Results 21-40 of 159 for garda speaker:James Lawless

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: ...the time because we have to move on from member to member swiftly. In my introductory remarks, I mentioned the suggestions made on last night's "Prime Time" programme by a representative of the Garda Representative Association, GRA. I have heard from many other sources as well, though, that individual gardaí were being called up not through a central command communication but...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (23 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: ...insurance; the type of licence required to operate same, given it is for hire and reward; the person or body that sets the fare charged to customers; the type of industry, area knowledge tests and Garda clearance the driver has to undergo to be allowed to operate same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51621/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: ...in a moment. If members or witnesses have mobile phones they should turn them off or switch them to flight mode so as not to interfere with the signal. Today's meeting is an engagement with Garda Commissioner Harris about policing matters. This follows on from a recent meeting we held with various representative organisations and other interested parties, where similar topics were...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: ...reporting crime as frequently. Crime may be up but reported crime may be static. I would welcome the views of the witnesses on this. I am sure that Mr. Anthony Gallagher, who is a retired Garda inspector, is known to the witnesses. He was a very useful witness at our previous meeting. One of the points he made, which I have often heard said, was that there are a couple of gangs...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: ...Ms McMahon, Ms Willis and Ms Cooke for their attention. This has been a very important session. There was focus on training today. The Commissioner may be aware that the committee will visit the Garda Training College in Templemore in the near future. I am not sure if we will see him on the day but we will certainly see some of his team. I understand that Chief Superintendent Pat...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: ...sure there will be some overlap. Our witnesses are all very welcome and I thank them for making themselves available to join our discussion. I welcome Mr. Ronan Slevin, general secretary of the Garda Representative Association, GRA; and Mr. Brendan O’Connor, president of the GRA. From the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, AGSI, I welcome Ms Antoinette Cunningham,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: If somebody is supposed to sign on at the local Garda station every day as a condition of bail, and they do not sign on after seven days, say, what happens? Does the station, the sergeant in charge or a member in charge follow up on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: ...or the budget is coming up - Members appreciated the services that were provided in the House that day - and a major ramp-up of operations is covered by overtime, is that overtime optional for Garda members? Is it voluntary? Could it be a scenario whereby a call-out is made and Garda members say "No thanks, I am busy this weekend"? How does that work?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: ...of meetings. The committee is adjourned until Tuesday, 7 November 2023, when we will have a short private session to deal with housekeeping and a public session with, as I mentioned, the Garda Commissioner, Mr. Drew Harris, and the Minister for Justice on some of the topics we discussed today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Irish Prison Service Bill and of the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Bill: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: ...day next week. The next meeting of the joint committee will be at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, 24 October when, in public session, we will have an engagement on policing matters with representatives of the Garda Representative Association, and the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, AGSI and Mr. Tony Gallagher who is a retired Garda inspector, and representatives of the Restaurants...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (11 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: The question asked for a progress update on the new Garda station in Dublin 7. Deputy Farrell cast out a sliotar to his constituency. I am going to cross the river to Dublin 8, in which Heuston Station is located. A new Garda station was recently announced for that location. I am not sure whether it is a control centre or a Garda station. My main concern is the safety of commuters...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: .... A few members are not present but they may join us over the course of the meeting. I welcome the Minister and her team. Today's meeting has been convened to consider the Committee Stage of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022. The usual caveats apply. If any divisions are called, members must be physically present. I know Deputy Brophy and a few others are...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (5 Jul 2023)

James Lawless: In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Clerk of the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022 and has made no amendments thereto.

Youth Justice Strategy: Statements (21 Jun 2023)

James Lawless: ...cannabis or some other soft drug in their possession. I look forward to the deliberations of the citizens' assembly but we could spare many young people that stigma and avoid much court time and Garda resources being devoted to the pursuit of such activities were we to adopt a different approach. I know the jury is out on that but I look forward to the citizens' assembly making its...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre (23 May 2023)

James Lawless: ..., actually combating advanced operations and attacks? To what degree is that balance achieved among the NCSC's staff and workforce? To what degree do other law and order associations such as the Garda, the conventional Defence Forces and other agencies feed into and co-operate with the NCSC in that regard? What is the NCSC's composition in that regard? I mentioned that we have a huge...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

James Lawless: I think it was Conor Brady, who was head of the Garda Commission at one stage, speaking about whether the force was the guardians of the people, or guardians of the big house effectively. They were guardians of the garrison or guardians of the people. I think that speaks to the substance of this amendment too. It is an interesting one. Will the Minister respond?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

James Lawless: Before the Minister responds, I might seek clarity on something. Am I right in saying that this section effectively covers the scenario where somebody attempts to bribe a member of An Garda Síochána and makes that an offence? It seems to quite generally worded in terms of to commit breach in standards of professional behaviour. Is that what is being talked about here?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (31 Jan 2023)

James Lawless: An Garda Síochána made a written submission, as did many other groups, and was invited to today or last week's hearing but declined to take up that invitation. We had expected An Garda Síochána up until recently as it had accepted the invitation but then changed its mind and did not subsequently come in. That is An Garda Síochána's prerogative but we have its...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2022)

James Lawless: ...from Deputy Pa Daly. Deputy Costello is currently in the Dáil Chamber but may join us later in the meeting. Today's meeting is to consider the Supplementary Estimates for Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána; Vote 21 - prisons; Vote 22 - the Courts Service; and Vote 24 - justice. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, and his officials and team for attending. I am also...