Results 81-100 of 453 for garda speaker:Michael Creed

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (21 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: ...pending completion of the remedial works and receipt of a Declaration of Completion. As investigations of damage to property by fire and any prosecutions arising from such damage are matters for An Garda Síochána, it is inappropriate for me to respond to that reference in the details supplied.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Horses (16 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: My Department officials are aware of the situation in Hollyhill to which the Deputy refers. I am informed that the Gardai have taken the lead in the matter under the provisions of the Control of Horses Act and a total of five equines were removed recently under the Act.  I also understand that the remaining animals were removed temporarily from the site. An Garda...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Michael Creed: ...remain, and they remain granted to a company that is not part of the talks in MII. What has compounded the difficulty in having those injunctions dealt with is that, and this is a matter which the Garda is aware of, senior management in that company have had death threats issued against them, and their partners and families have been intimidated in that local community. This is not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Livestock Issues (26 Sep 2017)

Michael Creed: ...of identification or trade requirements is established, such cases may be prosecuted, provided the evidence is considered sufficient to sustain a conviction. My Department works closely with An Garda Síochána and with the corresponding authorities in Northern Ireland in an effort to combat farm-animal related crime. I want to assure the Deputy that should evidence of illegal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Passports (18 Sep 2018)

Michael Creed: .... Enforcement of equine identification legislation is primarily undertaken by authorised officers in my Department and across the various Local Authorities, who liaise with members of An Garda Síochána and officers of the Revenue Commissioners Officials, as required. Authorised officers from my Department engage in checks at sales venues including marts and fairs, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (18 Sep 2018)

Michael Creed: ...by professional and technical officers of my Department based at 16 Regional Veterinary Offices located around the country. Investigations under the Act are also carried out by members of an Garda Síochána, officers of Customs and Excise, and officers of both the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Horses (20 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: ...the number of straying animals and encouraging young people in the care and welfare of horses.  My Department are also actively engaged alongside welfare organisations, the local authorities and An Garda Síochána in the Dublin Region Horse Welfare Working Group which will focus on equine issues arising in the greater Dublin area. The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (21 Apr 2015)

Michael Creed: ...the specific issues of Pobal's role or the consultations held on the tendering process; if community or voluntary groups were consulted on the new approaches originally considered in 2014; if An Garda Síochána was consulted regarding them; the feedback received from these organisations regarding the original proposed changes to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (17 Jan 2017)

Michael Creed: ...authorised officers appointed under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 may administer the European Communities (Circuses) Regulations 2007. In addition, officers of Customs and Excise and members of the Garda Síochána are also authorised officers within the meaning of the Act. It should also be noted that personnel from both the ISPCA and the DSPCA have also been authorised...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (12 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: ...the article on betting, any patterns of irregular betting that are brought to the attention of Bord na gCon are investigated and if necessary, the results of any investigation are forwarded to An Garda Síochána. I consider the greyhound sector to be an integral part of many regions within Ireland and as a source of pride and enthusiasm for participants and spectators. A...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Livestock Issues (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: ...the movement of livestock, including sheep, into the state. If the Deputy has any specific examples of the illegal movement of lambs into the state, he should bring these examples to the attention of my Department and An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: ...of prosecuting authorities provided for in the Act.  Offences may be prosecuted in the District Court by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, local authorities and members of an Garda Siochana.  Matters tried on indictment are the remit of the Director of Public Prosecutions in the normal manner. The Act is enforced by members of an Garda Síochana, officers of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (13 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: ...legislation is primarily undertaken by authorised officers in my Department who liaise with authorised officers in the Local Authorities and other organisations including members of An Garda Síochána and officers of the Revenue Commissioners, as required. Authorised officers from my Department engage in checks at sales venues including marts and fairs, as well as at horse...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: ...in the article on betting, any patterns of irregular betting that are brought to the attention of Bord na gCon are investigated and if necessary, the results of any investigation are forwarded to An Garda Síochána. The comments made by SIS reflect an historic view of greyhound racing. The fact that nine race meetings are now broadcast from Irish greyhound tracks, up from the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: ...the article on betting, any patterns of irregular betting that are brought to the attention of Bord na gCon are investigated and if necessary, the results of any investigation are forwarded to An Garda Síochána. The comments made by SIS reflect an historic view of greyhound racing. The fact that nine race meetings are now broadcast from Irish greyhound tracks - up from the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (20 May 2020)

Michael Creed: ...Department’s network of regional veterinary offices, officers of the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as well as an Garda Siochana.  On occasions, officers of Customs and Excise may also be called upon.  The Chief Executive of a local authority may also appoint persons to act as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (17 Oct 2017)

Michael Creed: ...authorised officers to seize and re-home animals where the owner’s capacity to care for their animals is being overwhelmed. The provisions of the Act are enforced by Authorised officers of my Department, An Garda Siochana, officers of Customs & Excise and authorised officers of ISPCA and DSPCA, along with individual officers of the Turf Club. This approach provides a large...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (10 Oct 2017)

Michael Creed: ...may be banned by the courts from keeping animals, or indeed have the numbers of animals they may keep restricted. The provisions of the Act are enforced by authorised officers of my Department, An Garda Siochana, officers of Customs and Excise and authorised officers of ISPCA and DSPCA, along with individual officers of the Turf Club and Bord na gCon. This approach provides a large cross...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Horses (23 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: ...for the designation by each Local Authority, via byelaws that are appropriate to the respective functional areas, of control areas in which horses cannot be kept without a licence.  Members of An Garda Síochána have also been assigned powers commensurate with those of Authorised Officers under the Act. Officials of my Department regularly assist the Local Authorities...

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Michael Creed: ...recently with Elber Twomey, the wife of Con Twomey and mother of the aforementioned children, in respect of a campaign she is trying to organise regarding the manner in which the authorities, be it the Garda or the Road Safety Authority, devise strategies to deal with suicidal drivers. Unfortunately, the circumstances in this case were that the pursuit of the driver resulted in the...