Results 41-60 of 264 for garda speaker:James Browne

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)

James Browne: On Garda recruitment, trainee members of An Garda Síochána start in Templemore and spend 34 weeks there, followed by a placement of 70 weeks at a Garda station. It is 104 weeks in total or, in effect, two years. It is known as probation. It can be extended by the Commissioner in particular circumstances if needed. One will see those members of the Garda on the streets, albeit as...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (29 Mar 2022)

James Browne: ..., I think they will prove to be the complete opposite and will greatly strengthen the role in this regard in rural communities. They will do so by strengthening the pace of engagement with An Garda Síochána, the various representative organisations and the local authorities to ensure that there is not just accountability and transparency, but also an effectiveness in respect of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: The unprecedented €2.14 billion allocated to An Garda Síochána under Budget 2023 demonstrates the Government’s commitment to ensuring that Gardaí have the resources necessary to carry out their vital service. This level of funding will provide a steady pipeline of new Gardaí in the coming year. While Garda numbers have continued to grow over recent years,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Juvenile Offenders (8 Feb 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, part 4 of the Children Act 2001 (as amended) provides the statutory basis for the Garda Diversion Programme. The aim of the programme is to divert children and young people who have engaged in criminal or anti-social behaviour away from the criminal justice system and towards more positive life choices. Children who commit criminal offences are considered for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (30 Mar 2017)

James Browne: 38. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda recruits assigned to the Wexford Garda division in each year since Garda recruitment resumed in 2014; and the attested personnel strength of the Wexford Garda division in September 2014 and at the end of February 2017. [15766/17]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (17 Feb 2022)

James Browne: ...rural communities. I assure the Deputy that I am committed to ensuring there is strong, visible community policing across rural Ireland. That is why we have increased the funding allocated to An Garda Síochána year on year, with an unprecedented figure of more than €2 billion provided for in budget 2022. This funding will allow for recruitment of up to 800 new Garda...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. Community policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána and all gardaí have a role to play in community policing in the course of carrying out their duties. Community policing is also fundamental to the new Garda operating model that is being rolled out throughout the country and has been fully commenced in 13 Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Jul 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including all operational policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these matters and I cannot direct the Commissioner with regard to them. I am informed by the Garda authorities...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (20 Oct 2022)

James Browne: I am advised by the Garda authorities that as of 31 August, there were 385 Garda members assigned to the Cavan-Monaghan division, representing an increase of 20% since the end of 2014 when the Garda College reopened. This figure includes 15 community gardaí assigned to the division as of 31 August, up from seven in 2014. Garda members in the division are supported by 57 Garda staff,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Jan 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including all operational policing matters. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions. To be of assistance to the Deputy, I have contacted the Garda Authorities for the information requested and I...

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

James Browne: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation of €1.952 billion in 2021. This has enabled sustained, ongoing recruitment. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the general management and administration of the Garda organisation. This...

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)

James Browne: In the last Garda recruitment process, we got more than 11,000 applications, which showed significant interest by the public in becoming members of An Garda Síochána. The initial application was significantly simplified and could be more described as an expression of interest rather than a complicated application. That was partly to expand interest so that people who would not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Programme (2 Jun 2021)

James Browne: Part 4 of the Children Act 2001 (as amended) provides the statutory basis for the Garda Diversion Programme. The intention of the programme is to divert children and young people who have engaged in criminal or anti-social behaviour away from the criminal justice system and towards more positive life choices. Children who commit criminal offences are considered for admission to the Garda...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Antisocial Behaviour (3 Nov 2021)

James Browne: .... The Government recognises the great harm that can be done to communities living with antisocial behaviour. We are committed to ensuring that antisocial behaviour is tackled head-on and that An Garda Síochána is provided with the necessary resources to do so.The Senator will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is responsible under law for the management and administration of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (29 Mar 2022)

James Browne: ...of policing in rural areas and how it is being strengthened. The Government is committed to ensuring that there is strong, visible community policing across rural and urban Ireland. Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including Garda operations aimed at preventing and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons (18 Apr 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, by law the investigation of any missing persons case is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in any individual Garda investigation. I am advised by the Garda authorities that, as of 13 April this year, there are 847 persons reported as missing recorded on the Garda PULSE database. This data is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (25 Nov 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for consistently raising the importance of Garda deployment in his area and for supporting the organisation there. The distribution of members of the Garda throughout the country is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, and the designation of members of the Garda within the divisions is a matter for the chief superintendent. We have seen a significant increase in funding...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 Nov 2022)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 70: In page 19, after line 36, to insert the following: “Amendment of Schedule 1 to Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Act 2022 36.Schedule 1 to the Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Act 2022 is amended, in column (5) opposite mention of reference number 9, in the amendment of section 27B(15) of the Gaming and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...that drug dealing and drug-related intimidation has on communities across the country. Organised criminal activity, including drug dealing, represents a serious threat to community safety. An Garda Síochána continues to target those involved in the sale and supply of illegal drugs including through Operation Tara which has a strong focus on tackling street-level dealing...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (24 Feb 2022)

James Browne: ...Deputy Ryan, and the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, in my own Department. On behalf of the Minister, Deputy McEntee, I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. I understand that Garda management engages extensively on an ongoing basis with the transport operators, including the National Transport Authority, Irish Rail and TransDev Ireland which operates Luas, and...