Results 61-80 of 161 for garda speaker:Lisa Chambers

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...motion re referral to committee of the Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Office of the Ombudsman) Regulations 2022, to be taken without debate on conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude at 6.15 p.m., with the opening contribution of the Minister...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (27 Jan 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...step. We need to make sure the law is effective and victims can access the justice system and get the justice they deserve. The Minister will be aware that Una Ring, for example, had a fantastic experience with An Garda Síochána and they were exemplary in the work they did. There is no doubt that had they not been outside her home on the night her attacker came, things could...

Seanad: Violence Against Women: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Lisa Chambers: ...I raise directly with the Minister the experience of Councillor Deirdre Donnelly here in Dublin who has gone public with her experience. She experienced a sexual assault and brought the case to An Garda and then on to the Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP. Her experience of going to An Garda was not as good as it could have been. She was repeatedly interrupted while giving her...

Seanad: Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Dec 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...to this. The short-term nature of it is a positive and it is an acknowledgement by the Government that what we are looking for citizens to do and agree to is a big ask. It is also a big ask of An Garda Síochána and our public health front-line workers. When this legislation first came before the House there was a lot of scaremongering and suggestions that it would be abused and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Dec 2021)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members for the contributions on the Order of Business. Senator O'Loughlin kicked off today's Order of Business and raised once again the issue of Garda numbers in Kildare compared with areas of similar population size in the State. I note that the Senator has expressed frustration that she has no forum in which to raise this matter. I understand that the Cathaoirleach has...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...the great aunties. I have a couple of really good aunties myself. They are all good ones, obviously. It is nice to start on a positive note. The Senator raised a specific issue in respect of Garda numbers in south Kildare and gave very good statistics on the numbers of gardaí in various areas with corresponding populations. She called for an increase in Garda numbers in the area...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...on the "Late Late Show". I thought she was excellent and I wish her well in her future career, which I have no doubt will be a stellar one. Senator Ahearn raised the delay in the construction of Clonmel Garda station which is delaying further development in the town. He should table a Commencement matter on it. It is quite a niche issue and he may be able to get a satisfactory response...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...would be a suitable topic to raise as a Commencement matter with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to seek a response for the homeowners. Senator Cummins raised the issue of Garda numbers and investment in Garda stations in Waterford. He also spoke about 999 calls being directed through Waterford Garda station. The recent difficulties around that issue are an...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...probably need to reach out a little bit more. We have begun that work in the committee and we can certainly continue with it. I concur with the Senator's remarks on celebrating the centenary of An Garda Síochána. Perhaps we could put that matter on the agenda for discussion at the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight to see what the House can do to commemorate...

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...of course those who gave evidence to the committee that led to the compiling of this excellent report. The figures are shocking whereby less than 10% of victims report instances of sexual assault or rape to the gardaí. In 2008, only 8% of reported rape cases resulted in a conviction and the percentage increased slightly to 11% in 2018. Let me be blunt and say that one would almost...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...much we rely on them. Where would we have been for the last year and a half were it not for our front-line health workers, those working in the ambulance corps, paramedics, nurses, doctors and An Garda Síochána? They can be attacked by somebody simply for doing their job. They are a distinct group and need to be recognised as such. We have learned a lot more about the work...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...raise the issue of antisocial behaviour in Eyre Square. I know the area well. I went to college in Galway so would have frequented Eyre Square regularly. I am surprised to hear the response from gardaí locally was to just close Eyre Square. That is not really possible. It is the centre point of the city and that would be devastating for businesses, I imagine. Again, that might...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...her car, he spray-painted her house and he left messages. He sent her letters outlining what he was going to do and what she was going to put up with. Thankfully, Una had a very good response from gardaí locally in Cork, who took this seriously. It resulted in gardaí camping outside her house between midnight and 5 a.m. every night to keep her safe. Ultimately, her attacker...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2021)

Lisa Chambers: ...to talk about it, call it out, say it is not okay or acceptable, and encourage people to report any incidents, particularly where there is a threat of violence or sexual violence. It is important that is reported to the Garda, otherwise we will not have the data to support making those changes. Senator Malcolm Byrne said we need to give young people a break. We in the House would agree...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2020)

Lisa Chambers: .... If trawling for smaller fish using smaller nets is happening, that is illegal. If that is an issue in Galway Bay, the authorities should be alerted and Galway County Council should take the lead on the matter, working with An Garda Síochána. I concur with the comments made by Senators Wall and Craughwell on a commission for the Defence Forces. The commission should take all...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: ...to discuss her plans around supporting women in situations of domestic violence. During the pandemic, an additional €2.1 million was allocated to services to try to address the deficiency in services and supports. I know that An Garda Síochána and the Court Service are prioritising those cases, so efforts are being made. However, when one looks at the numbers, which...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2020)

Lisa Chambers: ...to participate in shooting. Running is a professional sport, but nobody is saying one cannot run within 5 km of one's home, by oneself. We must have some degree of flexibility. I understand where the Garda is coming from. Shooting is not on the list of exemptions. We should not be asking An Garda Síochána to interpret what the Department is telling it. We need clear...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Discussion with CEO of Tusla on Future Developments and Update on Childcare Facilities (6 Nov 2019)

Lisa Chambers: ...with someone assigned to every region? What are the plans for those committees and how might they work? CYPSC seems like a good solution to toward engaging the different agencies, including An Garda Síochána and the HSE, linking them together and getting them working better together in the area of children, as they all have a role to play. What are Mr. Gloster's plans for that?

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 9: General (Resumed) (10 Oct 2019)

Lisa Chambers: ...to get somebody out of bed and make him or her a cup of tea before the home help person has to go. It is such a level of cuts to home help and the small divisions of hours available that create the hardship many face. I also welcome the increase in Garda numbers, also a key Fianna Fáil policy. We focus on this because crime is becoming an increasing problem in our communities and...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements (18 Sep 2019)

Lisa Chambers: ...is still a lack of clarity regarding how the Government plans to ensure there is no hard border on the island while protecting the integrity of the Single Market, which we all accept must be protected. Earlier today, the Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, stated that the force is ready for Brexit. Have additional resources been provided to an Garda Síochána or will current...