Results 61-80 of 159 for garda speaker:James Lawless

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: I do not want Mr. Kelly to prejudice any ongoing investigations and I understand he may have to be circumspect in how he responds to my next question. Is the Garda in a situation where it may have data sets at the moment that it will be compelled to delete after the enactment of this Bill?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: ...in as much yet. It is important to get around the room in these session. The Deputy's first question was for Dr. McIntyre and the DPC. His other questions are for Mr. Kelleher and the assistant Garda commissioner. We will take Dr. McIntyre's response first followed by the DPC.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: I welcome the Minister of State, the departmental officials and all who are present. We are meeting today for Committee Stage of the Garda Síocána (Compensation) Bill 2021. There are 35 sections and there are no amendments so this should be a relatively straightforward consideration.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil. (28 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 and has not made amendments thereto.

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Jun 2022)

James Lawless: ..., best practice suggests that because there are obligations, it is not recommended to have the person discharging the prosecution linked directly or indirectly to the investigating force. Many gardaí carry out the function admirably but it is difficult, even for the best-minded and most skilled and honourable gardaí in the world, to be at a remove from the force they are part of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (24 May 2022)

James Lawless: I will not spend too much time on this question but it raises an important issue, which relates to the resources An Garda Síochána has to tackle violence against women. I know this is an issue that is close to the Minister's heart. It is sometimes referred to as domestic violence but, in fact, it is a broader issue that can occur outside the home as well. What resources are being...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (24 May 2022)

James Lawless: I will not dwell on this much further other than to say the Minister is correct about the role of community gardaí, which has been expanded in recent years. There is a sensitivity and awareness of the issues, particularly in domestic situations. I am thinking in particular of the Garda personnel in Naas, including Superintendent Oliver Henry, Garda Gary Cogan, Garda Shane Smith and...

Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 May 2022)

James Lawless: I welcome the introduction of the legislation that, as far as I can see, sets out to streamline the process of Garda compensation claims and, in effect, bring them in line with other litigation of a similar nature that goes through our courts. It also seeks to apply some of the improvements and efficiencies this Government has brought in for other similar areas to the process and streamline...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Apr 2022)

James Lawless: ...make recommendations, prioritise and present a slate from which the Government could choose. I was surprised to find that it really served as largely a form of clearing house, akin to no more than a Garda vetting, whereby somebody was eligible for a role as opposed to being particularly suitable or particularly useful, and there did not appear to be any ranking or assessment, which was a...

Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Apr 2022)

James Lawless: ...but nobody knew how to make a complaint about the fact that the origins were not properly flagged and the notices which are required under the electoral Acts were not there. Some people went to Garda stations and tried to make a complaint but they were told, quite frankly, by the desk sergeant that he or she did not know what to do. At the time, the Oireachtas committee brought in a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: 125. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí currently based in the Naas Garda district and in the Leixlip Garda district; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8603/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: ...Derek Mullen, national secretary of the Civil Service division of Fórsa; Mr. Thomas Cowman, assistant general secretary, Fórsa; Detective Superintendent Seamus Nolan, president of the Association of Garda Superintendents; Detective Superintendent Mick Comyns, general secretary of the Association of Garda Superintendents; Ms Antoinette Cunningham, general secretary of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: ...everybody through them quickly and have a good chat rather than the other way around. Our next speaker is a detective superintendent, Mr. Michael Comyns, general secretary of the Association of Garda Superintendents.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: ...to come in and out over the course of the next few hours, which I hope will give her a chance to say everything she wants to say as the meeting progresses. Last but not least, we have the Garda Representative Association. Mr. McAnenly also has three minutes to make his opening remarks. He is very welcome to the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: When Ms Barry refers to Garda oversight organisations, does that mean GSOC or who does that mean?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: ...were not in a position to come in or it was not possible within the timeline to incorporate them. Those include the Association of Higher Civil and Public Servants, AHCPS, GSOC, the Association of Garda Chief Superintendents and Dr. James Renwick. I thank them also for their written submissions, albeit it was not possible for various reasons to have them appear before the committee. ...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 – Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 – Justice (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised) (8 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: ...as best he can. We have a couple of people attending virtually and we have a couple of people attending in person. The meeting has been convened to consider the Revised Estimates for Vote 20 - Garda Síochána; Vote 21 - Prisons; Vote 22 - Courts Service; Vote 24 - Justice; Vote 41 - Policing Authority; and Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission. I thank the Minister for...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 – Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 – Justice (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised) (8 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: ...Would that work? It will then be fresh in members' minds when we are considering matters,if that would work for the Minister as well as the members. I thank the Minister for the overview of the Garda Síochána Vote. I will open to the committee in terms of Vote 20 - Garda Síochána. Does any member wish to come in with comments or questions?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 – Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 – Justice (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised) (8 Feb 2022)

James Lawless: ...back to Deputy Costello. Deputies Pa Daly and Pringle are also on the call. Would either of the Deputies like to come in at this time? No. We will move on to the next head. Before we leave the Garda Vote - I know it is not strictly relevant although there may be a small class of an impact - I welcome the medals for gardaí, which the Minister announced recently, for the centenary...