Results 121-140 of 453 for garda speaker:Michael Creed

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (6 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: ...are authorised officers under the Animal Health and Welfare Act (2013) and their responsibilities include  the enforcement of animal welfare legislation provided for under the Act. Members of the Garda Síochána together with officers of Customs and Excise are also designated as authorised officers under the Act. Veterinary inspectors employed by the Local Authorities can...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (13 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: ...Relations Commission; the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service; the Marine Survey Office; the Health and Safety Authority; the Revenue Commissioners; the Attorney General’s Office; An Garda Síochána; BIM; the Naval Service and the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority. The report of the Government’s interdepartmental Task Force on Non-EEA Workers in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Penalties (20 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: ...  with a view to an early resolution.  Should additional information be required, my Department will contact the persons named directly. Investigation into the exact cause of the fire is a matter for the relevant competent authority (An Garda Síochána).

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: ...manner giving due care and consideration to other road users and the animal's well being. However, illegal racing activities taking place on roads, involving any type of vehicle, is a matter for An Garda Síochána and the Department of Transport. My Department's interaction with the sulky issue is focussed on animal welfare. The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013...

Other Questions: Bovine Disease Controls (13 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: ...reason, there is an official protocol. This was invoked by the official assignee in consultation with my Department’s veterinary office in Cavan. Departmental veterinary inspectors and local gardaí were involved. On at least four occasions, unsuccessful efforts were made to round up the cattle. There were other instances in which locks on gates were tampered with and cattle...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Horses (15 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: ...charge of it, in a public place or on any premises, including private premises, without the owner's or occupier's consent.  Officials of my Department also regularly assist the Local Authorities and An Garda Síochána in their operations where animals have been welfare compromised. My Department provides financial assistance towards the expenses incurred by the...

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

Michael Creed: ...of abuse, cruelty or neglect of animals are encountered, evidence is gathered and those responsible are prosecuted through the Courts.  Investigations are carried out by authorised officers of my Department, An Garda Síochána, Customs and Excise  and authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: ...Control in respect of animal welfare is a matter that is also dealt with by a wider range of organisations not just my Department. In the case of non-farmed animals, a vital role is played by An Garda Síochána, Local Authorities and authorised officers of the ISPCA and DSPCA. These latter organisations are some of the many recipients of substantial ex-gratia funding which my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Illegal Dumping (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: ...dumping and other antisocial activities. I would remind the Deputy that any person who commits an offence under these bye-laws is liable to a fine and/or imprisonment and these bye-laws may be enforced by a member of the Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Identification Scheme (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: ...is largely undertaken by authorised officers in the regional offices of 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. S.I. 62 of 2016 (as amended) provides both for the prosecution of keepers who have unidentified equines in their...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (8 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: A total of 29 horses were seized from the Wetlands/Robertshill area of Kilkenny city on 17 February 2016 as part of an An Garda Síochána led multi-agency operation (Operation Thor). Following inspection, it was established that 27 of the horses were not identified in accordance with equine identification legislation and the lands on which the horses were kept were not registered as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (11 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: ...that an animal has access to an adequate supply of wholesome food and water. The Act  is enforced by authorised officers of my Department based at regional offices around the country, members of an Garda Síochána, officers of Customs and Excise and authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: ...that an animal has access to an adequate supply of wholesome food and water. The Act is enforced by authorised officers of my Department based at regional offices around the country, members of an Garda Síochána, officers of Customs and Excise and authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Animal Welfare (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: ...officers of certain NGOs have been given authorised officer status under the Act and this has facilitated the more effective enforcement of the legislation. Under the Act, departmental staff, members of An Garda Síochána and 13 officers of the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, DSPCA, and the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, ISPCA,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fire Safety (21 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: ...published by my Department. As well as the production of the Code, a number of training courses, seminars and demonstration events have taken place, in conjunction with local farming associations, Gardaí, Emergency Services and Local Authorities. The Forest Service also issues Forest Fire Risk Warnings periodically during the main wildfire risk season from February through to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (8 May 2019)

Michael Creed: ...officers of certain NGO’s have been given Authorised Officer status under the Act and this has facilitated the more effective enforcement of the legislation. Under the Act, Department staff, members of An Garda Síochána and 13 officers of the DSPCA and ISPCA are authorised. This work is further underpinned by the Animal Welfare Helpline which my Department operates,...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Protection of Children in the Use of Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Apr 2024)

Michael Creed: ...outweighed by the damage we are not yet aware of in terms of cognitive impairment in particular. My second question is in respect of advertising on social media platforms. Less than 12 months ago, An Garda Síochána appeared before the Committee on Justice to discuss this issue. Most of us have seen cases before the courts in recent times of money mules who have been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: ...to be issued in minor cases. These alternatives to prosecution mean greater efficiency in terms of enforcement of the Act. 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 Bodies (30 May 2018)

Michael Creed: ...interfere in this regard. It continues to be my policy that neglect of, or causing unnecessary suffering to, animals is not acceptable in our society and my Department continues to enforce the law as does An Garda Siochana and the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (13 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: ...Relations Commission; the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service; the Marine Survey Office; the Health and Safety Authority; the Revenue Commissioners; the Attorney General’s Office; An Garda Síochána; BIM; the Naval Service and the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority. The report of the Government’s interdepartmental Task Force on Non-EEA Workers in the...