Results 21-24 of 24 for garda speaker:Vincent P Martin

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

Vincent P Martin: ...of collusion in the killing of those two RUC officers, Judge Smithwick concluded, on the balance of probabilities, that collusion did occur involving an unidentified member or members of An Garda Síochána. The then Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade said that he was "appalled and saddened at the finding" and that it was "a matter of great public concern"....

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Military Service at Jadotville in 1961: Statements (11 Nov 2020)

Vincent P Martin: ...the valiant defence of Jadotville in September 1961. I am sure my colleagues in the House will also join me in thanking them but also the thousands of members of the Defence Forces and the Garda Síochána who have served this country and the United Nations with honour since 1958. During this debate, I think especially of those Defence Force personnel and their Garda colleagues,...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motion (6 Nov 2020)

Vincent P Martin: I do not wish to repeat the points that have already been made but a central acknowledgement is that An Garda Síochána has not issued, as has been said by the Minister of State, any closure or compliance order. On one level this vindicates the legislators who supported this two months ago and on another level we can say the Members of this House and the Lower House who opposed it,...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Sep 2020)

Vincent P Martin: ...of the intention behind the Act and that powers will only be invoked on the basis of enforcement as a last resort. However, they will soon be on the Statute Book and I am hoping that members of An Garda Síochána will be fully trained. The general secretary of the Garda representative body recently expressed concern about their understanding and the legislative import of their...