Results 81-88 of 88 for garda speaker:Barry Ward

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: Second Stage (17 Nov 2020)

Barry Ward: ...it has not addressed many of the cases we have heard about already in the course of this debate. Everybody in this House would want to ensure that we do have the legislation and that both the Garda and the prosecutorial authorities have the instruments they need to effect prosecutions in this regard. The other legislation is the Equal Status Acts, which is important to have reference to...

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

Barry Ward: ...pertinent to the Bill such as, for example, the invasion of dwellings and other such issues. This legislation does something extremely important but also quite straightforward. It empowers the Garda, as the Minister of State indicated, to enforce measures regarding the limitation of business, in particular for pubs, but in many other areas as well, and ensures there is an enforcement...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Barry Ward: ...;ilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I agree with what has been said about this Bill. It is unfortunate but it is necessary. The comments of other Senators in this regard are well made. We need to equip the Garda with the powers it requires to enforce the regulations. That is for the benefit of everyone - all members of society but, most particularly, those who are vulnerable to Covid-19...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Barry Ward: .... The same is true in the following paragraph, which states the Minister may make regulations prescribing for the form of a fixed payment notice or the process to be followed by a member of An Garda Síochána when giving a person a fixed payment notice. It should be "and". It should be a conjunctive clause. Presumably, if the Minister makes regulations prescribing the form of a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2020)

Barry Ward: ...who is estranged from that person and from whom the children might also be estranged must now in regular circumstances in engagement with the State, such as passport control or dealing with the Garda and social and family protection services, not only explain the nature of her relationship to her own children but also prove they are her children. I suggest that the rigidity means these...

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

Barry Ward: ...necessary and proportionate. That is exactly what they are. I do not purport to be an expert on licensing law but I am aware of some of the provisions involved. The Bill introduces important new powers for gardaí to step in where they can see that breaches have occurred. I welcome particularly the Minister's statement to the effect that there is a necessity to afford an...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

Barry Ward: ...others who had other agendas. The point the Deputy was making is sound and needs to be looked at. Senator Bacik said that, when passed, this legislation will significantly expand the powers of An Garda Síochána. That is absolutely correct. There is no disputing that. It will significantly expand Garda members' entitlements to enter licensed premises to carry out inspections,...

Seanad: Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jul 2020)

Barry Ward: ...made reference to passport applications and registering to vote. In the case of a passport application, although I stand open to correction, I understand that the signature of a member of An Garda Síochána is primarily for the purpose of attesting to the person's identity rather than to the veracity of anything that was said in the context of the application. I do not think...