Results 1-5 of 5 for garda reserve speaker:Bertie Ahern

Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2008)

Bertie Ahern: I do not deny that figure and the legislation is not the reason. Gardaí say they have strong legislation, dedicated detective units, high levels of resources and considerable overtime and manpower reserves. They have the special protection programmes. While Deputy Gilmore has an issue on the legislation, the commissioner does not believe they require anything more than they have. The...

EU Summits. (19 Dec 2007)

Bertie Ahern: ...political issues for the individual and collective consideration not only of us but a large number of member states. I hope to be able to maintain a presence in KFOR to contribute members of the Garda Síochána to any security and defence policy mission and support the future economic development of Kosovo. This is where I would be coming from. We will have to deal with the issue....

Order of Business. (21 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: There is no such legislation. The Garda Commissioner has given his views on the Garda reserve to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The Minister has stated he will discuss the issue with the Commissioner but also with the representative groups. Those discussions will need to be completed before the issue of regulations arise.

Order of Business. (14 Feb 2006)

Bertie Ahern: The nursing home legislation is complex. It has taken some time to resolve the legal issues, but the legislation is on track and will be available this session. With regard to the Garda reserve, legislation is not listed. Ministers made statements but I cannot recall if it will require legislation. The Minister is going ahead with his proposals.

Commissions of Investigation. (11 May 2005)

Bertie Ahern: ...into the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings last year recommended the establishment of a commission of inquiry to examine matters relevant to this jurisdiction, including specific aspects of the Garda investigation at the time and missing documentation. On 26 April 2005, the Government established a commission of investigation, with Mr. Patrick MacEntee SC, as sole member, in accordance...