Results 81-100 of 136 for garda speaker:Fiona O'Loughlin

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (11 Sep 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 593. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the manning levels as of 1 September 2017 in all Garda stations in counties Kildare, Laois and Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37385/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (12 Jul 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 81. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí assigned to Newbridge garda station; the number that are actually working on local as distinct from national issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33004/17]

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Jul 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...genuine political reform but are instead designed to appease one member of the Government whose proposals in this area are ill considered and deeply flawed. That is evident in his announcement that Stepaside Garda station was to be one of the six Garda stations to be reopened at a time when there was no mention of the other five. Fianna Fáil remains committed to achieving reform in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (29 Jun 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 153. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda recruits currently in training; the number scheduled for further intakes in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30586/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (27 Jun 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 655. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Army Ranger Wing has increased its counter terrorism training in collaboration with An Garda Síochána in view of continued terrorism attacks and threats in Britain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29984/17]

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...at Cabinet about this decision. Why was this unusual decision on the appointment of the Attorney General taken on the same day and at the same meeting as the unusual decision made about Stepaside Garda station?

Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...the incidence of domestic abuse in Ireland is 7% above the European average. A concern highlighted by Women's Aid - and by Justine McCarthy at the weekend - is that the statistics we have from the Garda are unreliable and that domestic violence incidents are not being classified appropriately. According to Garda figures, there were 6,000 incidents in 2016. However, according to Women's...

Garda Commissioner: Motion [Private Members] (12 Apr 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is important to acknowledge that An Garda Síochána plays an absolutely vital role in Irish society. In light of recent events, there is an urgent need to rebuild public trust in the institution. There is no doubt that legislation is needed to give greater powers to the Policing Authority in order to deal with the issues that have emerged in recent weeks. Real reform and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Apr 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: .... We have to try to eradicate that. It is one thing to address this in legislation but we also have to try to change the hearts and minds of our people when it is enacted and to support the Garda to act in a proactive and appropriate way when such crimes are committed. This is a grey area at this point in time.

Defence Forces: Motion (4 Apr 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...The Minister never ceases to make promises that the Defence Forces are in a position to meet and to face current threats. Late last year, as we were 24 hours from all-out industrial action by An Garda Síochána, we were assured in the House that the Defence Forces could fill the void. Are we sure the Defence Forces have that capability at this point in time? Are the Defence...

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle is interfering now. Due to Garda vetting restrictions they are unable to do so. This is wrong. They want to work and participate in society but they are prohibited from joining the workforce. Aissa Sow, who lived in the centre, fled from Guinea without her family in 2011. Recently she was publicly interviewed. Her description of feeling like a prisoner in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (30 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 18. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of the new Garda recruits assigned to the Kildare Garda division in each year since Garda recruitment resumed in 2014; and the attested personnel strength of the Kildare Garda division in September 2014 and at the end of February 2017. [15749/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (21 Mar 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 122. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if all members of An Garda Síochána will receive diversity training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13125/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: On 25 January 2013, almost three years ago, a large number of Garda stations were closed around the country and communities were devastated and left vulnerable. Under the programme for Government a commitment was made to introduce a pilot scheme for six Garda stations to be opened. Kildare has the lowest number of gardaí per head of population and we have the second lowest number of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (8 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 104. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the cause of delays in the Garda vetting process with regard to volunteers working in schools and with youth groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33692/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Children with Special Educational Needs: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...appointed by the end of 2016, which is very welcome. However, there was an article in The Irish Timeson 9 October stating that almost 400 special needs assistants were waiting to be vetted by An Garda Síochána. If the Department is to implement these recommendations, which I welcome, how does it propose to rectify this situation? It will clearly delay the introduction of new...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (25 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 137. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans for deployment of new recruits into An Garda Síochána; if it will result in the reopening of Garda stations in south Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31771/16]

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...of a house goes straight to the Government. This is what needs to be addressed. I have spoken many times in this House about the fact that my constituency, Kildare South, has the lowest number of gardaí in the country and not one community garda. I welcome the increase in Garda numbers and sincerely hope my county will do better than it has done in recent years and that our two...

Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Oct 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...place at the wrong time. Instead, they are forced to accept that their social identity was targeted and they remain at risk of repeat victimisation. Our proposed Bill will ensure the option is open to the Garda and Director of Public Prosecutions to pursue a hate crime conviction should such an offence have occurred. It has been pointed out for some time now that Ireland is out of step...

Other Questions: Ministerial Meetings (28 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I acknowledge, as the Tánaiste said, the good relationship between the PSNI and the Garda, and between the relevant Departments. While the British Government has made positive statements that there will be no return to a hard Border, the UK's desire to limit immigration may certainly create difficulties in that regard. If the UK wishes to prevent immigration to the UK through the...