Results 141-160 of 576 for garda speaker:Jerry Buttimer

Seanad: Business of Seanad (13 Jun 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I propose that the motion regarding the appointment of a member of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, shall not be taken today. I apologise. I sent an email to group leaders and Whips. There is a ministerial diary clash and the Dáil ran over time. The matter will be taken tomorrow afternoon. The postponement is due to a scheduling conflict with Dáil...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: I give a commitment on that. Senators Daly, Richmond and Feighan mentioned An Garda Síochána. It is important we support members of An Garda and front-line emergency workers, including those of the fire brigade and ambulance service, when it comes to stress. We can have a debate on that with the appropriate Minister. Senator Lawless raised the outcome of the referendum. I join...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...by Senators Daly and Humphreys regarding climate change, renewable energy and synthetic petrochemicals. In respect of Senator Richmond's point, we are very lucky given the quality of members of An Garda Síochána who serve us. To hear yesterday and this morning that seven members died by suicide is a worrying trend. and I hope the Department of Justice and Equality and Acting...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: Senator Feighan made an important contribution. Under the previous Government, the Garda Training College in Templemore was reopened. Garda recruitment is open to the public and the closing date is 6 June. I hope that people who are interested in An Garda Síochána will apply to become members. I am proud of the fact that the party that founded An Garda Síochána has...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...will not, as some people have argued, fold up their tent. Democracy in a republic is about all of us being able to have our views heard and voiced. Senators Craughwell and Gallagher raised the issue of An Garda Síochána and the GRA. It is important to recognise that the debate at the GRA conference is coming from a representative organisation, which has a right to have its...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...and so on. The Minister, Deputy Creed, will come to the House in a couple of weeks' time. Senator Byrne referred to a meeting today with Retail Excellence Ireland. She highlighted the lack of a Garda presence and welcomed the announcement in respect of Limerick today that there will be 36 gardaí trained in pedal power to tackle crime. She called for that to be replicated across...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: .... They have lost a loved one, an only daughter. It is mind-boggling. Senator Craughwell also mentioned the family of Mr. Hennessy. We should remember that family as well. I commend the gardaí for their tremendous work. I commend all the first responders who helped and those who gave assistance. We must always work to ensure our society and our streets are safe for all people....

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...all other public sector appointments. The Public Appointments Service is independent of Government but we certainly need to look at how we advertise senior posts. As with the appointment of a new Garda Commissioner, I hope that we can reach beyond our own shores if necessary. The position of director general of the HSE is a very important one and I am of the view that it should have...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...that gangland crime has no place in a civilised society and any threat to life, as described by both Senators, is to be condemned out of hand. It should not and is not being tolerated by An Garda Síochána. I remind Senator Ardagh, in particular, that this Government set up Operation Hybrid with the Garda in the context of the Kinahan-Hutch feud. There were increased resources...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...Commencement matter on the issue last week. The Minister came to the House to answer questions on it. It is important to put on record that between 2005 and 2013, we have 45 community-based CCTV schemes in operation. That involves 367 cameras to which the Garda has access. As the Minister said in his reply to Senator Conway last week, the Garda safety camera service commenced in May...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: .... Senator Nash raised the issue of the AGSI conference and its decision to form a union. As the House is aware, these issues arose in the past with regard to the Workplace Relations Commission. The Garda associations were given direct access to pay determination mechanisms which allowed them to participate in and engage on an equal basis with other public sector representative...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...loss of life last night. I congratulate and thank them for their profound bravery in responding immediately and swiftly to the fire at the Metro Hotel in Ballymun. I welcome the decision of the Garda Síochána to conduct an investigation into the events leading up to the fire. I do not want to pre-empt the report, but I certainly hope that if there are any findings, we will put...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...importance to people in Cork city. Senator Conway raised mass sporting events. I am open to correction but I understand there are regulations governing the licensing of events by the local authorities, working with An Garda Síochána and other agencies. The point made by the Senator in regard to Ennistymon is perhaps one that he could take up with the relevant authority in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...homes throughout the country. He is right that there is an issue with thugs and thieves coming on to people's property to steal fuel.There needs to be away around that to ensure people are protected. We cannot have a garda at every corner of every townland or other part of rural Ireland but the Senator is right. Perhaps the Department of Employment and Social Protection and others...

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...rightly said, it is about ensuring that we have the same age limit for external candidates and that they are not barred from being able to apply and be interviewed for the position. The next Garda Commissioner is pivotal in terms of the reform of An Garda Síochána. It is fair to say that the Garda has suffered in the eyes of the public for a variety of reasons but it is...

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: The point I am making is that I would have been very happy to have been a member of An Garda Síochána. The change to the 55 age limit for external candidates is welcome. I am wondering allowed now but the Pontiff, US President Trump, President Michael D. Higgins and, I understand, Senator Norris are over 70.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...? Will they be from inside or outside the jurisdiction? Will they have a set modus operandiand terms of reference stating who they may recruit? This is a wonderful opportunity to renew An Garda Síochána. I wish the Minister and the independent body well in doing the work that is now ahead of us. The Minister said in his speech that it will take four months or so. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ..., Deputy Catherine Byrne, were involved in drawing up the legislation and its passage. The tendering process was examined by an evaluation group comprising the HSE, HSE social inclusion, academic experts, the Garda, Dublin City Council and an external public health expert. Merchants Quay will also be appointing a community liaison worker with an external evaluation of this first pilot...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...three young sons. Drug abuse and misuse is something we must work collectively to eliminate from society. We have the national drug and alcohol strategy. The HSE, the Department of Health, An Garda Síochána and other cross-departmental and agency groups are working to ensure we have a strategy in place. Increased resources have been allocated. Senator Ardagh is also correct...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2018)

Jerry Buttimer: ...professional teachers, in addition to the knowledge of parents, that we influence and help shape minds. As Senator Ardagh rightly said, it is about ensuring our children are safe and are kept safe online. We must all address this issue and keep it to the forefront of everything we do. I also join with Senator Ardagh in congratulating An Garda Síochána for Operation Ketch on...