Results 21-40 of 65 for garda speaker:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I welcome the Minister's reply to Question No. 132. This question is somewhat linked in that it concerns the commitment in the programme for Government to increase diversity in An Garda Síochána by recruiting and retaining members who represent more diverse and minority backgrounds.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 262. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the work of her Department to address the delays in the Garda vetting process of those in the homecare sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43656/21]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (13 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Clerk of the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021, has made amendments thereto and has amended its Title.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 – Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 – Justice (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised) (8 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Is the reference to Garda staff strength?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 – Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 – Justice (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised) (8 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Could I have the figures for Garda recruitment?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (17 Feb 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 90. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the work taking place to make the streets safer for everyone, particularly women, from lighting to increased Garda presence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8532/22]

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (31 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: The value of practical experience. Does the Commissioner think the Garda might do that again?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 138. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the names of the members of the section 44 committee that was put in place to monitor the effectiveness of the Garda youth diversion programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34840/22]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: They come through the Garda Síochána to the Minister's office and the Department, and then they are published.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Driver Licences (24 Feb 2021)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 737. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a NDLS receipt for a driver licence renewal will be accepted by An Garda Síochána in lieu of the licence given the extensive backlog as a result of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10150/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill 2021: Discussion (21 Sep 2021)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: ...have already answered; apologies if that is so. Presumably in drafting, there will be a legal basis for storing and processing the data. How long is appropriate for storing, recognising what An Garda Síochána is saying about gathering evidence over a period of time, particularly in domestic violence cases?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Minorities Engaging with the Justice System: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I am terribly sorry to interrupt. I gave the witness a little extra time to make those points about An Garda Síochána but I am afraid we are a good bit over time now. I am sure members will want to comment on many of the points made by Mr. Farrelly but we must move on to the next witness, Mr. Joyce from the Irish Traveller Movement.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (10 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: 26. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount invested in leadership and CPD within An Garda Síochána; her plans to invest in leadership and CPD initiatives in the future; the recommendations The Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland has made in this area; the actions she plans to take to support leadership and CPD; and if she will make a...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: One of the gaps or points of concern in this area is that the Garda Youth Diversion Bureau in Harcourt Square makes the decisions as to whether to prosecute young people or to put them on the youth diversion programme. In this regard, one of the concerns I have had for many years is that when a referral is made, whether it is for a welfare referral, an anger management course, a sexual...

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2020)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I agree with Deputy Kenny in that we had a detailed discussion on this on Committee Stage. We are aware that the offence is prosecuted and is being prosecuted by the Garda under harassment legislation at present. I agree with the general point on getting the Bill as right as possible. On the previous amendment, the Bills Office has been able to insert additional amendments. A Labour Party...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: ...It is an extraordinary additional spend on overtime. I note the significant reasons for that, including the investigation of organised and serious crime, which remains a significant concern for An Garda Síochána and a risk to its members. Does the Minister of State want to elaborate on that in greater detail? It is a concern for me, the committee and the Minister of State.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (24 Sep 2020)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: ...the paucity of information coming from the Courts Service is frustrating in many different ways. One of the other resource implications of what we are discussing is the man hours taken by the Garda for one, two or three days, potentially, and not being clear why a case has been struck out. There are therefore resource implications in more than one direction, not just revenue-generating...

Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (2 Sep 2020)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: ...and we have seen how that graduated policing approach has worked well in different contexts. As recently as earlier this year we had the regulation of movement and the extraordinary work by the Garda in our communities trying to monitor, give encouragement to and educate people to try to restrict their movements for the benefit of everybody in society. Between 8 April and 27 June...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (13 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Apologies have been received from the Cathaoirleach, Deputy Lawless. The meeting has been convened to consider Committee Stage of the Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice with special responsibility for law reform, Deputy James Browne. It is important to note that, in order to participate in a...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (31 Mar 2022)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: ...saving and cost saving measures is whether it is appropriate to have a DPP presence from time to time in that office to streamline decision-making. These are very important resources within the Garda and anything that can expedite the decisions one way or the other is important from the perspective of children as well. I will turn to procurement. We have 44 instances of non-compliant...