Results 41-60 of 453 for garda speaker:Michael McDowell

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength, all ranks, of the Garda Síochána as at 31 December 1997 and 20 March 2006 was 10,702 and 12,445, respectively. This represents an increase of 1,743, 16.3%, in the personnel strength of the Garda Síochána during that period. I have...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 12,762 on Friday 8 September following the attestation of 249 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an increase...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána as at 30 April 2006 was 12,408. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June 1997 and represents an increase of 1,706 (or 16%) in the personnel strength of the Force during...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (10 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of all ranks of the Garda Síochána as at 7 November 2005 was 12,312. I have been further informed by the Garda authorities that due to the varied operational requirements of each Garda post throughout the country and the changing...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the number of road traffic accidents involving Garda and ministerial cars over the past five years was as set out in the table hereunder: Year Vehicle Type No. of Accidents 2001 Garda Car 360 2002 Garda Car 388 2003 Garda Car 389 2004 Garda Car 386 2005 Garda Car 419

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (22 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The current Garda recruit training programme is of two years duration and is made up of 5 separate but integrated phases. The time devoted to each phase of training and the location of each phase of training is as set out as follows:- Phase 1 involves 22 weeks in the Garda College. Phase 2 involves 24 weeks in a Training Garda Station. Phase 3 involves 12 weeks at the Garda College and 4...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that while there is no specific maximum mileage limit for Garda cars, the economic mileage for Garda cars is calculated to be 160,000 kilometres and this is the target figure set by the Garda Síochána. I am further informed that Garda Fleet Management policy is to ensure, as far as possible, that official vehicles are maintained to a standard where...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (19 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that two Garda sergeants, five Garda mechanics and one Garda storeman are directly employed in the servicing and repairing of Garda vehicles. I am further advised that the Garda Síochána only services official Garda vehicles.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (8 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that Littleton Garda station is a one-man Garda station and a sub-station of Thurles Garda station, divisional headquarters. I have been further informed that Littleton Garda station is open for a minimum of one hour per tour of duty and is also open by...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (21 Feb 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the post of community policing sergeant at Mountjoy Garda station became vacant on 1 November 2005. I have been further informed that local Garda management is in the process of advertising the position and once a suitable candidate has been identified, he...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (8 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the post of community policing sergeant at Mountjoy Garda station became vacant on 1 November, 2005. I have been further informed that local Garda management are in the process of advertising the position and once a suitable candidate has been identified, he...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that local Garda management attended a meeting with Ardee Town Council on 27 February, 2006, where the need for a Garda presence on the street was discussed. In this regard, the opening hours as set out in the following table were agreed as the most effective way...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (28 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I propose to take Questions Nos. 416, 417, 418 and 434 together. I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of all ranks of the Garda Síochána as at 31 December 1997 and 20 March 2006 was 10,702 and 12,445 respectively. This represents an increase of 1,743, or 16.3%, in the...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (27 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, which are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength of Letterkenny Garda station as at 25 October, 2005 was 97, all ranks. The personnel strength of Letterkenny Garda station as at 31 December, 1997 was 90, all ranks. This represents an increase of seven, or 7.7%, in the number of...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 12,762 on Friday, 8 September, 2006, following the attestation of 249 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of Garda resources, including personnel, that the personnel strengths of Bray, Greystones and Newtownmountkennedy Garda stations as at 28 February 2006 were as follows: Station 28/02/06 Bray 88 Greystones 34 Newtownmountkennedy 2 Kilcoole is policed by Greystones Garda station. The areas of...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (12 Apr 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that Dunlavin Garda station forms part of the Baltinglass area. The personnel strength of Dunlavin Garda station as at today, 12 April 2005, is one garda. The personnel strength of the Baltinglass district as today is 54, all ranks. I am further informed that...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (27 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: While I am responsible for providing the money for investment in the Garda fleet, it is a matter for Garda management to decide the allocation of the vehicles. Transport resources are allocated by Garda management in a way that best meets operational requirements and the maintenance of law and order. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the total number of vehicles in Garda divisions...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (27 Apr 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength, all ranks, of the Garda Síochána as at 31 March 2006 was 12,439. This compares with a total strength of 10,702, all ranks, as at 30 June 1997 and represents an increase of 1,737, or 16.2%, in the personnel strength of the force during...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (1 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources that the personnel strength of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 13,000 following the attestation of 299 new members on 16 November, 2006. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an increase of 2,298 (or 21.5%) in the strength of the...