Results 61-80 of 104 for garda speaker:Robbie Gallagher

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: ...has now arisen about the legality of the public space some pubs and restaurants are using to serve alcohol in some instances. There is a question mark over whether that is legal or not. The Garda, or maybe more accurately, the law of the land, would seem to state that unless a licence has been obtained from the courts to serve alcohol for consumption in a given public space area, the...

Seanad: EU Regulations (Europol): Motion (26 Apr 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: .... Since Europol was first established in 1991 as a central European investigation office in the fight against drugs, organised crime and corruption, it has done serious work on behalf of the citizens of Europe. The Garda can be very proud of the role it has played in that too. It is desirable that Ireland opts into this new protocol now so that we can have our say in shaping the final...

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

Robbie Gallagher: ...we should not be looking at areas where we can improve on things. One of the areas where we need improvement is in North-South co-operation. The common enemy here is Covid-19. A member of An Garda Síochána doing a checkpoint in Emyvale, or indeed in Lifford, should have the power to deal with whomever is not adhering to the restrictions. The same should apply to a PSNI...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (1 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: ...to the House to discuss this important legislation. I listened attentively to his contribution. I welcome that increased financial and personnel resources will be made available to beef up the Garda Síochána's specialised unit and address an ongoing problem. We in Fianna Fáil are delighted to support this legislation, which further strengthens our protections against...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2020)

Robbie Gallagher: This week marks the 37th anniversary of the murders of trainee garda Gary Sheehan and Private Patrick Kelly. They were both killed by the Provisional IRA in Derrada Woods in County Leitrim in 1983 while trying to rescue the businessman Mr. Don Tidey. There was no justification for the murder of these two young innocent men or, indeed, for the kidnapping of Mr. Don Tidey. Their families...

Seanad: Deportation Moratorium (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (9 Dec 2020)

Robbie Gallagher: ...” and substitute the following: “Seanad Éireann declines to give the Bill a second reading in view of the fact that: Seanad Éireann: - recognises that both the Department of Justice and the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) are taking a pragmatic approach to Deportation Orders in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic; - notes that the Minister for...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motion (6 Nov 2020)

Robbie Gallagher: ...the House. I, on behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, will be supporting the extension of the sunset clause up until 9 June, with the current one due to expire on 9 November. This allows us to give gardaí additional powers to enter public houses, and private houses for that matter, regarding incidents of law-breaking. It is not often we introduce legislation in this House where we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Engagement with the Minister for Justice (6 Oct 2020)

Robbie Gallagher: ...along the Border certainly hope it happens because this will make for profound changes in everyday life for those of us who live there. The Minister mentioned the evolving co-operation between the Garda and the PSNI, which has improved with the passing of time and is extremely welcome. It is a vital component of policing along the Border because there is a level of crime committed by...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Sep 2020)

Robbie Gallagher: ...from the Department.I respectfully ask that this would be fast-tracked as soon as possible because work will have to be done between now and 21 September. It is also important to acknowledge the role the Garda has played during this pandemic over the past six months. From what I witnessed and from speaking to people, both gardaí and members of the public, it has been an opportunity...

Seanad: Inquiry into the Death of Shane O'Farrell: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: ...functioning properly, the driver would not have been at liberty on the day he drove that car and was involved in that hit-and-run. The family, naturally, are devastated by their tragic loss. A Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, investigation commenced in early 2012. It was, I am disappointed to say, a total failure. It dragged on for over seven years and left the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: I second Senator Murnane O'Connor's proposed amendment. I agree with the sentiments she expressed regarding Garda resources. I attended a meeting of the Monaghan joint policing committee last weekend at which the chief superintendent outlined his concerns about the lack of resources with which he had to work. I believe he stated that, by the end of the year, he would be down to eight...

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: ...allowed to carry on in County Cavan; - the fear that exists in communities in border counties as a result of increased criminal activity; - the unprecedented increase in the requirement to deploy armed Gardaí to different communities that would never previously have had a need for armed Gardaí; - the absence of any garda stations in large areas of rural communities and the...

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: ...organisation a disservice.When it comes to this plan, the proof of the pudding will be in the eating. The jury is very much out in that regard. The Minister noted in his contribution that the Garda Commissioner will now brief joint policing committees, JPCs, on the plan. It would have been a good idea if he had visited all the JPCs before he announced his plan. I can only listen to the...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (9 Jul 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: ...they had been seeking. As the previous speaker stated, we need some kind of pay body or commission to examine the pay and terms and conditions of the Defence Forces. That is the way forward. The Garda had a similar body of work done in respect of its members' pay and conditions and it is fair to say that the majority of members of that organisation were happy with the outcome of that...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Jun 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: ...this debate. The purpose of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2019 is to achieve one simple goal, namely, ensuring that sufficient measures are in place to protect our nurses, gardaí, firefighters, accident and emergency personnel, ambulance personnel and Army personnel who, on a daily basis, put their lives at risk in doing their work. We live in a civilised...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Traveller Education: Discussion (26 Mar 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: ...also are. What came across in his presentation was his determination to succeed. He is an inspiration to all young people throughout the country and I wish him well. He stated he wants to be a garda and that he wants to end up in Leinster House. I was a member of An Garda Síochána and I am now a Member of the Oireachtas. It can be done, therefore, and I have no doubt that he...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (27 Feb 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: ...course of his or her duty. It includes assaults on medical staff. In the ten years between 2008 and 2018 there were 7,500 reported assaults on nurses. There were 1,267 assaults on members of An Garda Síochána in the four years between 2012 and 2016. The legislation also seeks to extends the provisions to fire service personnel and paramedics. It is time we made a statement...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Insurance Costs (13 Feb 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: ...for people than to see people setting out purposefully with a fraudulent claim, the result of which will be that people will pay more for their insurance premiums. We need a dedicated insurance fraud unit headed by the Garda to investigate people involved in such activities. Yes, some work has been done, but clearly a lot more needs to be done. I would like to see Government tackle this...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Closed-Circuit Television Systems Provision (4 Dec 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: ...in that regard. The Minister will agree that CCTV is an invaluable tool in the context of deterring people from engaging in crime or public disorder. In addition, CCTV can greatly assist the Garda in respect of public order issues or crimes during the investigation process and for the purpose of identifying those involved. Most importantly, CCTV gives comfort and security to communities...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I raise the plight of a substantial number of Garda recruits who have been badly inconvenienced and left out of pocket because of the last-minute decisions of Garda management. Thankfully, 200 new Garda recruits have just completed their training. They had been posted to different stations throughout the country. I understand nine were due to go to the Cavan-Monaghan division, four to...