Results 21-31 of 31 for garda speaker:Malcolm Byrne

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: ...with the purpose outlined by Senator McDowell. That was never the intention of the GDPR, which was very much designed so that data would only be used for a specific purpose. In this purpose, the Garda is not looking for Graham Dwyer's data to find out where he ordered takeaways or anything. It is seeking to establish whether he was engaged in a crime. This is a very serious issue and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: ...taking place now than there was at the time of the Good Friday Agreement and beforehand. It is important. February will mark the centenary of the founding of the Civic Guard which became the Garda Síochána. I hope the House will mark the centenary of the Garda and acknowledge the contribution of the force over the past 100 years, in particular, to remember those who made the...

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

Malcolm Byrne: ...of the murder of Paul Quinn, who was beaten to death in County Monaghan by a provisional IRA gang. His parents, Breege and Stephen, have long sought justice for their son, an innocent man. The Garda have said that they now have fresh information. Could we, through this House, appeal that anybody with information about this savage killing would come forward to give some level of peace to...

Seanad: Interim Report of the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Motion (30 Sep 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: ...going to look at attracting many more tourists through Rosslare, hopefully from next year. One issue of concern is that that has obviously required additional staffing in Rosslare. An issue for the Garda is that the Wexford division is required to provide the staffing in Rosslare. Given the added importance of Rosslare, the fact we are going to have phytosanitary inspections and so on,...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Jul 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: ...to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter and the company failed to take action, how would she like to see an individual complaints mechanism work? Ms O'Sullivan has spoken about her experience with the Garda. What additional training and resources does she believe gardaí need to have in these circumstances?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: ...I wish all the candidates the best. It takes courage to stand in a by-election. I have a little bit of knowledge of that. Well done to anyone who puts his or her name on a ballot paper. I also commend the Garda and request that a letter of thanks goes to Sergeant Hugh Shovlin and his colleagues at Donnybrook Garda station for the abuse they had to suffer at the count. Unfortunately, we...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Culture Policy (7 May 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: ...live play by the Coolgreany drama group last summer. St. Michael's Theatre in New Ross also moved many of its performances outdoors. During the period of the most intense recent lockdown when the Garda performed "Jerusalema", which brought a smile to all our faces, communities all around the country also did their own versions. This shows the importance of live performance. Last summer...

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid – Matters on the Business of the Seanad (22 Feb 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: ...digital banking. We are looking at the audit of the algorithm for the leaving certificate. The Commission on the Defence Forces is dealing increasingly with questions around cybersecurity. The Garda is dealing with cybercrime. The pandemic has led to more interest in remote working. Online shopping will change the fabric of retail. We are going to have to deal with many more of these...

Seanad: Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (26 Jan 2021)

Malcolm Byrne: ...action against some of those who continue to break the 5 km rule and do not travel for reasons of work, study or emergency, including some anti-vaccine protesters. I have a lot of time for gardaí and the difficulties they have faced. It is important that the House acknowledge Garda Alan Leblique who had to stand up to some of those protesters. It is important that we note his very...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: Second Stage (17 Nov 2020)

Malcolm Byrne: ...Government towards ethnic minorities and particularly the LGBT minorities, that we need to continue to be a beacon of light in Europe in tackling homophobia. I also want to pay tribute to the Garda Síochána in respect of its work in this area. As an organisation, it has adapted and transformed how it operates. With regard to people from various ethnic backgrounds and those who...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Malcolm Byrne: ...need to have the possibility of the sanction of imprisonment by the courts because some people do not care about fines. The thugs we would have seen in the city centre in recent days abusing members of the Garda Síochána will not care about fines and the option of having to imprison them is essential. It is also essential to continue to have the confidence of the overwhelming...