Results 61-66 of 66 for garda speaker:Lorraine Clifford-Lee

Seanad: Judicial Appointments and Threatened Industrial Action by An Garda Síochána: Statements (12 Oct 2016)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: I wish to share time with my colleague, Senator Robbie Gallagher. I thank the Minister for coming to the House to address these two important issues. The decision of An Garda Síochána to strike is not one that Fianna Fáil supports or agrees with. However, it shows that there is rampant demoralisation and anger within the force. We need a commitment from the Government that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: When will this be completely rolled out? Does Ms O'Sullivan feel that the training given to ordinary gardaí in ordinary Garda stations around the country is sufficient to deal with domestic violence?

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: ...through the House. We also support the Criminal Assets Bureau, CAB. The Proceeds of Crime Act was introduced and CAB was established 20 years ago to deal with the aftermath of the killing of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe and Veronica Guerin. We support the Special Criminal Court and the Minister's efforts but we call on her to allocate additional resources to tackle gangland crime. I...

Seanad: Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2016)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: ...area, with a full review of our programmes, community supports, medical supports and therapies available for drug addicts. On the criminal justice side we need to review the supports available to An Garda Síochána and other law enforcement officers of the State to combat the illegal drug trade. While we do not necessarily advocate the decriminalisation of drugs, Fianna...

Seanad: Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (23 Jun 2016)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: .... Clearly, there is a huge concern about these drugs and the effect they are having on individuals and communities. However, we, in Fianna Fáil, are very concerned about the cut in the number of gardaí who are working to prevent and investigate drug crime. Areas in Dublin saw a severe reduction in resources for dedicated drugs squads in recent years. The entire Cavan-Monaghan...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Lorraine Clifford Lee: ...in Orlando, we are reminded of the ever-present threat of international terrorism. Unfortunately, Ireland is not immune to this threat. It is, therefore, not appropriate to remove the powers from An Garda Síochána at this time when there is no evidence that these powers have been abused. Our police force needs to have the ability to act immediately in the face of terrorism. ...