Results 121-140 of 140 for garda speaker:Paul Donnelly

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

Paul Donnelly: ...of victims and survivors of crimes. Consider how we could prevent so much waste of human life in the criminal justice system. I also wish to raise the issue of community policing and community safety. In 2016, Garda Trevor Laffan, who had over 35 years of experience in community policing publicly stated: There were always gardai who became involved in sports clubs, called into primary...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (22 Apr 2021)

Paul Donnelly: ...who have been working day in, day out on the roll-out of the vaccine. I understand that the roll-out process is very difficult but I would like to refer to an email I got from a member of the Garda. She and her partner are members of An Garda Síochána who live in my constituency and they have worked consistently throughout the pandemic in a support role on the front lines....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (21 Apr 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 1473. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda divisions currently without a crime prevention officer. [20095/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (21 Apr 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 1474. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda districts within the Dublin region that have currently stopped in-person neighbourhood watch meetings. [20096/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (21 Apr 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 1475. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of incidents of theft of MPVs reported to An Garda Síochána in the Blanchardstown district in each of the years 2018, 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [20097/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (21 Apr 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 1476. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new cars and vans that were added to the Garda dog unit in 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form; and the number of vehicles withdrawn from the unit during same period. [20098/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda National Immigration Bureau (3 Mar 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 679. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to Garda National Immigration Bureau as of 23 February 2021. [11561/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (3 Mar 2021)

Paul Donnelly: 680. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda roads policing vans that came into the fleet in each of the years 2017 to 2020; and the number of roads policing vans withdrawn during this period. [11562/21]

Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Quadbikes and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (27 Jan 2021)

Paul Donnelly: ..., including those who ride these dangerous bikes in our communities, have been seriously injured and, tragically, some have lost their lives. The purpose of the Bill is to extend the powers of gardaí to seize and detain quad bikes and scramblers used unlawfully in public places, including public parks and green spaces. The Bill will establish an offence of driving a quad bike or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (2 Dec 2020)

Paul Donnelly: 130. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration has been given to the building of a new Garda station in Ongar, Dublin 15 given the increased population in the area. [40735/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (2 Dec 2020)

Paul Donnelly: 131. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the statistics relating to crime in the Ongar local electoral area, which is serviced by the K district Garda station. [40736/20]

Scrambler Motorbikes and Quad Bikes: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: ...Browne, which, to be honest, I take with a pinch of salt. The amendment tabled by the Minister, which I will go through, speaks volumes regarding where this Government is at. It states, "An Garda Síochána pursue appropriate policing strategies with due regard to the need to ensure that responses to the misuse of vehicles do not lead to increased and exacerbated public safety...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Nov 2020)

Paul Donnelly: ...Government there is a commitment to look at legislation relating to dog welfare. Over recent months there have been serious issues relating to Ashtown dog pound and disturbing news of an ongoing Garda investigation into the treatment of dogs brought to the pound. I am very aware of this matter from my time as a councillor and it was brought before us on many occasions. To be honest, I...

Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2020)

Paul Donnelly: ...in isolation. It did not happen because one section of the State or society suddenly decided to do these things. This was institutionalised from the State. This could not have been done without the Garda, the Judiciary or politicians. It could not have been done without all those institutions backing it up every step of the way. There were times when I spoke to those women and they...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 42 – Rural and Community Development, and the Islands (Further Revised) (14 Oct 2020)

Paul Donnelly: .... Volunteering was structured and organised fantastically through Fingal County Council. We overcame one issue, which always has puzzled me. I worked previously for Tusla, and in one year I was Garda vetted on five occasions. I was smiling in respect of the volunteer list. I wondered how we were going to get those people vetted, including some in our club who had been Garda vetted,...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 42 – Rural and Community Development, and the Islands (Further Revised) (14 Oct 2020)

Paul Donnelly: ...6.5 million has been allocated. It goes some way back to RAPID, because the north inner city is a very disadvantaged area. I read a recent report on Darndale, written by Jack Nolan, who is a retired assistant Garda Commissioner. It is a very similar situation to the north inner city where there have been serious issues with gangland murders. Darndale is close to my heart because I...

Community Safety and Fireworks: Motion [Private Members] (22 Sep 2020)

Paul Donnelly: ...led to an increase in the number of young people on the streets. They would usually have supports available to them, including schools, community services, Foróige, youth services and community gardaí. Those kinds of people would ordinarily have been around and engaging with young people but they have not been around as much recently. They are doing much of their work through...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Sep 2020)

Paul Donnelly: On the policing and community safety Bill, I welcome the plan to place a reciprocal obligation on public service bodies to co-operate with the Garda. As we know, preventing antisocial behaviour and the issue of community safety is very important for us all. Many of our areas are suffering, and issues such as fireworks, scramblers and continued antisocial behaviour, including drug dealing...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Jul 2020)

Paul Donnelly: On the same issue, there was also a tragic incident over the weekend in the constituency the Tánaiste and I represent. I have spoken with the Garda, the local authority and local people about it. I am not going to go into it because it is fresh in the mind. I worked for Tusla and the HSE for a number of years and on many occasions, I have seen young people and adults presenting...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Jul 2020)

Paul Donnelly: ...been in contact with me about quad bikes and scramblers. Unfortunately, when these bikes come out, parents take their children in and they cannot go out to play. I also raise the deep frustration of gardaí who tell me they feel hamstrung not only by the legislation but also by Garda instructions not to challenge these people when they are out and about. The British police forces...