim gur thug an Garda Síochána faoin áireamh, a bhí mar dhlúthchuid d’obair Choimisiún na Gaeltachta sa bhliain 1925,...

Select Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) (16 Apr 2021)

Jack Chambers: Maidir le leasú Uimh. 302, tá dualgas reachtúil ar Choimisinéir an Gharda Síochána faoi Acht an Gharda Síochána, 2005, garda atá líofa sa Ghaeilge a chur ar dhualgas sa Ghaeltacht oiread agus atá sin indéanta. Tuigtear dom go bhfuil céimeanna á dtógáil ag An nGarda Síochána le cinntiú go...

Select Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) (2 Mar 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...ainmneacha i nGaeilge a bheith ar chomhlachtaí reachtúla nuabhunaithe. Feiceann muid go n-oibríonn leithéidí CIÉ, RTÉ, TG4, Raidió na Gaeltachta, Bord na gCon, Aer Rianta, Bus Éireann, Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Teagasc, An Bord Pleanála agus An Garda Síochána gan aon deacrachtaí agus go bhfuil eolas forleathan ag an bpobal ar...

Appointments to Policing Authority: Motions (24 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: I move the following motions: That Dáil Éireann recommends, pursuant to section 62C(7) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Shalom Binchy be appointed by the Government to be a member of the Policing Authority. That Dáil Éireann recommends, pursuant to section 62C(7) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Elaine Byrne be appointed by the Government to...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Key Departmental Priorities and Effects of Covid-19: Minister for Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport, Gaeltacht and Media (4 Nov 2020)

Jack Chambers: I have no statutory function regarding the pheasant hunting season. It is not something that is regulated by the Department or by Sport Ireland. I understand An Garda Síochána directed that recreational shooting is not considered a form of exercise, as provided for in the Health Act 1947 and the regulations underpinning it. In fairness, I am aware that many rural Deputies have...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Key Departmental Priorities and Effects of Covid-19: Minister for Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport, Gaeltacht and Media (4 Nov 2020)

Jack Chambers: .... At level 5 it will not happen. We must think not only about the stadia but broader stakeholder engagement, such as with the NTA on transport capacity for a match and how we engage with the Garda Síochána to ensure safe physical distancing outside of stadia. There are specific logistics within a stadium but also how entry and exit is managed and how events would be ticketed....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Garda Deployment (1 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: The matter of appointments or assignments of gardaí to Gaeltacht areas is specifically covered under the provisions of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. Under Section 33(2) of the Act it is provided that: - The Garda Commissioner shall, to the extent practicable, ensure that members of the Garda Síochána stationed in a district that includes a Gaeltacht area are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recruitment and Retention in the Defence Forces: Discussion with Minister of State (28 Nov 2019)

Jack Chambers: ...been matched? Has the Department received any communication about a risk that a third or fourth ship will be tied up? Have any delays been communicated to the Minister of State on the use of the Garda helicopter because it could not be crewed on time? In his statement, the Minister of State indicates that a newly qualified three-star private gets over €28,000 in gross pay and he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Online Harassment and Harmful Communications: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: ...because of the content published about them on Twitter's platform. They received death threats and racist abuse and were subjected to shocking commentary online. They made complaints to An Garda. Can the witnesses respond to that? Do they feel Twitter's current standards dealt with their situation well?

Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2019)

Jack Chambers: ...and requires further explanation. I welcome and will support this modernising Bill, which mirrors what is already in place in the criminal justice system with regard to DNA samples being taken and used by An Garda Síochána. While we support the proposals, it should be noted that this is lengthy and complex legislation which needs to be examined. From my engagement with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Jack Chambers: I want to ask about Garda overtime. In my own constituency, the K district, we have Farmleigh and the Phoenix Park, which have serious security requirements from a national perspective that are drawn from the local division. Is additional overtime given at a local level when the division has to deal with national requirements? Also related to overtime, has an additional overtime budget...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Garda is over budget up to now and that has been reported. Will there be an attempt to reduce-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Jack Chambers: I seek an update on Stepaside Garda station. What is the position there, about which we have heard mixed reports?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Jack Chambers: The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, has stated that it will be open and operational 24-7, but information received from An Garda Síochána is that it will be open from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily. There is confusion, if not a local turf war going on, about operational hours. This is a good opportunity to clarify the situation. There has been a lot of...