Results 41-44 of 44 for garda speaker:Mary Fitzpatrick

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2020)

Mary Fitzpatrick: ...or sexual violence in her lifetime, quite frequently from an intimate partner. In the Covid-19 pandemic domestic violence has increased dramatically. In my constituency of Dublin Central, the Garda has reported a 100% increase in the number of reports of domestic violence, and that is just the domestic violence that is being reported. In our Ireland of today, violence against girls,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Fitzpatrick: ..., in beautiful parks such as Tolka Valley Park and to sports pitches. Of critical importance is the fact that the proposed Private Members' Bill will amend the Road Traffic Act to the effect that the Garda will have the power to enforce the law and prosecute people if there is not registration or insurance on the bikes and it will also have the power to seize them. This House should...

Seanad: Electoral (Civil Society Freedom)(Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (22 Oct 2020)

Mary Fitzpatrick: ...be addressed. That is blindingly obvious. Both the Senators spoke about the volunteer effort and how much we rely on it in Ireland, which we do. I am a voluntary director of a youth service, a Garda youth diversion programme, a family resource centre and a community policing forum. I got involved in all those groups on a voluntary basis for the same reasons as the people and groups...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2020)

Mary Fitzpatrick: ...it is taking place right across the city and, I am sure, in other residential areas around the country. The fireworks are illegal. It is illegal to purchase them, sell them or set them off. The Garda can respond to illegal activity, but that is all it can do - respond. Fireworks are not only illegal but also really dangerous. They are mini-explosives, they are missiles and they can...