Results 41-60 of 67 for garda speaker:Thomas Gould

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Welfare: My Lovely Horse Animal Rescue (27 Apr 2022)

Thomas Gould: I ask that we write to the Minister for Justice. There are no codes at present. The Garda has not yet been given the codes in order that, when cases go to court, the number of people being brought to court and the number of prosecutions can be recorded. We need the data if we are to ensure enforcement. I ask that that happens. I apologise that I have to leave because we are voting in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 Mar 2022)

Thomas Gould: 335. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí that graduated from Templemore five years ago and one year ago that are still employed by An Garda Síochána. [15537/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 Mar 2022)

Thomas Gould: 337. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a review has been conducted of the new Garda Operational Model. [15540/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Misuse of Drugs (22 Feb 2022)

Thomas Gould: 638. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the actions being undertaken by An Garda Síochána to tackle crystal methamphetamine. [9407/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (17 Feb 2022)

Thomas Gould: 108. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to increase Garda numbers in Cork given the recent attacks on women in the city and county. [8725/22]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2021)

Thomas Gould: ...his car because he was afraid to go into his apartment, for which he is paid up to date. This is the fear. I had to go into his room with him. Before I drove over to him, I advised him to phone the Garda but they said they do not react to verbal threats. However, if the threat comes to the door and if the landlord threatens him physically, they will come. That is the fear tenants are...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 Dec 2021)

Thomas Gould: ...and the Government's watch. A gentleman came to me last week. His landlord tried to put him out with 24 hours' notice, contrary to advice from Threshold. The RTB said it was wrong. He rang the Garda because he was worried that the landlord was going to come down and force him out. I actually drove out to his house to try to comfort the man because he was so nervous. Then his landlord...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Substance Misuse and its Impact on Communities: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Thomas Gould: ...around outside shops, post offices and facilities. I have spoken to Sinn Féin Deputies Paul Donnelly, Ward, Ellis and the Chairman of the committee about the issue of intimidation. I know the Garda has given a commitment, but have we seen a reduction in the numbers of these types of gangs involved in intimidation around shops, etc.? Sinn Féin Deputies have raised the matter...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (12 Oct 2021)

Thomas Gould: ..., I was part of a group that was set up a number of years ago whereby the local Traveller community, the local residents of Ballyvolane, local councillors and officials, the HSE and the community garda used to come together. It was a great initiative because the Traveller community had its say, as did the local community. We were starting to work things out while working together....

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (12 Oct 2021)

Thomas Gould: ..., I was part of a group that was set up a number of years ago whereby the local Traveller community, the local residents of Ballyvolane, local councillors and officials, the HSE and the community garda used to come together. It was a great initiative because the Traveller community had its say, as did the local community. We were starting to work things out while working together....

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

Thomas Gould: We are supporting this Bill but we may bring amendments later on. A new Garda unit was set up in Cork city and as a result there was a 13% increase in drug seizures for sale and supply, as well as success in tackling knife crime and knife seizures. This is only the tip of the iceberg but it goes to show what can be accomplished when resources, like a sergeant and eight gardaí are put...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Jul 2021)

Thomas Gould: 1333. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in Cork city by Garda division and rank and role in July 2019, July 2020 and July 2021, in tabular form. [39169/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Defibrillators Provision (22 Jun 2021)

Thomas Gould: 505. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the breakdown of funding available for Garda stations to install defibrillators in the Cork north central area in 2021. [33339/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Seized Property (17 Jun 2021)

Thomas Gould: 386. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if it is possible to reclaim a relative’s War of Independence firearm if it was surrendered to An Garda Síochána in the 1970s. [32572/21]

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Apr 2021)

Thomas Gould: In 2020, there were 36 community gardaí in Cork, which is nine fewer than the previous April. In recent weeks a number of communities in my constituency of Cork North-Central have come under attack. People, children, families and cars have been violently attacked, resulting in some families walking out, locking the doors of their homes and leaving because they felt so intimidated and...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (31 Mar 2021)

Thomas Gould: ..., people look for leadership and hope. I refer to the last-minute announcement about the change in the vaccine roll-out. I am dealing with carers, teachers, child support workers, members of the Garda and bus drivers. A man told me on the train from Cork yesterday that one of the workers in Iarnród Éireann had died of Covid-19 and asked me where the roll-out was for them. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Thomas Gould: 1519. To ask the Minister for Health if travelling to visit a spouse in another country is considered essential travel and exempt from possible Garda fines. [14532/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (24 Feb 2021)

Thomas Gould: 734. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the An Garda Síochána Operation Cribbage; and the current status of this operation. [10106/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (10 Dec 2020)

Thomas Gould: ...for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to funding the establishment of a pilot antisocial behaviour taskforce in Cork city bringing together relevant stakeholders for example, An Garda Síochána, fire authorities and Tusla weekly to identify antisocial behaviour hotspots and divert persons. [42355/20]

Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Dec 2020)

Thomas Gould: ...of the most vulnerable in society. The LGBTI community and victims of domestic violence should not be lumped together. These are separate groups in need of separate funds, particularly at a time when the Garda has informed us domestic violence is on the increase. I know this from attending the policing committees in Cork. The budgetary measure is an insult to both groups, despite...