Results 21-40 of 565 for garda speaker:Paddy Burke

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Paddy Burke: ...was likewise discriminated against because he is the only officeholder who is not invited to be seated in the ard chomhairle in Croke Park on all-Ireland final day, along with all the Ministers, Ministers of State, Garda and Army officials. All the other arms of State are represented there on these occasions but not the Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann. This Bill and the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Driver Licence Applications (14 Jul 2016)

Paddy Burke: ...McGuinness from Culdaff, Inishowen, County Donegal.We have had discussions and debate on the closure of post offices. I know the Minister has championed the cause for the retention of local Garda stations, in particular his local Garda station in Stepaside. I am sure the issue of the local post office is close to the Minister's heart as well. We have seen a number of post offices...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Paddy Burke: ...Mooney has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform on the levels of pay applicable to teachers, nurses and members of the Garda Síochána be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (10 Dec 2015)

Paddy Burke: .... I have also received notice from Senator Marc MacSharry of the following matter:The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works to outline why Easkey Garda station in County Sligo is to be auctioned next week instead of being provided to the community in the area as has been the practice elsewhere. I have also received notice from Senator Katherine...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (3 Nov 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...D'Arcy of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the measures taken to increase security in the north Louth area in the aftermath of the foul murder of Garda Tony Golden and if she will support the call by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for the establishment of a new cross-Border task force to tackle organised crime in the area and...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...for the close-knit Traveller community to which they belong. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of them and with those who survived the fire but are being treated in hospital. The murder of Garda Tony Golden in Omeath underlines the dangers members of An Garda Síochána face on a daily basis as they protect our communities. I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to Garda...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...amendment to the Order of Business, "That, under Standing Order 56, the Attorney General be invited to attend the House and answer questions on the events that led to the resignation of the former Garda Commissioner, Mr. Martin Callinan." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Apr 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...from Senator Jim D'Arcy of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to clarify the position in relation to staffing levels and operational procedures in Blackrock Garda station, Blackrock, County Louth, in view of community concerns in relation to a possible reduction in staff numbers.I have also received notice from Senator Martin Conway of the following...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (5 Feb 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...review.I have also received notice from Senator Diarmuid Wilson of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the position with regard to the provision of a new Garda headquarters in Bailieborough, County Cavan.I have also received notice from Senator Colm Burke of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to clarify the...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...with the Minister for Justice and Equality on the circumstances that have emerged since the terms of reference for the commission of investigation regarding the Cavan-Monaghan division of the Garda Síochána were adopted by the Seanad be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (4 Feb 2015)

Paddy Burke: ...arrangements to ensure that no conflict of interest arises in respect of members of the independent panel appointed to examine a number of cases involving allegations of misconduct by members of An Garda Síochána, including the case of the killing of an individual (details supplied).I have also received notice from Senator Colm Burke of the following matter:The need for the...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2014)

Paddy Burke: The Senator's comment is not fair to the Garda Commissioner's reputation. She is not here to defend herself.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Nov 2014)

Paddy Burke: ...need for the Minister for Justice and Equality (i) to meet representatives of the sports coalition to discuss the review of legislation dealing with firearms and (ii) to comment on allegations that Garda inspectors in some parts of the country are denying licence applications under section F of the Garda Commissioner's guidelines. I have also received notice from Senator Lorraine Higgins...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2014)

Paddy Burke: We are not discussing this issue. The Leader of the House said yesterday that it had been referred to the Garda.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (2 Oct 2014)

Paddy Burke: ...following matter: The need for the Minister of State at the Department of Finance with responsibility for the Office of Public Works to outline the cost of maintaining and insuring recently closed Garda stations and to state whether he has considered giving preference to community and voluntary groups to use these buildings for community use, in particular, the temporary use of the former...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)

Paddy Burke: That is an operational matter for the Garda Síochána.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (9 Jul 2014)

Paddy Burke: ...Senator Martin Conway of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to consider a nationwide expansion of the small areas policing programme currently operated by An Garda Síochána in Dublin.I have also received notice from Senator Mary Ann O'Brien of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline all the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (8 Jul 2014)

Paddy Burke: ...Senator Martin Conway of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to consider a nationwide expansion of the small areas policing programme currently operated by An Garda Síochána in Dublin.I have also received notice from Senator Fidelma Healy Eames of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to include Rwanda in...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (10 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: ...sent by registered post to offenders. I have also received notice from Senator Martin Conway of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to allow members of the Garda Reserve who have a minimum of two years service and who wish to become members of An Garda Síochána to proceed to interview level as a matter of course.I have also received notice...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (4 Jun 2014)

Paddy Burke: ...Martin Conway that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to allow members of the Garda Reserve who have a minimum of two years’ service and who wish to become members of An Garda Síochána to proceed to interview level as a matter of course.I have also received...