Results 41-60 of 161 for garda speaker:Lisa Chambers

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (24 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...only 50% and I wonder if this discourages some Members who could use additional security from getting it in. It is not an issue for me personally but I think any Member who has a security issue and where the Garda make an assessment and decide there is a security issue, that should be taken care of. That is of the utmost importance. Senator Warfield spoke about Meta and the €1.2...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...but not an immediate threat to public health, and how Irish citizens in those areas were entitled to expect better quality. Senator McDowell raised the issue, as he has done previously, of the Garda Reserve. We have requested that debate and will try to get a date for it as soon as possible. There will be a changeover in Ministers in the coming weeks, so we may have it with the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ..., as is now being done with the sharing of intimate images. We also need an awareness campaign for stalking. We need greater enforcement of these new laws. That will require training for the Garda Síochána and the courts. We also need greater supports for victims, so it is not just about enacting a new law. We also need to have all the wraparound supports to make sure that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...about the security of councillors and the news that a security grant will be made available to Members of the Oireachtas to assist with the costs of the CCTV and other security measures where An Garda Síochána deems that to be appropriate. I agree that there are many councillors across the country who face the same challenges that many of us do. That should be given due...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...Minister to visit every constituency, but I know that Ministers make an effort to get around the country, bearing in mind the workload they have to address and do. Senator Murphy spoke about the Garda in Roscommon and the work that has been done in protecting vulnerable people against fake tradespeople who are trying to pull a fast one. He briefly mentioned, in a more general sense, how...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...level. It is an interesting suggestion, and certainly one for the Department to consider. It might be worth a Commencement matter as it is quite a specific request. Senator McDowell raised the Garda Reserve, prison overcrowding, the impact of the housing crisis and the influx of refugees into tourist accommodation. A request has gone to the Department of Justice for a debate on the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 May 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...McEntee, if it does not happen. We certainly get somebody on those important topics. I would agree with the Senator that the level of reservists, in terms of the Reserve Defence Force and the Garda Reserve, and the volunteerism that we have benefited from as a country over so many decades is certainly in decline. Numbers have reduced considerably in both organisations to the detriment of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...is going and how many we have coming through. We will get that organised. Senator Flynn raised an issue around incoming justice legislation and the move forward with facial recognition for use by An Garda Síochána. I take on board the Senator's points. From a Government perspective, it is not the intention to target minorities or vulnerable people or to use that legislation in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Mar 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...-Jay - I am not aware of that individual - and an event in Dublin. I do not think it would be a matter for the Minister for Justice to speak on a specific event but if there were safety concerns, the Garda should be alerted by the event organisers. It would be a matter for local gardaí to respond on that issue. I am not aware of the event beyond what the Senator has said. I wish...

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...notification requirements for sex offenders. It will specifically provide for the courts to prohibit a sex offender from working with children and vulnerable adults. It will provide powers to the Garda to take fingerprints, palm prints and photographs to confirm the identity of a person. It will create a legislative basis for risks posed by sex offenders to be assessed and managed by...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...regard. Many businesses, particularly in rural areas, do not have piped gas and rely on bulk purchase. I will make those views known to the Minister. Senator Murphy also spoke about the attacks on gardaí we have witnessed in recent days, not just in Ballyfermot. We have seen an increase in attacks on members of the force. Senators Wall, Davitt, Seery Kearney and Craughwell raised...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Feb 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...refugees, asylum seekers and international protection applicants.She asked that people be respectful and not use racist language in the debate. Senator Kyne raised the niche issue of people having to go to Dubai for Garda vetting. I ask him to table a Commencement matter seeking a response from the Department of Justice. If the matter is not resolved through that, we will seek further...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...around that issue. I will request a debate on the issue with the relevant Minister and see if we can get it scheduled, albeit that might be a challenge. Senator Murphy spoke about An Garda Síochána. We all concur with his remarks about the awful attacks on members of An Garda Síochána. Senator Craughwell also raised issues relating to the Garda and the Defence...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...a significantly-sized town from which there should be a second line to service commuters and the population of the area. The Senator also requested a debate with the Minister for Justice on how the Garda deals with victims of burglary. We will request that debate. It will most likely be in the new term, as we have only recently had the Minister for Justice in on a number of occasions....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...announcement by the Minister for Justice of proposals to change the licensing laws is broadly welcome, although a significant amount of concern is being expressed across the board, including by An Garda Síochána. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, AGSI, has acknowledged that reform is needed but it is concerned about how it will be managed in the context of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...with Jason Poole regarding his sister, who we know lost her life to domestic violence. The Senator reiterated the call for a domestic violence register of offenders that would be accessed by An Garda Síochána and possibly potential victims. It is the strong belief of Jason Poole that Jennifer would not have lost her life had that register been available. A debate with the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...Senators, particularly Senators Flynn and Ruane, that we should desist from labelling people, that no child is born bad and that, if there are unacceptable actions, as there was in the ramming of a Garda car, we must ask why it ended up happening. Those were important remarks. I wish James Stokes well. He is working with the Ceann Comhairle and is a member of the Traveller community....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jun 2022)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re arrangements for the sitting of the House on Tuesday, 21 June, Wednesday, 22 June and Thursday, 23 June 2022, without debate; No. 2, Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022 – All Stages to be taken at 1.15 p.m. and to conclude at 3.15 p.m. and the proceedings on Second Stage shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...opening contribution of the Minister not to exceed eight minutes, all Senators not to exceed six minutes, and the Minister to be given not less than seven minutes to reply to the debate; No. 2, the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 2.30 p.m.; No. 3, motion re proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of a Council decision to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...requested a debate on tourism and the current situation in the industry. I am happy to request such a debate on his behalf. Senator Ahearn requested a justice debate. He referenced a particular issue with regard to Clonmel Garda station and Macroom. I advise him to submit a request for a Commencement matter debate because the issue is quite specific. If that is not sufficient in terms...