Results 361-380 of 764 for garda speaker:Paschal Donohoe

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (1 Oct 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: ...be retained by the court at the end of the process. The implementation of the provisions is a matter for the Courts Service and my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality. In addition, under section 40 of the 1961 Act, a Garda may demand production of a driving licence and, under Section 60 of the Road Traffic Act 2010, may seize such licence where the member has...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Gambling Sector (11 May 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: ...corporate, is a fit and proper person to hold a remote bookmaker’s licence. For applicants that reside in the state, the Certificate of Personal Fitness is issued by the Superintendent of the Garda Siochána located where the applicant ordinarily resides. For applicants that reside outside of the state, the Certificate of Personal Fitness is issued by the Minister for Justice.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (29 Jun 2010)

Paschal Donohoe: ...and failures should be discussed alongside the Bill. The Bill makes greater statutory provision for the firm and successful operation of roadside testing and checkpoints. The information the Garda is providing indicates a reduction in the number of checkpoints and the hours allocated to conduct checks at such points. The figures I have indicate that in 2008, some 70,000 Garda hours were...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (21 Jan 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: It is not a legal requirement for a local authority engineer to attend the scene of a fatal accident.  However, in October 2007, the LA16 Form was introduced to be completed jointly by a Garda and a Local Authority Engineer following each fatal collision. The purpose of this form is to record factual information pertaining to such collisions and quickly to establish if there are road...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (28 Feb 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: ...are a matter for the relevant Department in the first instance, involving engagement with my Department as appropriate. As I understand the Deputy is referring to civilian civil servants in An Garda Síochána and the implications of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill, I would note that the Bill is currently at 2nd Stage in the Dáil and, as such, I am not in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (15 Nov 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: ...insufficient suitable candidates arising from the first campaign, a second round was issued with a closing date of 5th July 2022. From these, three suitable candidates have successfully completed Garda vetting. Five members are legislatively required for a functional Board with a quorum of three needed for any appeal hearing. Two other candidates have recently been interviewed and if...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (15 Nov 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: ...insufficient suitable candidates arising from the first campaign, a second round was issued with a closing date of 5th July 2022. From these, three suitable candidates have successfully completed Garda vetting. Five members are legislatively required for a functional Board with a quorum of three needed for any appeal hearing. Two other candidates have recently been interviewed and if...

Other Questions: Military Aircraft Landings (11 Nov 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ...inspect a civil aircraft if it is suspected that the provisions on carrying munitions of war are being contravened. Where there are reasonable grounds to suspect an offence has been committed, the Garda Síochána has available powers of entry, search and seizure as part of its duty to prevent and detect crime.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (17 Nov 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: ...been stolen, or where there is a concern that the animals may be in the process of being transported in contravention of the Animal Health & Welfare Act 2013, Customs Officers liaise with An Garda Síochána or the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine as appropriate. I am advised that Revenue made 24 detections in 2021 and 7 detections to date in 2022 of...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Paschal Donohoe: ...required to meet only one of the criteria? Paragraph (c) states "is or has been, with the vehicle, involved in a collision". That would appear to be quite a generous definition that would allow a garda to ensure almost anyone who has been involved in a collision would be subject to the powers of this Bill. Is a person required to meet all criteria in paragraphs (a) to (d), inclusive, to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (16 Dec 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: ...points assigned to their licence. The driver will, of course, continue to have the option of going to court where 5 points will still apply on conviction. Enforcement of the relevant legislation is a matter for An Garda Síochána. If a person’s NCT test date is imminent, it will be a matter for the Garda to use their discretion. However, responsibility rests with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (14 Jan 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: ...Vehicles) Regulations 1963 to 1996. Those Regulations prescribe the requirements in relation to essential matters such as brakes, steering, lighting etc. Enforcement of the legislation is a matter for the Garda Síochána. I do not have any plans to amend the legislation, which I believe to be sufficiently broad in its application in respect of the use of such vehicles in a...

Topical Issue Debate: Northern Ireland Issues (10 Oct 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: ...the Government needs to engage. I can categorically assure him that we strongly support the process in Northern Ireland. He spoke about the need for close co-operation between the PSNI and the Garda Síochána and said the two police forces need the right support to do all of their work. As I indicated in my opening statement, both forces and both governments could not be more...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Illicit Trade (17 Feb 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: ...possible to dealing with this societal problem, in the overall framework of the Government’s National Drugs Strategy 2017-2025. Revenue also works closely with national and international partners, including An Garda Siochána, in addressing the challenges and risks of drugs smuggling.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Disabilities Assessments (22 Sep 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: ...that too. Second, and this relates to what the Deputy said about the lack of a board to consider and oversee the process that is in place, suitable candidates for the role are going through the Garda vetting process. This is important given the nature of this work. I will do what I can to try to support the new board being put in place and to conclude the policy assessment.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 Nov 2012)

Paschal Donohoe: ...The first is a property in my constituency at which there was sustained and regular anti-social and criminal behaviour. This required a considerable effort on the part of the city council and the Garda. They could identify quickly enough who the landlord was but they could not discover how to contact him. They had an address and a telephone number but although they wrote and called...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Illicit Trade (31 May 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: ...power to detain and seize nitrous oxide in accordance with the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010. I know that Revenue works closely with other agencies in the State including An Garda Síochána, the Department of Justice and the Health Products Regulatory Authority in acting against the illegal drugs trade. I am assured by Revenue that combating the importation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Feb 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ...copy of the licence or learner permit in court following a summons for a road traffic offence. Prosecution of cases where a licence or learner permit has not been produced is a matter for An Garda Síochána. Where a person is disqualified from driving following court proceedings, the person is required by law to surrender their driving licence...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Claims Agency (6 Dec 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: ...the SCA, where negligence has been proved, always seeks to settle such cases as expeditiously as possible. If, however, a State-authorised actor causes damage to property, such as, for example, the Garda causing damage to a third party’s property whilst forcibly entering a premises, on foot of a lawful warrant, a claim by the third party for the resultant damage will be declined by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Mountain Rescue Service (4 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: ..., is in response to maritime emergencies. It is recognised that the IRCG provide some operational assistance for mountain rescue, however primary responsibility for mountain rescue rests with An Garda Síochána (AGS). Minister Fitzgerald in her response explained the operational nature of the relationship between AGS and mountain rescue teams, outlining that local mountain...