Results 21-27 of 27 for garda speaker:Tim Lombard

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (20 Sep 2018)

Tim Lombard: It depends on when the next election will be. I thank the Minister of State for his contribution. It is important that we keep this on the agenda and keep asking when the Garda station in Ballinspittle will be reopened. There is general concern that this has dragged on a bit. Could we put as much pressure as possible on the OPW so we can move ahead and reopen the station?

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2018)

Tim Lombard: I wish to acknowledge, as have many Members, the efforts made by communities in regard to the recent storm. Public services such as the Garda Síochána, Civil Defence and medical services did a fantastic job but in many ways communities rallied together to ensure older or younger people were safe, which must be acknowledged. I particularly acknowledge the farming community for...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2017)

Tim Lombard: I welcome the reported reopening of Ballinspittle Garda station in Cork this morning. This is a very important step. The station in Ballinspittle is one of a number that were closed in 2012 and 2013. In many ways, the reopening is about trying to tackle rural crime. Having Garda stations in villages such as Ballinspittle is very important. It is an extremely positive that the Minister,...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2017)

Tim Lombard: ...were independent audits regarding which projects got the go-ahead. The independent factor is very important and should be duly noted. One of the key issues I would like to raise here is in regard to Garda vetting and where we are going with that programme. I note from the newspapers that there are 721 teachers who have still not been vetted and that there is work ongoing towards a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Station Refurbishment (22 Feb 2017)

Tim Lombard: It is a pleasure to welcome the Minister to the Chamber. I wish to discuss the condition of the Timoleague Garda station. Timoleague is a lovely village in the heart of west Cork. It is a tourism area, but the indigenous population needs to be supported. A key factor in that is the services it receives, be they the post office, shops or the Garda station. A garda lives in the station....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Station Refurbishment (22 Feb 2017)

Tim Lombard: I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to come in again. I will be very brief. I thank the Minister for his response. The Government's investment in An Garda Síochána and related services is greatly welcomed. The Minister mentioned major developments in Macroom and Cavan, but we also need to look at smaller Garda stations. Garda stations in small towns and...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2016)

Tim Lombard: ...Irish Coast Guard service, an issue that has been raised previously. At the moment, there is legislation for three of the primary response agencies, the fire service, the ambulance service and the Garda, but there is no legislation for the Coast Guard service. It is only a footnote in the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport's agenda and is not treated directly as an emergency...