Results 81-100 of 325 for garda speaker:Joe McHugh

Written Answers — Garda Remuneration: Garda Remuneration (20 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he plans to introduce an incentive of extra remuneration for gardaí to encourage them to live in rural areas; the reason the Gaeltacht allowance of 7.5 % can not be extended to all rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29385/07]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (19 Feb 2013)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the personnel strength of the Donegal Division of An Garda Síochána that obtained on the 31 December in each of the years 2002-2012; if he will declare the distributions by station and District that obtained in the pertinent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8416/13]

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Plean Gníomhaíochta 2018-2022 de Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge: An tAire Stáit ag an Roinn Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta (10 Jul 2018)

Joe McHugh: Bhí mé i dteagmháil le mo chomhghleacaithe atá ag obair sa Garda Síochána i gcónaí, agus beidh siadsan i mbun comhrá ina thaobh sin. D'imigh an liúntas seo in aimsir an chúlaithe, ar nós go leor liúntas eile, ach níl aon chinneadh déanta maidir leis an gceist seo go fóill agus is ceist é sin do lá eile.

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (20 Feb 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether the Garda presence in border towns is adequate, in view of the fact that a paramilitary organisation (details supplied) have publicly announced that they intend to undertake paramilitary activities in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7148/08]

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: ...in such a way as to justify his own position. In doing so, he referred to one part of the country, namely, Dublin. When the Minister is drawing up these analyses, could he outline how many new gardaí are sitting behind desks and engaged in administrative work, rather than serving on the beat? There is life outside the Pale. When the Minister gets his civil servants to perform these...

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (13 Oct 2005)

Joe McHugh: Exactly. A total of 29% of women, or one in three and only 5% of men, or one in 20, report these incidents to the Garda. While I do not wish to take from the arguments regarding domestic violence against females, there is an issue if only one in 20 males report domestic violence to the Garda. The three figures I have highlighted must be considered and evaluated. We must ask whether we are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Expenditure (26 Feb 2013)

Joe McHugh: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost to the State in 2012 of posting payslips to members of An Garda Síochána; the number of Gardai who are not paid via paypath; the number of Gardai who do not have access to internal email; if he envisages reform in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9794/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security: Discussion (8 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: ...Frances Fitzgerald on her appointment as Minister for Justice and Equality. Reflecting on our deliberations and probably the informal conversation of members, the posts of Chief Justice, interim Garda Commissioner, Attorney General and Minister for Justice and Equality are held by females. It is not a bad starting point but there are still challenges.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (5 Mar 2020)

Joe McHugh: ...weeks from the date of receipt of all requested documentation, in accordance with the EU Directive timelines. Applicants must also meet standard registration requirements in relation to character reference, garda vetting and overseas police clearances. The Teaching Council has advised me that where a complete application is submitted and fit and proper person requirements including...

Order of Business. (19 May 2010)

Joe McHugh: Some parents have moved their adoption applications from Vietnam to Russia. Under the Adoption Bill 2009, is it possible for these parents to transfer their Garda vetting applications from Vietnam to Russia? I know the Taoiseach will not be privy to the exact information but perhaps he will note the importance of this issue and get back to me on it. Time is not on the side of these parents.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (7 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are plans to further enhance the co-operation between the PSNI and An Garda Síochána, allowing both forces to cross the border in pursuit of suspected criminals; if both forces will be legally allowed to arrest persons on the other side of the border; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27356/07]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (12 Feb 2008)

Joe McHugh: Question 553: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on setting up a programme whereby members of the Garda visit schools on a regular basis to discuss the issue of anti-social behaviour with the students; his further views on whether this type of programme would result in a reduction in incidents of anti-social behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (4 Mar 2009)

Joe McHugh: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of urgent national importance, namely, the need for An Garda Síochána and the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to engage with bank officials, post offices, and credit unions in Border areas in the context of security, on foot of an alarming armed raid on a post office in Carrigans, County Donegal,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Joe McHugh: ...appeared in the local newspapers in Donegal last weekend detailing activities within a seven-day period. These incidents are mainly happening in Border areas of the county. It is evident that the gardaí in the region are underresourced. I have mentioned before that we are situated beside the fourth largest city in Ireland, Derry, and we do not take that into consideration when deploying...

Creeslough, County Donegal: Statements (8 Nov 2022)

Joe McHugh: ...issue, I am conscious that there are people who are in tremendous pain and are hurting following the loss of their loved ones - their relatives, neighbours and friends. From the Friday night, An Garda Síochána was on-site with many other emergency services. As the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine pointed out, the council played a very active role in ensuring there...

Written Answers — Judicial Appointments: Judicial Appointments (20 Nov 2007)

Joe McHugh: ...plans to appoint a new judge for the District Court in Donegal, in view of the fact that there is a two year waiting list for hearings; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that up to forty Gardaí are tied up in the District Court at any given time due to the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29380/07]

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2014)

Joe McHugh: We got an important message from the electorate last weekend. Rural Ireland is crying out for something to be given back. We could respond by addressing the shortfall in Garda resources in rural areas. We must take on board the message from the electorate. Many good councillors got caught up in the crossfire of last weekend's elections and have lost their jobs through no fault of their...

Morris Tribunal: Statements (22 Oct 2008)

Joe McHugh: ...episodes. This has been a period of hurt for many people, for the families involved such as the McBrearty family, the McConnells and their extended family, Richie Barron's family and also the gardaí who ended up being caught up either directly or indirectly and their families, including their sons and daughters, grandsons and granddaughters, wives and husbands. This goes to the core of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Central Statistics Office Reports (16 Jan 2018)

Joe McHugh: The publication of Recorded Crime statistics by the CSO is dependent on the provision of PULSE data by An Garda Síochána (AGS) to the CSO. AGS are currently reviewing the homicide data recorded in the PULSE system. The CSO recognises the importance of recorded crime statistics to users and have engaged with AGS to complete this review as quickly as possible. As AGS have indicated...

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Joe McHugh: ...is due process in terms of malpractice, and how will such ships and their captains be identified? A few weeks ago there was an intensive intelligence operation in County Louth. The PSNI and the Garda Síochána worked for months on a particular case, and they did not come on site until months of investigation and due process were complete. Is this similar to what will occur within the...