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Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Following consultation with my cabinet colleagues, I recently approved the Garda Commissioner's proposal to issue incapacitant spray to all operational members of the Garda Síochána. I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the spray will be procured in accordance with EU and National Procurement guidelines. It is anticipated that the spray will then be rolled out to the...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have requested the information sought from the Garda authorities and I will contact the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have requested the detailed information from the Garda authorities, and I will contact the Deputy when it is to hand.

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including equipment, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to be decided on the basis of his identified operational needs. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the roll-out of anti-stab/ballistic vests to all operational members of An Garda Síochána has been completed. A total of 13,180 members or 92% of the organisation have been issued...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by the Garda Authorities that as a result of accelerated recruitment, a new academic centre was constructed at the Garda College on the site of the Tactical Training Facility. I am advised by the Garda Authorities that a number of venues were utilised around the country for the delivery of tactical training and a premises has now been leased in the vicinity of the Garda College...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: There has been considerable investment in training facilities over the past two years including the provision of two Prefabricated Modular Firearms ranges at the Garda College and in the Dublin Metropolitan region. These prefabricated ranges are newly designed products that facilitate live fire shooting for up to four persons in a carefully contained environment which adheres to all range...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have requested the latest available statistics from the Commissioner and I will be in touch with the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Garda Vehicles: Garda Vehicles (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am advised by the Garda authorities that all Garda vehicles are maintained in accordance with manufacturers' instructions. An official driver is allocated to each vehicle and it is their duty to ensure that routine maintenance is carried out at the appropriate intervals. I am further advised by the Garda authorities that under Section 3.(5) (d) of the Road Traffic (National Car Test)...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The Criminal Justice Act 2006, as amended by the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008, provides for the issue of fixed charge notices for the offences of intoxication in a public place and disorderly conduct in a public place, which are offences under sections 4 and 5 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994. To date there have been 44 fixed charge notices issued for offences under sections 4...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 297 and 308 together. Part 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which provides for civil proceedings in relation to anti-social behaviour by adults, was commenced on 1 January, 2007. Part 13 of the Act relating to anti-social behaviour by children was commenced on 1 March, 2007. These provisions set out an incremental procedure for addressing anti-social...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I assume that the Deputy is referring to the use of spray paints in respect of graffiti offences. In this regard, I am informed by the Garda authorities that section 2(1) of the Criminal Damage Act 1991 creates a simple offence of damaging property without lawful excuse. Section 4 of the Act creates the offence of having custody or control of anything with intent to cause damage to property....

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have requested the Garda Inspectorate to examine and report on how the allocation of Garda resources can be improved. This will include an examination of all current resource allocation systems for members of An Garda Síochána, including rostering, to see how well resources are made available to match demand for services and other operational requirements. The Inspectorate is currently...

Written Answers — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I am informed by the Garda authorities that a new release of PULSE was deployed on the 15 November 2008. This release includes the upgrading of PULSE to the latest technology platform. It also provides for electronic integration with the Courts Service whereby applications for summonses by the Gardaí will be electronically routed to the Courts Criminal Case Tracking System, which will in...

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my response to Question No. 292 of 29 October, 2008.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The area referred to by the Deputy falls into the Dublin North Central Garda Division. I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of the Dublin North Central Garda Division as at 30 September 2008, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 712. Local Garda management is aware of the issues raised by the Deputy in the area referred to by him and...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I have been informed by the Immigration Division of my Department that they have requested the information sought from the Garda Authorities. The Immigration Division will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my reply to his Question 158 in this regard on 23 October 2008. The Deputy will be aware that pay policy is a matter for the Minister for Finance.

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 310 and 311 together. The Remembrance Commission was established in October 2003. The Commission administers the Scheme of Acknowledgement, Remembrance and Assistance to Victims in this Jurisdiction of the Conflict in Northern Ireland. Under the Scheme, the Commission makes payments to persons injured, or to the survivors of persons fatally injured, since...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The number of sick days taken by staff in my Department on average, in each of the past three years is set out in the table. This is not to suggest that each member of staff took the average number of sick days. Furthermore, the Deputy should note that all sick leave absences lasting longer than two consecutive days must be certified by a Medical Doctor. The Deputy should also be aware that...

Written Answers — Garda Vehicles: Garda Vehicles (18 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 313 to 338, inclusive, together. I have requested the detailed information from the Garda authorities, to the extent that it is reasonably available, and I will contact the Deputy when it is to hand.