Results 41-60 of 196 for garda speaker:Hildegarde Naughton

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am aware of the annual report of the Mental Health Commission and the use of section 12 of the Mental Health Act by An Garda Síochána. As the Deputy will understand, the proportion of applications for involuntary detention reflects the unfortunate reality that Gardaí often encounter persons with severe mental health issues and will be called upon by members of the public or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (3 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Parking regulations are enforced by local authority traffic wardens and by An Garda Síochána. While my department consulted extensively with both bodies before taking the decision to increase the penalties for parking on a footpath, bus lane or cycle track earlier this year, I have no role in devising or implementing increased enforcement strategies and cannot answer on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to acknowledge the pain and trauma experienced by families of missing persons in the State. As the Deputy may be aware, preliminary work was carried out by An Garda Síochána in 2019, to record unidentified remains that may be located with individual coroners across the country. My officials have been examining ways to update and take forward that work, while fully...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters relative to An Garda Síochána and other persons) Order 2014: Motion (16 Apr 2014)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...to the Seanad to discuss this vital issue. Whatever criticism, both valid and otherwise, has been levelled at Government in the past months about its response to the various issues surrounding the Garda Síochána, it is to the Taoiseach's credit that when he took the decision to set up a commission of inquiry under the auspices of Mr. Justice Fennelly, he proposed terms of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (10 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. I doubled the fines in respect of such offences. I absolutely agree that enforcement is key. The role of enforcement lies with the Garda, which is represented on that committee. The Garda has rolled out extra speeding enforcement points throughout the country. We have an ongoing collaborative engagement with the Garda and if more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department has a large suite of legislation which provides an Garda Síochána with the powers it needs to deal with the dangers of underage and/or unlicensed drivers. Under road traffic legislation, it is illegal to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle if under the prescribed minimum age for that category of vehicle. Different age categories apply to different types of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...involved in prostitution, especially for those that are particularly vulnerable and are victims of human trafficking. This is to ensure people working in prostitution can provide information to the Gardaí on, for example, violence towards them by clients, without risking prosecution for selling sexual services. Section 8 of the 1993 Act provides for the offence of failing to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...The anti-social use of these vehicles is a menace to the public. Dealing with it involves a range of measures, including legislation and also community engagement, the latter of which involves the Garda Síochána and comes within the remit of my colleague the Minister for Justice. The forthcoming legislation will ensure that the Garda have the necessary powers to address this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (16 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: ..., for example, in March 2018 the previous Minister, Mr. Shane Ross, increased the fixed charge for the offence of parking in a disabled bay from €80 to €150 in response to evidence presented by An Garda Síochána and by disability representative groups of a sharp rise in non-compliance. For clarification, enforcement of illegal parking is a matter for the Garda...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...to speak on a topic of concern for many public representatives, both local and national, and for people from the Galway area, as outlined by the Deputy. I spoke this afternoon to members of An Garda Síochána in Galway about the recent event in Salthill and events that may be planned for this weekend or other future dates. I also have spoken to the Galway city manager about this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (13 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...support those who are victims of it, it is also important to note the significance of the recent sentences for human trafficking handed down by the Courts and to acknowledge the dedication of An Garda Síochána in investigating and tackling this hideous crime. Human trafficking cases are complex and it can be challenging to secure convictions, for a range of reasons including...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2014)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...has received very little attention. Late last week the Department of Justice and Equality informed the Law Society of Ireland that the Director of Public Prosecutions had issued a direction to An Garda Síochána to the effect that a suspect in Garda custody who made a request for his or her solicitor to be present during Garda questioning should - for the first time - have such a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...support those who are victims of it, I think it is also important to highlight the significance of the recent convictions for human trafficking handed down by the Courts and to acknowledge the dedication of An Garda Síochána in investigating and tackling this hideous crime. An Garda Síochána has committed significant resources to the investigation and prosecution of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (24 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...the frequency of the checks for existing employees. The checks are undertaken by the relevant employer informed by criminal history information and a security intelligence indicator provided by An Garda Síochána. While enhanced background checks are an important part of the recruitment process for a significant number of aviation staff, the processing times for the provision...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Antisocial Behaviour (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are important matters that, first and foremost, must be managed by every public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, where appropriate. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is also engaged with public transport operators regarding the issue of anti-social behaviour. My...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (6 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...matter for daa.  I have therefore forwarded your question to daa for direct reply. If the Deputy does not receive a reply within ten working days, please advise my Private Office. In relation to the deployment of Garda resources at Dublin Airport, I wish to advise the Deputy that this is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána.  

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2014)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...23,000 have gained employment in the sector since the introduction of the reduced VAT rate. I also welcome the investment of €10 million secured by the Minister for Justice and Equality for the Garda fleet, and €3 million will also be provided for three new Garda divisional headquarters in Galway, Dublin and Wexford. The 100 recruits who entered the Garda college last...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...security process have been challenging for industry and I have written to the Minister for Justice informing her of the difficulties this is causing and asking that her Department engage with An Garda Síochána to improve turnaround times. I understand that additional personnel have been assigned to the necessary processing areas in An Garda Síochána to manage the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Traffic Offences (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ..., including cameras, may be used to provide evidence in regard to offences under a number of the provisions of the Road Traffic Acts. The enforcement of road traffic law is a matter for the Garda Síochána, with some powers provided for local authorities in respect of parking controls. The installation of cameras for traffic management is a matter for the relevant road...