Results 21-40 of 190 for garda speaker:Imelda Munster

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (7 Apr 2022)

Imelda Munster: I will finish up by saying that the Minister had described the new proposals as the most wide-ranging and coherent reform of policing in a generation. I was surprised that the Garda Commissioner had said that that the gardaí do not seem to be in favour of the new reforms and I believe "draconian" was the word he used. What is the commission’s feeling on that?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2022)

Imelda Munster: Last month it was announced that east Meath would be added to the Drogheda Garda boundary. The Minister for Justice at that time had said that Laytown Garda station might be refurbished and we would see an increase in Garda numbers. I sent a parliamentary question to the Minister a couple of weeks ago looking for details of the plan. She did not answer the question. I put the very same...

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Imelda Munster: ...this Bill. We do, however, have some significant concerns, especially around the move away from community policing and the fact that some areas, particularly rural areas, will likely lose out on Garda resources. I will focus on my area of Louth and east Meath. Under the new model, Louth will be amalgamated with Cavan-Monaghan, whereas east Meath will be an entirely separate division....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Animal Welfare (21 Sep 2021)

Imelda Munster: 697. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason An Garda Síochána did not utilise the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 in a case (details supplied). [45130/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Alcohol Sales (24 Jun 2021)

Imelda Munster: ...been drawn to the difficulties that have been experienced by some publicans who have obtained section 254 licences yet are being prevented from serving drinks outdoors given that, according to An Garda Síochána, alcohol cannot be consumed in these areas under the liquor by-laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33258/21]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jun 2021)

Imelda Munster: ...told by local authorities that alcohol cannot be consumed in these areas under the liquor by-laws, however. I have contacted the local authorities for clarification. They said it is up to the Garda to interpret and enforce the by-laws. I contacted the Garda chief superintendent's office in Louth to be informed the Garda will continue to enforce this current legislation, including the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Jun 2021)

Imelda Munster: I raise the serious issue of the lack of a full-time Garda station and Garda presence in east Meath. The area has seen a serious increase an antisocial behaviour, drug crime and serious unprovoked attacks. Frantic calls for help have to go through to Ashbourne Garda Station, some 33 km away. When the Garda Commissioner reduced Garda divisions from 28 to 19, he promised increased visibility...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 May 2021)

Imelda Munster: 622. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans for the increase of Garda services in east County Meath given the large increase in population of the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23707/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 May 2021)

Imelda Munster: 626. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans for expanding the current Garda station or providing a new Garda station in east County Meath given the large increase in population of the area in recent times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23797/21]

Project Ireland 2040: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2021)

Imelda Munster: ...majority of these issues were raised in the report, which goes to show the dire consequences of neglect and decline in large towns such as Drogheda. The fact that we have to beg and plead for adequate Garda resources at a time when the town is in the throes of a vicious feud between organised criminal gangs says it all. We do not want worthless titles such as "designated growth centre"....

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (9 Dec 2020)

Imelda Munster: The Garda has stated it is not for that purpose.

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 24 - Justice and Equality (9 Dec 2020)

Imelda Munster: The Garda has stated it is not a dedicated immigration centre but a fully operational Garda station.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (25 Nov 2020)

Imelda Munster: 171. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda superintendents that have been appointed to the Garda station in Ardee, County Louth over the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38915/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (25 Nov 2020)

Imelda Munster: 172. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the dates over the past five years on which there has been no Garda superintendent appointed in the Garda station in Ardee, County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38917/20]

Community Safety and Preventing Crime: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Imelda Munster: We all know that the role of community gardaí is central to effective policing in communities throughout the State. That has always been the case but the criminal drugs feud in Drogheda, which saw people in the town of Drogheda and surrounding areas terrorised by the thugs involved, really highlighted the importance of effective community policing. When the feud broke out, we were...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (24 Sep 2020)

Imelda Munster: .... The second paragraph on page 2 is problematic and I will outline why. First, it says that the Courts Service does not record the reasons for any strikeout. Second, it states that prosecuting gardaí do not offer to the court reasons as to why the matter should be struck out and that a judge may withdraw an offence at the request of An Garda Síochána. It is concerning...

Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jul 2020)

Imelda Munster: ...jobs were informed of the closure out of the blue by a text message. Parents and staff believe that the business is viable and say that it has cash reserves of €450,000. Media reports say that the Garda has launched an investigation. Media reports also say that the board of management of the crèche blame the pandemic for the closure of the business. It is unacceptable that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (27 Nov 2019)

Imelda Munster: ...for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the voluntary river rescue in view of the fact that the Coast Guard has been stood down; if the river rescue will now be the first port of call of An Garda Síochána in the event of a marine casualty situation or emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49259/19]

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 22: Courts Service (14 Nov 2019)

Imelda Munster: Defendants are using non-receipt of a notice as a defence. It is the responsibility of gardaí to issue fixed charge notices. Reference was made earlier to the setting up of a high level committee to address various issues. Has the Courts Service ever flagged this issue with An Garda Síochána or the Department? The numbers are significant and if this legislation is...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Nov 2019)

Imelda Munster: ...horrific murder in Bettystown on Monday. A joint policing committee meeting was held in Drogheda on Monday afternoon. Serious concerns were raised and shock was expressed about the fact that Garda funding for ongoing operations to tackle this feud ran out last Monday. The Garda budget for Drogheda is gone at the height of a feud. An Garda Síochána has made inroads but without...