Results 181-200 of 408 for garda speaker:David Stanton

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: ..., I welcome the support expressed for continuing these provisions in force.I appreciate the shared commitment that exists in the House to ensure that a robust legal framework is in place for the Garda and courts to deal with the most serious of offences that may threaten the State and the operation of the criminal justice system. As we know, the Garda deploys very considerable operational...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2017: Motion (26 Oct 2017)

David Stanton: .... The Government is in complete agreement that training and information on same must be publicly available, which is already happening. As I said previously, training is being provided by the Garda Síochána, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Courts Service. Details of this training are published on the respective...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (26 Mar 2019)

David Stanton: I wish to advise the Deputy that there are stringent controls under Irish legislation on the issue of firearm certificates by An Garda Síochána and the conditions under which firearms can be held. There are severe penalties in place for firearm offences under the Firearms Acts. Every application for a firearm certificate is considered on its individual merits and an application...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 23 - Property Registration Authority (Revised)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Revised) (29 Jan 2014)

David Stanton: ...and the range of areas paid for include utility charges, cleaning and medical charges. Again, there has been a slight reduction in costs. Is everyone happy with the matter? Okay. The amount for Garda Reserves has decreased from €1.05 million to €895,000. Are there any comments or questions on the matter? No. The cost of the EU Presidency does not arise in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Report on Crime Investigation 2014: Garda Inspectorate (14 Jan 2015)

David Stanton: We have given it a good run. At least, we dipped our toe in the water. There is so much there and it is so comprehensive. Again, I join with colleagues in congratulating the Garda Inspectorate on the fantastic work it has done on this and thanking the witnesses for their time here today. I echo the points made by Mr. Olson at the beginning that the rank and file of the gardaí do such...

Bail (Amendment) Bill 2016: Instruction to Committee (4 Apr 2017)

David Stanton: ...to take account of the changes above. The additional provisions to be included in the Bail (Amendment) Bill concern an amendment to the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 to allow the Garda Síochána to detain intoxicated persons who have been arrested and who are in custody in Garda stations where those persons would be a danger to themselves or others if released, and a...

Topical Issue Debate: Anti-Social Behaviour (28 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: ...useful way to raise issues. The Minister has asked me to say that if the Deputy has concerns about any particular towns or localities, he will bring those concerns to the attention of the Garda authorities. If the Deputy wants to write to the Minister on these specific issues, he would welcome that as well. I have already outlined the immediate response to street crime and anti-social...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (27 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: ...from an applicant by an issuing person, including the names and addresses of two referees who may be contacted to attest to the applicant's character, under Section 4(3) of the Act. I am advised by An Garda Síochána that it is important to ensure that referees have an adequate knowledge of the applicant. In that regard, regular contact, whether...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services Expenditure (5 Nov 2019)

David Stanton: The statutory framework relating to young offenders and the Garda Diversion Programme is set out in the Children Act 2001. The nationwide network of Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs) is supported by my Department. GYDPs are community based, multi-agency, crime prevention initiatives which primarily seek to divert young people who have become involved in criminal or anti-social...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (11 Jun 2019)

David Stanton: In 2018, my Department provided €13,752,726 in grant funding which covered the full year costs of 105 Garda Youth Diversion Projects operating nationwide. A further €2,829,882 in grant funding was provided to support a range of other activities, including project work relating to Local Drugs Task Forces, pilot mentoring initiatives and measures to support training and best...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: ...to the Bill during its passage through the House. It is important and desirable that the full provisions of a Bill that will have far-reaching effects on many people and give more power to the Garda Síochána are properly thought out and presented. These should not be brought in later on Committee or worse, Report Stage, as seems to happen more and more frequently. It is fine for Deputies...

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

David Stanton: ...because they brought policing right down to the ground. The people in the community, the public representatives from county councils, Deputies and community leaders all came together with the Garda and the local authority officials to discuss the issues that were pertinent in that close local area. Those local authorities changed and we had municipal districts. Now in County Cork we...

Topical Issue Debate: Child Protection (7 Feb 2018)

David Stanton: ...for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan. I thank Deputy Burton for raising this important and interesting issue. As we all know, vetting in respect of certain employment is carried out by An Garda Síochána, primarily in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012. As the Deputy will appreciate, the primary purpose...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (9 Jul 2019)

David Stanton: The allocated budget for Garda Youth Diversion Projects in 2019 is approximately €15.3m and increase of 10% would bring the allocation to approximately €16.83m. This provision includes funding to support the operation of 106 Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs) currently. These projects are community-based multi-agency crime prevention initiatives which primarily seek to...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 463: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to upgrade Youghal Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30052/05]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (9 Mar 2006)

David Stanton: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if having a masters qualification is a disadvantage to somebody who wishes to become a member of the Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9915/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (13 Jun 2006)

David Stanton: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí stationed in the Fermoy district for each of the years 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22865/06]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (1 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 259: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí stationed in the Fermoy District Cork North Division each year from 1997 to 2001 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35653/06]

Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Why have gardaí stopped recording those cases?

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (31 Jan 2007)

David Stanton: Question 491: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda stationed in the Mallow district as of 31 December 2006 or the latest available figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3096/07]