Results 61-80 of 82 for garda speaker:Alan Dillon

Emergency Bed Capacity: Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Alan Dillon: Alongside the Ceann Comhairle, the Taoiseach and many previous speakers in the Chamber, I also wish to extend my sympathies to the family and friends of the late Detective Garda Colm Horkan, a proud Mayo man from Charlestown, in my constituency. I knew Colm. I played against him on many occasions. He was one of those people who got along with everyone and was so well respected. He was a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: ..., with 17 fatalities. Will these additional hours include evenings and weekends? I want to get an understanding of the late nights and early mornings, which are the highest risk periods. Has An Garda Síochána factored that in?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (17 Feb 2022)

Alan Dillon: We need to take progressive actions now to build safer and stronger communities by building relationships with local communities and civic society groups. It is the way forward for An Garda Síochána to ensure that people feel safe in their communities. It ask the Minister to outline the plans to increase the number of gardaí assigned to community policing in counties such as Mayo.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Jul 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...will provide details on the level of consultation within her Department and the Future of Policing in Ireland Commission’s members on proposed changes to the terms and conditions of employment for An Garda Síochána staff in uniform at any rank; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38830/22]

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...built student accommodation is also a pressing issue requiring immediate solution. Agriculture, a cornerstone of rural communities such as mine, deserves attention. The increased payment per ewe of €20 is welcome and a positive step. The provision of 1,000 new Garda trainees, increased Garda overtime and the boost in the Garda training allowance are steps towards building a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (28 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...he will outline current and planned legislation to protect local shops and convenience store who are subjected to retail crime and theft; if he will outline measures he intends implementing following Garda figures released which reported thefts from shops had increased by 41% over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15385/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: As we acknowledge the growing complexity in maintaining law and order, the role of An Garda Síochána becomes even more crucial. We have learned there are plans to introduce new equipment and technology to aid our gardaí in their duties. It is clear that these advancements will undoubtedly boost their efficiency and effectiveness. Will the Minister provide us with more detail...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...was reference to the Dublin region. We looked at the Dublin metropolitan region, which has seen a reduction in road fatalities. Other regions have not been as fortunate. I wish to hear from An Garda Síochána in respect of the reallocation and redistribution of resources. Is there a plan?

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme (Health): Statements (25 Mar 2021)

Alan Dillon: ...now up and running. I wish the centre manager, Frances Power, and her team every success as they ramp up to more than 2,500 vaccinations per day. It is very welcome news. The members of the Garda Síochána have served our communities with the utmost distinction during the pandemic. Their unwavering commitment to public service deserves our thanks and we recognise their work...

Youth Justice Strategy: Statements (21 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...behaviour. These projects are instrumental in diverting our youth away from criminal behaviour and guiding them towards better life outcomes. Youth diversion projects serve as a key system for An Garda Síochána in the implementation of the statutory Garda youth diversion programme, as outlined in the Children Act 2001. It engages with young individuals who are under the...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Protection of Children in the Use of Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: ...rise in the number of anonymous accounts used to attack individuals. There are also concerns around individual complaints mechanisms and subsequent prosecutions that would be processed by An Garda Síochána. I ask Ms Hodnett to outline how Coimisiún na Meán intends to use its full suite of powers and strategies to deal with anonymity. What powers will be utilised to...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 24 – Justice (25 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...in the State. The Immigration Act allows the Department to penalise airlines with a fine of up to €1,500. This week, the Business Postprovided details of over 958 such fines issued by the Garda to airlines out of Irish airports during 2022. My first question is, how many fines have been imposed on airlines for failure to check documentation in 2023?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: I welcome the expansion of areas the Minister did not mention, such as the Garda dog unit, the provision of tasers to the public order unit and the improved public order equipment in vehicles. These are important areas, along with the new legislation for the provision of body-worn cameras. Facial recognition technology will be beneficial. Will there be a pilot scheme to assess its...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 24 - Justice
Vote 21 - Prisons (28 Apr 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...'s 2020 spending review of the performance targets in policing, and to the Department of Justice’s evaluation in light of the level of management information currently being received from An Garda Síochána regarding the value of money for policing. What oversight does the Department of Justice have of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's report on design and...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (31 Mar 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...financial elements but I mean the operational element as to the investigations of crimes, such as domestic violence or cybercrime, and the convictions as a result of those investigations. How does An Garda Síochána conduct its yearly evaluation on meeting these key metrics? Are these data presented to senior management? I seek an understanding of this in order that we can get...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...trends. I am delighted to see each of the key stakeholders before the committee for a productive discussion on where we go with this. I will focus first on the allocation of resources within An Garda Síochána and concerns arising from the decease since 2019 in the number of members of the road policing unit, despite the rising number of fatalities. Will the assistant...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...crime. When owners report these offences, the perpetrators are released. It is sometimes the case that, within hours, they have returned to the scene of the crime to taunt their victims again. Garda figures show that thefts from shops have increased by 41% in the past 12 months. What legislative changes can be planned to protect the staff and owners of local shops and convenience...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (21 Mar 2024)

Alan Dillon: ..., but that is not a chief superintendent. The feeling on the ground in the Castlebar divisional headquarters for the area is that there should be a chief superintendent. Is this something the Garda will review in relation to the deployment of resources?

Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...for the Mayo, Roscommon and Longford division regarding concerns I raised in respect of the lack of a senior ranking officer at superintendent level at the divisional headquarters in Castlebar Garda station. The response I received lacks credibility and is inconsistent with the presence of superintendents in other divisional headquarters across the county. Castlebar, the former Mayo...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...basis. That is really concerning. As in the case of RTÉ, the Committee of Public Accounts has to get the facts and achieve transparency. Will Mr. O'Donnell confirm if there is a separate Garda fraud investigation under way around a senior IFI appointment?