Results 61-80 of 252 for garda speaker:Pa Daly

European Parliament Directive on Victims of Crime: Motion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2023)

Pa Daly: ...and prosecuted. There is also wider work to be done in reducing the number of sexual crimes, through public education campaigns on consent and victims' rights. This involves the HSE, An Garda Síochána and others, including central government. A review was conducted by Tom O'Malley on the protection of vulnerable witnesses in the investigation and prosecution of these types of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

Pa Daly: ...the frustration from all four of the groupings present. Both the AGSI and the GRA mentioned the increased pressures from far-right groups. I note what they said in relation to other issues, such as the Garda band, which we, in Tralee, would know well, and what they said in relation to travel and courthouses. It is all the more reason to improve and refurbish existing courthouses around...

Final Report of the Independent Scoping Exercise into the Circumstances surrounding the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell: Statements (17 Oct 2023)

Pa Daly: ...and there were clearly failings that meant the appeal was not heard. In fact, he received two prison sentences which he never served. There were also failings in respect of the conduct of the Garda and questions about its relationship with Mr. Gridziuska. I heard the Minister say that the Garda co-operated with the scoping exercise but questions over that relationship have not been...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2023)

Pa Daly: ...of the budget, we are playing catch-up. The Government's measures are unlikely to forestall a crisis in many areas of the justice system. Recently I received a communication from a member of An Garda Síochána in Dublin. He told me there was nobody available to take the Áras overtime in one particular station, or the Cabra overtime, so regular gardaí from...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (11 Oct 2023)

Pa Daly: .... I acknowledge what the Minister has said, but when will the court presenting changes be implemented? Will there be extra staff in State solicitors' offices to perform these duties? When will gardaí be taken from juries? There are a lot of other ongoing duties currently undertaken by gardaí, and it is fair to say that reforms have been very slow since the report was...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (11 Oct 2023)

Pa Daly: ...will be increased, which we called for. I also acknowledge that many civilian staff have been hired but the Department previously stated that, for every one civilian staff member hired, one garda could be deployed back to front-line duties. That has not happened. I know there has been some movement in relation to immigration but there is much more that can be done and there are many...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (11 Oct 2023)

Pa Daly: 1. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the Garda Reserve regulations will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43775/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (11 Oct 2023)

Pa Daly: When will the Garda Reserve regulations be published, and will the Minister make a statement in that regard?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (11 Oct 2023)

Pa Daly: During the summer, when we met with some senior gardaí and there was a big issue with presence of gardaí, not only on the streets of Dublin but around the country, one of the issues the senior gardaí brought up was the absence of these regulations. It is good to hear they will meet this week, but I ask the Minister to push ahead with the regulations as quickly as she possibly...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (11 Oct 2023)

Pa Daly: I have just one question. How come this took so long? This issue was being flagged much earlier in the year. The Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland said the Garda Reserve is a cost-effective way to provide surge capacity for policing special events and can provide policing experience for those who may be interested in joining the force but may be undecided or wary about it....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Oct 2023)

Pa Daly: 369. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for a breakdown of the costs of all inquiries established under Section 42 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) for the years 2010-2023, in tabular form. [43971/23]

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (4 Oct 2023)

Pa Daly: ..., often relating to historic abuse going back decades, is one part of upholding the rights of victims. An investigation in 2020 revealed that with regard to a range of institutions, including the Garda, social services, the legal system, youth services, the political system and mental health services, survivors feel let down. Access to therapeutic supports for adults and children...

An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (4 Oct 2023)

Pa Daly: .... This is a timely motion. Sinn Féin representatives have raised matter in here repeatedly over the last year. I welcome the Minster's commitment to community policing and her comments on that. The community gardaí cannot be underestimated. The work they do in giving a sense of security in the community, particularly for older people when they see them around, is very...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Irish Prison Service Bill and of the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Bill: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

Pa Daly: ...any difficulty in that regard? Overall, are there concerns about any additional delays or administrative burden being put onto the system? I should add I welcome head 45 in respect of advice given in Garda stations. I have found that to be quite bureaucratic over the years.

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Second Stage (28 Sep 2023)

Pa Daly: ...solicitors. The shadow report also cites the importance of trauma-informed training for service staff. As part of a whole-of-government approach, we would see this training extended into the likes of An Garda Síochána and the Courts Service. Progress has certainly been made within An Garda Síochána and we hope that, in the ongoing negotiations on the rosters, the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: An Garda Síochána (20 Sep 2023)

Pa Daly: 685. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current average allocation of unused annual leave for all members of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39888/23]

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Pa Daly: This is an ask, I think, from the unions and it bears well regarding the engagements relating to another section related to Garda staff and perhaps also to Prison Service staff, which I flagged earlier and which may very well become an issue. I support the amendment.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Pa Daly: I move amendment No. 45: In page 173, lines 27 and 28, to delete “, having consulted with the Garda Commissioner”. The legislation as currently drafted provides that "The Police Ombudsman shall, on receipt of a notification [...] having consulted with the Garda Commissioner [...] decide to take any one or more of" a number of listed actions. This seems to impose an...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2023)

Pa Daly: Obviously, we do not want to prevent the police ombudsman having a consultation with the Garda Commissioner if he or she wishes to do so but, in order to preserve the office's independence, we do not feel there should be any such obligation. From my reading of it, it seems there is an obligation. That is why we will be pressing the amendment.