Results 81-100 of 576 for garda speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...and the joint policing committees which I believe can be revamped and rethought to accommodate some of the things Senator Ó Ríordáin has spoken about and giving meaningful roles to people along with An Garda Síochána rather than just going through the usual reports from city manager to county manager to the garda crime figures. I ask that the Minister examine this...

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...or €725 million per month is the promised spend by those opposite. They bankrupted this country once and I assure them that we will not let them bankrupt it again. I welcome the specialisation of An Garda Síochána in many cities and areas around the issues of sexual and domestic violence, crime, drugs and criminality. Creating specialised units to tackle crime is the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...she made a fine contribution at an event this morning. As she stated, we have done a job of legislative work. We have allowed for the reporting of old cases, we have become more aware as a society and the Garda has brought forward different elements of support. We have a way to go regarding the recommendations and the level of ongoing need. I would be happy to have a debate on the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: .... I am not saying that it is not happening but it is important there is commonality of approach. Again, I would have the Minister come to the House to discuss that. Senator Lombard spoke of the new Garda policing model being unfurled today and announced by the Garda Commissioner. The Senator referred to the amalgamation of the west and north Cork Garda divisions, which does not make...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: The Garda Commissioner is entitled to his view, and I have no difficulty with him having his view. The point I make - again - is that the Minister for Health is committed to bringing forward, and has said he will bring forward, legislation regarding safe zones around maternity hospitals. I happen to believe that he is right. The Garda Commissioner can have his view, and if he wants to...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...in keeping the age profile open. I also concur with the Chairman that it is important for the line committee to examine this issue and come back to us on it. The upper age limit for joining the Garda and the Reserve Defence Force is 35 years. It is more an issue of health, fitness and well-being, rather than age which should not be a barrier. As we got rid of the height requirement for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the provocation he has endured with his fellow directors in recent years. The perpetrators of these crimes are of a community and they are known. People have a duty to come forward and assist An Garda Síochána. In due course, I will accede to Senator O'Reilly's request to have the Minister come to the House regarding the matter. Senator Gallagher raised the issue of home care...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I join Senator Norris in congratulating all those involved in Dublin Pride last weekend. Unfortunately, I could not attend, but was it not wonderful to see members of An Garda Síochána, the PSNI and Civil Service and public service unions marching? I pay tribute to Inspector Paul Franey of An Garda Síochána.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: He has long been an advocate of, and champion for, equality within An Garda Síochána that has sometimes been a very lonely place for him and other members of G Force.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...the issues of safety, illegal parking in bus and cycle lanes, and the illegal use of cycle lanes, which need to be teased out further. The local authorities need to work with the National Transport Authority, NTA, and An Garda Síochána to deal with the matter.We have evolved in terms of cycling in our cities and urban areas. I hope we can see some crossover and joined-up...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...protected. None of us condones or supports any attack on women, particularly in the case of sex workers who are violently attacked. If people understand anything, they should report these crimes to An Garda Síochána as a matter of urgency. The legislation also tackles trafficking. It is also about ensuring that there is accountability. None of us wants to go back to the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: .... Senator Bacik raised the issue of Majella Moynihan. I join with all Members in saying that what happened to her was wrong. The story is about Majella Moynihan and how she was treated badly. I thank the Garda Commissioner and the Minister for Justice and Equality for the way in which they reached out and their speedy apologies to her. The case was of a different time. Perhaps we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: .... It is not about having plastic bags. It is about getting the mind right regarding litter. We all share the Senator's concern about the stabbing on O'Connell Street this morning. Government has reopened Garda stations. We have increased investment in An Garda Síochána. As Senator Norris may have seen from the latest report by the Garda Commissioner in the allocation of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Ardagh in remembering and paying tribute to the families of the late David Hearne and John McCallion, who passed away tragically over the weekend. As the Cathaoirleach and Senator Ardagh said, Garda Hearne was involved in the National Bravery Awards. We sympathise most sincerely with the families of both members of An Garda Síochána.Ar dheis láimh Dé go raibh a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: I am. Senator Bacik asked for a debate on the issues around the report on the reform of the Garda Síochána and I am happy for the Minister to come to the House on that. We all join in congratulating the Irish Family Planning Association on 50 years of service and thank it for its work.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: As I was going to say, and I thank my colleague and friend, Senator Horkan, for his help, it was raised on the Order of Business by a number of Senators last week. The PSNI and the Garda Síochána are working very hard to try to ensure the criminals are apprehended. This is not a victimless crime. It has a profound impact on the quality of life of people living on both sides of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...get into a particular row with Senator Gallagher, it is a bit rich of him to criticise the Government when his party decimated rural areas. He can do it if he wants, and he can say it again. Fianna Fáil closed Garda stations. It closed the Garda College in Templemore. It cut recruitment.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Apr 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: Our Government has reopened the Garda College in Templemore and has reopened Garda stations.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...commend Dearbhail McDonald on her bravery, courage and honesty in speaking on the issue. I would be happy for the Minister to come to the House to debate the matter post the break.On the issue of Garda resources, this Government reopened Templemore and increased resources to the Garda. Unfortunately, or fortunately if one prefers, the operational matter of the allocation of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2019)

Jerry Buttimer: ...St. Patrick's Day. Gangland crime is a major source of worry to all Members and all communities. Senator Ardagh failed to recognise that this Government and the previous one reopened Templemore, the Garda training college and €1.8 billion has been given to An Garda Síochána to combat gangland crime and to look at ways to deter the criminal and the thug from continuing on...