Results 141-160 of 391 for garda speaker:Ivana Bacik

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of Bail Bill 2015: Discussion (4 Nov 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...on the actual content of the sort of schemes she has talked about elsewhere, including the idea of supervised bail? The closest we have to that is curfews and the obligation to sign on daily at a Garda station. In a sense, if we have a tightly constructed set of conditions imposed on bail, it comes close to a sort of supervision, but what exactly does Ms Malone mean by "supervised bail"?...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...occupying a great deal of colleagues' time recently and has undoubtedly caused a significant amount of public concern. In that regard, I welcome the Government's investment in the provision of Garda cars and the return to Garda recruitment, which was stopped under the previous Government. It is very important to note the turnaround that is being made. In addition, new legislation is...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...we also heard from Safe Ireland, which released its data on domestic violence this morning which contained some frightening figures. As Safe Ireland pointed out to us, the appalling tragedy where Garda Tony Golden was murdered highlights the serious issue of domestic violence and domestic abuse. I ask the Leader for a debate on Northern Ireland in light of yesterday's reports of...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...who died so tragically in the fire in Carrickmines. The first of the funerals are being held today and it is appropriate that we remember them today, particularly so soon after the funeral of Garda Tony Golden which took place last Thursday. On a happier note, I welcome the appointment of Professor Philip Lane to replace Professor Patrick Honohan as Governor of the Central Bank. Of...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...the provision of temporary accommodation for the unfortunate families concerned. I thank the Leader for his indication regarding the cancellation of tomorrow's sitting and the State funeral of Garda Golden. I also welcome in respect of today's business that the House will take Second Stage of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill after the Order of Business. This...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...already described. First, to the ten victims of the appalling fire in Carrickmines in south Dublin, including five children, and others who were injured and, second, to the family and community of Garda Anthony Golden who was killed so tragically in Omeath in the line of duty and to express sincere condolences to the families of all concerned. As others have said we will have statements...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...the area of family and child care law are very poor. In addition, given the concerns many colleagues have expressed on rural crime, the announcement of €46 million in additional funding for new Garda vehicles is welcome, as is the €205 million for information technology improvements for the Garda and for a new forensic science laboratory, all of which will greatly help in...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...investment in rural communities package. I have a couple of suggestions as to the crime prevention projects on which some of that money could be spent. In particular, there could be an extension of some ongoing Garda schemes such as the crime prevention ambassadors, a scheme particularly useful for older people in rural communities, and the community CCTV programmes in rural areas. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the motion on the appointment of the chair of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. It is a very fine appointment and I am delighted to see the matter on the Order Paper notwithstanding the fact there is clearly no need for debate on it. In terms of the situation in Greece, I was one of the Members who spoke on it last week. All of us have immense concern for the people...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...for other reasons and subjected to hate crimes in Ireland in recent years. It is appalling that there is no legislation dealing specifically with that but also no systematic means of recording these offences. An Garda Síochána has some policies but they are inadequate at this stage. Given there is no legislation, it is particularly difficult for the Garda to record these...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: .... It is a welcome publication as these are the statistics which had been delayed while the CSO addressed issues that had been raised about the reporting and recording of crime statistics by the Garda Inspectorate in last year's report. The CSO has remedied a number of the defects in the reporting and recording of crime that appeared in the Garda Inspectorate report. It is welcome that...

Seanad: Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (23 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...teaching profession, about just how important the Bill was. It is a matter of great concern that it is not yet commenced and I have taken this up with the Minister for Justice and Equality. The Garda vetting bureau is doing immensely important and extensive work and I note that the Minister said over 60% of the approximately 90,000 teachers on the Teaching Council register are now vetted...

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (11 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: With the departure from due process values involved in these provisions, there is a potential for abuse of power. I commend the Garda Síochána and the PSNI on their really important and valuable work in monitoring and challenging terrorist threats. I know we are all conscious of the severe nature of the terrorist threat, but there is a balance and it is useful we have this...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (9 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...has been introduced in the Seanad, something which is always worth noting. The legislation which is welcome provides for significant reform in the governance, structures and performance of An Garda Síochána. This reform is long overdue and represents long-standing Labour Party policy. The legislation provides us with an opportunity to catch up and make good the missed...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (14 May 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...justice system, really serious social issues should have been dealt with first by way of crime prevention. I know from speaking to those involved in the Irish Youth Justice Service that the Garda Síochána youth diversion projects have very high levels of success. There are some very positive stories coming from the diversion system. The Irish Youth Justice Service has also...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, that the Minister for Public and Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, has sanctioned the recruitment of 250 new recruits to the Garda. I listened to Senator O'Brien speak on that but it is worth noting the welcome increase in Garda recruits. There are 300 new recruits-----

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...in this country. At the domestic violence conference I spoke about earlier this week, there was also a recognition and acknowledgement of the excellent practices going on in some quarters in the Garda on policing of domestic violence. I remind colleagues that we have a Labour Private Members' motion tonight on integration with the Minister of State, Deputy Aodhán Ó...

Seanad: National Integration Strategy: Motion (1 Apr 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...immigration law reform in the lifetime of the Government. The British-Irish visa scheme is very important in allowing a single visa for both Britain and Ireland for people from abroad. The civilianisation of the immigration service has freed up members of the Garda for other duties. Another very important measure is the legislative reform of the asylum system. The protection Bill is to...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...which produced a report last October on the issues of domestic and sexual violence. Other colleagues in the House and I were involved in the compilation of that report. There is also the Garda inspectorate's report from November 2014 which pointed to how policing practice should be improved in dealing with cases of domestic violence. I, therefore, ask the Leader for a debate in early...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Feb 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...Second Stage, I spoke on the tripartite ombudsman and referred to the recommendation of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, which was that consideration be given to changing the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, from a three-person institution to a single Garda Síochána ombudsman. The committee unanimously recommended it because it would...