Results 81-100 of 200 for garda speaker:Seán Crowe

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: National Action Plan on UN Security Council Resolution 1325: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Seán Crowe: ...in the North but also in this State. Ex-prisoners face difficulties in the adoption process. They also face huge difficulties when applying for a job. To get a job in this building one must have Garda clearance. Men and women face barriers. We say one thing but tend to do the opposite. People spoke about making peace, creating a new society and involving these people, who have...

Other Questions: Road Traffic Offences (6 Mar 2013)

Seán Crowe: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the investigation by An Garda Síochána into the allegations by whistleblowers that road traffic offences have been quashed by senior gardaí. [11567/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information Legislation (23 Jan 2013)

Seán Crowe: ...and or bodies which may be excluded from the Freedom of Information legislation to be introduced later this year; and his views on the possible limitations that will come with the inclusion of An Garda Siochana, refugee and asylum agencies as set out in the draft heads of the Bill. [3076/13]

Supreme Court Ruling in the X Case: Motion [Private Members] (20 Nov 2012)

Seán Crowe: ...in itself but what struck me about the case at the time was the cold contempt with which the victim and her family were treated by the State and its institutions. Her parents contacted the Garda asking if DNA evidence would be helpful in the prosecution of the rapist. This reasonable request eventually filtered back to the Attorney General's office. Her distraught parents were told that...

Addiction Services: Motion [Private Members] (2 Oct 2012)

Seán Crowe: ...more break-ins in their area and they ask whether the figures are linked directly to the drugs epidemic, which is bubbling away under the surface. I know of two people who were arrested recently by the Garda as they tried to rob a supermarket. The two addicts were robbing a supermarket every day to feed their out-of-control drug habits. I spoke recently to a number of families who...

Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Jul 2012)

Seán Crowe: ...? Unfortunately, I have not heard any solutions from the other side of the House. It was suggested last night that people who have information about illegal moneylenders should take it to the Garda so that a conviction can be pursued. There was no mention that the last such case which went to court did not result in a conviction. I do not know what happened in that particular instance,...

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Report Stage (17 Jul 2012)

Seán Crowe: ...me. Some individuals were not able to seek redress or go to the courts. The difficult part for them was that they would have been obliged to narrate what had happened to them to counsellors, the Garda, the courts and their families and friends. That is a huge step for anyone to take. Many of those to whom I have spoken were not prepared to take it. As stated, others who went through...

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Report Stage (17 Jul 2012)

Seán Crowe: ...assaulted. At this stage they may not feel able to go through a claims process. Having spoken to many such persons, I know that the thought of narrating their stories is too difficult for them. Gardaí who regularly deal with victims know that they may feel strong enough to tell their story at some stage, but it is a huge step to ask someone to do so. We call them survivors who have...

Education (Amendment) (Protection of Schools) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Jul 2012)

Seán Crowe: ...or fewer teachers will force some of them to amalgamate or even close. The threat to small schools comes at a time when community centres, sports clubs, GAA halls, small post offices, local shops, Garda stations and rural pubs have been forced to close. Combined with the forced emigration of thousands of young people, it is clear that essential aspects of rural life are being lost,...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (13 Mar 2012)

Seán Crowe: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 164 and 165 of 25 January 2012, the details of firearms training provided for gardaí; the number of gardaí who have undertaken this training during each of the past seven years; the number of gardaí licensed to hold firearms; the number of gardaí who have received training in total; the...

Education (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Feb 2012)

Seán Crowe: ...is probably the most controversial part of the Bill. The proposed amendment would allow the council to require teachers to submit certain evidence when renewing, which may include, for example, Garda vetting information or evidence of continuing professional development. When I raised this issue with the Minister, he indicated that approximately 30,000 of 73,000 teachers who are...

Education (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Feb 2012)

Seán Crowe: ...home listening to this might be concerned about their loved ones in that regard. The Minister said he accepted the Seanad amendment proposed by Senator Power relating to unregistered teachers and Garda vetting, which makes sense. We need to work out how that can be processed in a speedy manner. Even the previous Government was supposed to be addressing that matter and hopefully it will...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (23 Feb 2012)

Seán Crowe: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the numbers of teaching personnel waiting to be cleared by the Garda Vetting Unit; the estimated time for when the backlog is due to be cleared; the additional resources, if any, that are being allocated to ensure the swift vetting of teachers; and if delays in the vetting process are preventing teaching posts...

Private Members' Business. Small Primary Schools: Motion (31 Jan 2012)

Seán Crowe: ...are some of these choices. They come at a time when rural communities are trying to absorb the loss of young people through mass immigration, the loss of community halls, clubs, post offices and Garda stations as well as village shops, public houses and other small businesses. In the rush to reduce budgets, the quality of our children's education is being greatly compromised and the views...

Community Development (26 Jan 2012)

Seán Crowe: ...years from deprivation. These cuts are seen as a direct attack by the Department. The work being done is second to none and cannot be replicated. There is a suggestion that the local authority or Garda might replicate this work but they cannot. A wide range of activities is organised to address the high levels of anti-social behaviour, including diversionary programmes for young people...

School Staffing (19 Jan 2012)

Seán Crowe: ...current system. The big concern is that these changes will lead to the closure of more schools. They will also affect rural and Gaeltacht areas that have already suffered due to the closure of Garda stations and post offices. The school is the heart of the community.

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (1 Dec 2011)

Seán Crowe: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the recommendations of the Garda Síochána training and development review group report that have been implemented and those which are outstanding; the date on which he expects all the recommendations to have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37909/11]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (25 Oct 2011)

Seán Crowe: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the proposed civilianisation policy being discussed between himself and the Garda Commissioner and any necessary discussions between him and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; the likely outcomes and the timeline for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Garda Civilian Support Staff: Garda Civilian Support Staff (20 Sep 2011)

Seán Crowe: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the proposed civilianisation policy being discussed between himself and the Garda Commissioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24737/11]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (29 Jun 2011)

Seán Crowe: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the numbers of persons living in Dublin South West who are currently awaiting garda vetting for supervised work or voluntary work with children and vulnerable adults; the longest waiting period for same; the number of personnel assigned to deal with the waiting lists to an acceptable level and if he will consider requesting that the...