Results 181-200 of 409 for garda speaker:Paul Kehoe

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (17 Apr 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Joint Task Force on Drug Interdiction (JTF) was established in 1993 as a Government measure to improve law enforcement in relation to illegal drug smuggling and consists of members of An Garda Síochána, the Customs Service and the Naval Service. Overall responsibility for the prevention of drug trafficking rests primarily with the Customs Service of the Revenue...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Defence Forces Deployment (13 Jun 2019)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of aid to the civil power, ATCP, which in practice means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Garda requested...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (29 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy is comparing the Defence Forces to An Garda Síochána. A case was brought on behalf of An Garda Síochána to the European Committee on Social Rights about restrictions on access to pay negotiations. The committee, as part of its findings, decided that the right to strike prohibition was in breach of the charter. That situation is not directly comparable to our...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (5 Mar 2020)

Paul Kehoe: ...are no plans for a new Army barracks in counties Cavan, Monaghan or the greater Border region.  As I have said in the past, primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Minister for Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána.  Accordingly, responsibility for the security aspect of border control rests with An Garda...

Appointment of Members of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Referral to Joint Committee (6 Dec 2011)

Paul Kehoe: ...that Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government on 1st December, 2011 nominated Mr. Simon O'Brien, Mr. Kieran Fitzgerald and Ms Carmel Foley for appointment by the President to be members of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and Mr. Simon O'Brien to be its chairperson, recommends, pursuant to section 65(1)(b) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Mr. Simon O'Brien and Mr. Kieran...

Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (21 Jun 2016)

Paul Kehoe: ...I will come back to the Deputy once I have met with the recruitment section in the Defence Forces to see what the challenges are in the process. Everyone should be treated fairly and equally in Garda vetting. I am not sure if there is any hold up in Garda vetting for applications to the Reserve Defence Forces but I will check it out and revert to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (20 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence (2015) is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to provide assistance and support to An Garda Síochána when requested to do so....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: .... Commemorative events are being planned to mark this year's important milestones in the history of Ireland's participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations by the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána. Planning for these events is in the early stages of development. My Department is engaging with the Defence Forces, the Department of Justice and Equality, the Garda...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Supplementary)
Vote 36 - Defence (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The Chief of Staff has spoken to the Garda Commissioner about this issue, and I have spoken to the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, about it. There is absolutely a need for anyone entering the Defence Forces to have a full Garda clearance and security check, and I fully understand and appreciate the reasons for this. Applications to the Reserve Defence Force are vetted by the Garda's central...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Preparations (6 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: ...in the Single Market and Customs Union. In terms of deployment of military personnel to the border, as I have said in the past, primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Minister for Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Accordingly, responsibility for the security aspect of border control rests with An Garda Síochána, while...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (15 Feb 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 50, 61 and 68 together. The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (9 Nov 2016)

Paul Kehoe: ...representations from PDFORRA seeking to have access to the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court made available to them in the event of future legislative changes to provide An Garda Síochána with access to same. I am advised that the proposals in relation to An Garda Síochána being granted such access will require detailed legislative changes. I remain...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Missing Persons (3 Dec 2015)

Paul Kehoe: ...and go on to bring an all-Ireland title back to Wexford. On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, who is in Brussels this morning, I thank the Senator for raising this matter. The Garda authorities have informed the Minister that the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Anastasija, or Anna, Varslavane remains entirely focused within this jurisdiction. Should the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (29 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...to have access to the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court made available to it. I understand the reasons it would want such services available to it. The Deputy mentioned An Garda Síochána. Legislative changes are required for the Garda to have access to both the Labour Court and the Workplace Relations Commission. A working group has been set up in this...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Preparations (24 Sep 2019)

Paul Kehoe: .... In terms of deployment of military personnel to the border, as I have said in the past, primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Minister for Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Accordingly, responsibility for the security aspect of border control rests with An Garda Síochána, while the Revenue Commissioners also have...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Aircraft Landings (27 Sep 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Defence Forces were called upon to ...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Army Bomb Disposals Data (7 Nov 2019)

Paul Kehoe: ...assure the Deputy, however, that any retention and recruitment challenges are prioritised and addressed so that the Defence Forces EOD teams can respond when requests for assistance are made by An Garda Síochána to deal with suspect devices. As I stated, the explosive ordnance disposal service continues to train personnel. I would be the first person to say we have...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Army Pensions (Revised) (8 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Brexit and ensuring there is no hard border is a priority for the Taoiseach and the Government. As I have previously stated, the internal security of the State is a matter for the Garda Síochána and the Department of Justice and Equality but if there is a call on the Defence Forces they are ready to assist. A senior official of my Department, at assistant secretary level, is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reorganisation (29 Mar 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...’s stated goal to ensure that the current on-island border arrangements are maintained to the greatest extent possible. Responsibility for the security aspect of border control rests with An Garda Síochána , while the Revenue Commissioners have responsibilities relating to Customs matters. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Aircraft Landings (21 Nov 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The only costs accrued to the Defence Forces in relation to foreign military aircraft landings are when they assist An Garda Síochána in their Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) role in Shannon Airport. Since 5 February 2003, the Gardaí have requested support from the Defence Forces at Shannon Airport on occasion. The cost of the presence of Defence Forces at Shannon Airport...