Results 61-80 of 120 for garda speaker:Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Jul 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 51. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when Leighlinbridge Garda station will reopen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35671/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...seen that the census data has been collected and reviewed this year. The population has increased, towns have grown bigger and our communities have expanded. I want to ask the Minister about An Garda Síochána numbers. Over the weekend, I met with residents in Tullow, County Carlow, who told me previously they had three sergeants and 21 gardaí. Now, there is now only one...

LGBTQI+ and Equality: Statements (23 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...nature and require a whole-of-government approach to devising appropriate solutions. I welcome the National LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy 2019-2022, which contains a number of actions by An Garda Síochána to deepen awareness among its front-line officers to better the LGBTQI+ needs, which involves victims of hate crimes and the needs of the community in general. That is so...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (24 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 7. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the way she is resourcing An Garda Síochána to tackle violence against women; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25988/22]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ukrainian Crisis: Discussion (17 May 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...through the Covid pandemic the HSE, the local authorities, the social inclusion and community activation programme, Carlow County Development Partnership and all the various groups, such as the Garda and so on, come together. How has that impacted on the Red Cross's work? I can only compliment it on the work it has done. This has not been easy. It has been almost a tsunami for the Red...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (29 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 568. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a contract for works on Leighlinbridge Garda station has been awarded by the Office of Public Works; if a date for when the rural station in County Carlow will be reopened is available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11270/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (8 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. It is great to welcome the recruitment of 800 gardaí and staff members. The Minister of State said 97 community gardaí were assigned to the Kilkenny–Carlow division but did not actually tell me how many gardaí are in Carlow. Although Carlow is smaller than Kilkenny, I am a Deputy for Carlow-Kilkenny and believe it is important that I get...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (8 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Now that Covid restrictions have eased, I have been happy to meet with groups around County Carlow. An issue that has come up often is the lack of gardaí in communities. I want to discuss with the Minister the number of community gardaí in Carlow and Kilkenny because there certainly are concerns that there are not enough of them. I have written to the Garda Commissioner to ask...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...'s pensions levy. Many of these pensioners are not in receipt of the State pension and should not be asked to contribute to something to which they are not entitled. I had a very upset former garda in my office this week who said he could end up having to pay €64 per month on his reduced pension if this were to happen. More than 350,000 pensioners could be hit with this. It is...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (27 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...; (8) Deputy Louise O'Reilly - to discuss the need to renovate and utilise derelict houses owned by the HSE in Portrane, County Dublin; (9) Deputy Neale Richmond - to discuss the need for body cameras for An Garda Síochána; (10) Deputy Chris Andrews - to discuss the breakdown of the allocation of €80 million announced in funding for Irish sporting organisations; (11)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Jan 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 474. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if Garda recruitment is taking place in January 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2926/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (25 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 133. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans for the expansion of Garda CCTV in County Carlow in order to deter criminal activity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58038/21]

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...will happen. I see some good things and people in my area use e-scooters. If we do not find a balance regarding footpaths and speed, and how this is dealt with and policed, whether through the Garda or other agencies, that will be an issue. I ask the Minister to address my concerns. I look forward to hearing from him.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (16 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 86. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a contract for works on Leighlinbridge Garda station has been initiated; the date when the rural station in County Carlow will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55826/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence (21 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome the overall funding of more than €30 million to help tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, including an extra €1 million to improve An Garda Síochána divisional protective service units. The DPSUs are now in every Garda division and deliver a consistent and professional approach to the investigation of sexual crime, child abuse and domestic...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence (21 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: .... I ask the Minister to address that issue. I refer to the provision of a women's refuge for Carlow. It is an issue about which I am really passionate. I have been constantly calling for extra gardaí for Carlow Garda station because we need them. Carlow Women's Aid, which is a great organisation, is looking for staff. We have great initiatives and services in Carlow but we...

The National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety: Statements (6 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...and measures that can be extended to divert young offenders away from the criminal justice system beyond the age of 18. Our most recent census recorded almost 500,000 youths aged from 12 to 17. Garda figures revealed that approximately 3% of them will commit an offence annually. We must help those young people to avoid that fate. Early intervention and holistic wraparound policies may...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (23 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 212. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when Leighlinbridge Garda station will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36766/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Participation of People with Disabilities in Political, Cultural, Community and Public Life: Discussion (23 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...booths were a big issue during the elections, especially for people who were visually impaired. We must make sure that we address the matter. Another issue I am working on is the fact that Carlow Garda station is not wheelchair accessible. These are things that should not be allowed to happen. We on this committee should not allow that to happen. These are the areas on which we need...

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

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 5 o’clock A new Garda operational model is one of the key projects being advanced under A Policing Service for our Future, the implementation plan for the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. It is also a priority in the programme for Government. We all support having a small number of division and regions. People in rural Ireland want An Garda...