Results 121-140 of 756 for garda speaker:Catherine Connolly

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (2 Sep 2020)

Catherine Connolly: ...legislation for the common good and I realise the threat that this virus poses to the common good in Ireland. I have come to the point where I can no longer do that having read this legislation. The Garda receives almost universal praise, and rightly so, for the way members of the force have dealt with the public. The public also deserve our praise. They have tried their best to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Properties (21 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: ...was carried out in 2018, over two years ago. It was very specific. I have the utmost respect for the OPW which does a tremendous job. It has a portfolio of over 2,000 buildings, divided between Garda stations, heritage sites, offices for rent and storage spaces. There is always room for improvement, however. Some of the weaknesses highlighted were from its own internal review at...

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (15 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: ...can say they did not do something wrong at some time. Where members of the Government make mistakes, there is an onus on them to come into the House and explain, particularly in the circumstances that pertained in this case, where there was the release of a Garda record. We do not know how it was released. We do not know what the particular record was, or whether it was a PULSE record...

Supporting Inclusion and Combating Racism in Ireland: Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Catherine Connolly: ...'s international protection system. It refers to the admissions policy for schools and the lack of protection for and over-policing of minority ethnic communities as a result of racial profiling. It also highlights some of the good things and some of the initiatives taken by the Garda. It seems, however, that we should stop talking and should look at this report and the expertise in...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Catherine Connolly: ..., although I am sure it could have done it of its own accord and he might clarify that if he gets a chance. It has provided a very precise and succinct report. It certainly gives praise to gardaí, which is well deserved and reflects my experience of them. The report does, however, highlight a number of issues that the Minister failed to highlight, such as the failure to give a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (3 Jun 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 385. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of installing a minimum of two defibrillators in each Garda station that is opened on a 24/7 basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9233/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (3 Jun 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 386. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda divisions currently without a crime prevention officer; the length of time each division has been without same; when these posts will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9234/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (3 Jun 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 387. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the budget allocation for each of the Garda specialist units in 2019 and 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9235/20]

Covid-19 (Local Government): Statements (27 May 2020)

Catherine Connolly: ...accommodation. That is the extent of the housing crisis in Galway. That is just a pen picture. The market in Galway opened last week, which was positive, except that it was closed by the Garda later in the day for failure to comply with social distancing. It seems to me that this good news story was absolutely spoiled by a failure to anticipate what might happen in advance and take...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (27 May 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 324. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the resources and trained Garda personnel are in place for each of the divisional protection services units established to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7111/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (27 May 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 325. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda public order unit vans attached to each Garda division outside Dublin as at 11 May 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7112/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (27 May 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 326. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the issuing of body worn cameras to each front-line Garda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7113/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (27 May 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 327. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a new competition for Garda collision forensic investigators will be held in Q4 of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7114/20]

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Catherine Connolly: .... I welcome the clarification that the Policing Authority is monitoring the legislation. That is absolutely essential. I also welcome that the Minister is getting regular reports from the Garda Commissioner. Is the Minister satisfied that the recording of incidents on PULSE and CAD are up to speed and appropriate? I say that in the context of looking at the two interim reports from...

An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála Eile Ar Mhaithe Le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (19 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: ...imid ag iarraidh muinín a chosaint i measc chosmhuintire na tíre, tá sé thar a bheith tábhachtach go bhfuilimid i ndáiríre faoi na míreanna seo a chur i gcomhthéacs fráma cearta daonna. I support the need for this legislation. We have a crisis but in times of crisis when we want to put through legislation such as this that is giving...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (5 Mar 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 398. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of four wheel drive vehicles in the Galway Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3237/20]

Domestic Violence: Statements (11 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: ...and upsetting. Let me start in a positive manner. I welcome the progress. I welcome the Domestic Violence Act 2018 that introduced a new offence and extended the range for barring orders; the Garda divisional protective services units and note they are being rolled out; and the Minister's statement that domestic violence is a priority. Then I look at his speech overall, which runs to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (10 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 274. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new unmarked Garda vans that came into the fleet in each of the years 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; the number of unmarked Garda vans withdrawn from the fleet in each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51660/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (10 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 275. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated full-year cost of recruiting two additional full-time accountants for the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51661/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (10 Dec 2019)

Catherine Connolly: 276. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the budget allocation for the Garda National Immigration Bureau in each of the years 2017 to 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51662/19]