Results 41-60 of 399 for garda reserve
- Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (20 May 2010)
Dermot Ahern: There are 557 Garda Reserve members at 30 April 2010. Since the Garda Reserve was established in 2006, 40 Garda Reserve members have also moved on to become trainee full-time members. All applications to join the Garda Reserve are processed in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Garda SÃochána (Reserve Members) Regulations, 2006. The length of time for processing...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (7 Mar 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of...
- Garda Reserve. (27 May 2009)
Dermot Ahern: On 30 April 2009, there were 322 attested reserve gardaà with a further 198 at various stages of training making a total of 520. The Government is strongly committed to the development of the Garda Reserve. I am fully satisfied that the reserve provides, and will continue to provide, a valuable contribution to the Garda SÃochána and to the many communities in which it operates. In...
- Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (12 Jun 2012)
Alan Shatter: The moratorium on Public Service Recruitment does not apply to the Garda Reserve, and recruitment to the Reserve is ongoing. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that as of the 30 April, 2012, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the strength of the Garda Reserve was 921 with an additional 228 in training. The target strength of the Garda Reserve remains at 10%...
- Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (25 Apr 2006) See 2 other results from this answer
Michael McDowell: Under section 15 of the Garda SÃochána Act 2005, which provides for the establishment of a Garda reserve, the powers and duties of reserve members may be determined by the Garda Commissioner. The Garda Commissioner, in a comprehensive submission to me on the Garda reserve, has proposed that the initial duties of a reserve Garda will include road traffic checkpoint duties accompanied by a...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Role and Functions: Discussion with Civil Defence Board (24 Oct 2012)
Mr. Brian Spain: Civil Defence is a distinct organisation from that of the Garda reserve. Obviously, the Garda Reserve exists to support the Garda Síochána. The skills which Garda Reserve personnel have differ from the skills of Civil Defence volunteers. We work closely with the Garda Síochána. There is a representative of the Garda Commissioner on the current Civil...
- Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (6 Nov 2007)
Brian Lenihan Jnr: The total personnel strength of the Garda Reserve including trainees as at the 2nd November 2007 was 247. A total of 171 members are fully attested. There are currently 20 Garda Reserve members allocated to DMR (Dublin Metropolitan Region) North Division â 15 attested and 5 unattested. There are also 20 Garda Reserve members allocated to DMR North Central Division â 16 attested and 4...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (28 Jun 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel, including the Garda Reserve, among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of all resources. The Garda Reserve makes a...
- Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (25 Apr 2006) See 1 other result from this answer
Michael McDowell: The Garda Commissioner, in a comprehensive submission to me on the Garda reserve, has proposed that the powers of reserve members will be confined to the enforcement of certain aspects of the following Acts: under the Road Traffic Acts â demanding driving licences and insurance details, enforcing the wearing of seat belts, etc.; under the Public Order Act â dealing with the offences of...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (20 Jun 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 819, 826 and 874 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, the recruitment and training of the Garda Reserve is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. This Government is committed to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community...
- Garda Reserve. (2 Oct 2008)
Dermot Ahern: The establishment of the Garda Reserve is one of the most important innovations in policing in Ireland in recent years. It has strengthened the links between the Garda SÃochána and local communities and is a source of local support and knowledge. It brings new life to the organisation through its members. Reserve members bring a fresh and innovative approach to policing as they approach...
- Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)
John Lahart: ..., which were varied, dealing with everything from the Government's response to the policing issues we have faced over recent years to the roots of crime. I have lived in the Rathfarnham Garda district for almost 52 years. Burglaries have risen in that district by an unprecedented 66% in the past year and a half. I have never witnessed anything like that spike in burglaries in my 26...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 May 2023)
Simon Harris: Established in 2006, the Garda Reserve represents a real opportunity for anyone wishing to support policing and give something back to their communities. The Reserve reinforces An Garda Síochána's essential community links, and provides capacity to draw on additional resources to assist in policing. I would like to acknowledge the important contribution made by all members of...
- Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (13 Mar 2012)
Alan Shatter: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that on the 31 March 2011 there were 766 Reserve GardaÃ, and as of the 29 February, 2012 the latest date for which figures are readily available, the strength of the Garda Reserve was 935. The target strength of the Garda Reserve remains at 10% of the full time Force and I would like to assure the House that the Government are fully committed to...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (9 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (31 May 2016)
John Lahart: 183. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the numbers in the Garda Reserve from 2010 to 2015 in tabular form; the numbers of new recruits to the Garda Reserve in each of those years; the numbers that have left the reserve each year from 2010 to 2015; the gender breakdown of the Garda Reserve; and the numbers of reserve gardaí by Garda division, in tabular form. [12782/16]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (13 Oct 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: The Garda Reserve was established in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 to enhance the links between An Garda Síochána and local communities and consists of voluntary unpaid members, drawn from the community, to support the work of An Garda Síochána. The Reserve perform policing duties as determined by the Garda Commissioner, while accompanied by full...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (23 May 2017)
Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is made of...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (20 Jun 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 859 to 861, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will appreciate, the recruitment and training of the Garda Reserve is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. This Government is committed to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (13 Oct 2016)
Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources, including Reserve Gardaí, among the various Garda Divisions and Districts and I, as Tánaiste, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that...