Results 141-160 of 577 for garda speaker:Charlie McConalogue

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (17 Oct 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...reports which are received are referred for investigation by Department officials and appropriate actions may be taken, up to and including prosecution. Officers from my Department, the ISPCA and An Garda Síochána were in attendance during the course of the event. A number of animals were seized and surrendered on welfare ground during the course of the fair. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (19 Sep 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...to owner if a dog is stolen. Currently there are no plans to update this legislation. Regarding the issue of the theft of dogs, this is not a matter that my Department has information on. An Garda Síochána may have information in relation to such criminal behaviour.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Staff (25 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: In common with many Government Departments, my Department has a number of civilian drivers appointed to support my work and that of the two Ministers of State. There are no Garda drivers assigned. In 2020, there were four drivers assigned until after the creation of the position of Minister of State with responsibility for land use and biodiversity when two additional drivers were engaged....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...or EU restrictive measures, least of all former members of the Irish Defence Forces. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has since confirmed that the matter has been referred to An Garda Síochána, and a range of restrictive measures covering persons and activities regarding Libya has been in place since 2011, including an arms embargo prohibiting the sale,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (27 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...and Community Development, representatives of the County and City Managers Association, including representatives of local authority dog wardens and veterinary inspectors, and representatives of An Garda Síochána. Among 15 recommendations, the report contains a recommendation to increase the number of dog wardens, noting the increased resource allocation which will be...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...an alarming account of the sexual exploitation of children by potentially organised groups in our society. Therefore, a close examination of the study's findings will be undertaken by Tusla and An Garda Síochána. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth will also work with the Department of Justice to review the findings and the recommendations of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (30 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...Programme. This marks the largest award of grant funding to animal welfare bodies ever made by my Department. The 2024 grants programme will open for applications later this year. All members of An Garda Siochana and the Customs Service are authorised officers under the 2013 Animal Health and Welfare Act. Questions regarding training for Gardai and Customs Officers should be directed to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (2 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...from information provided to my Department in May 2024 an investigation into activities involving the supply of equines for slaughter is in progress. Assistance and support is being provided by An Garda Síochána. As the investigation is on-going I am not in a position to comment further. I can confirm however that the operation of a slaughter plant is now fully suspended. A...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (26 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...and maintained in a manner that minimisesthe risk that the animal will stray. Breaches of the legislation can be reported to the Department's network of Regional Veterinary Offices or An Garda Síochana for investigation in respect of these aspects.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (15 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...of animal health and welfare.   The Act puts clear obligations on owners to look after animals under their care.  My Department continues to enforce the law in this important area, as do An Garda Síochána and authorised officers of the ISPCA and DSPCA.  The Programme for Government commits to the continued enforcement of the Act.  In relation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (18 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The burning of vegetation is controlled by the Wildlife Acts. Individuals who are found to burn vegetation within that prohibited period are liable to prosecution by An Garda Síochána or by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). My Department has no role in enforcement of this legislation. However, the Prescribed Burning Code of Practice – Ireland was first...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (4 Apr 2017)

Charlie McConalogue: ...difficult. That is a difficult thing for anyone to do, whether it would be a security man or whoever. What is the sanction? Is the person then trespassing? Can the race track call the Garda or is there a follow-on? If not, it is open to somebody to be totally obstructive and there are no means available to the track to follow through.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (2 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 326, 327 and 331 together. I can confirm that my Department provided support to a three-year investigation undertaken and led by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) which has resulted in the DPP directing that 5 individuals be prosecuted. The case relates to a variety of offences that occurred in the 2017 – 2019 period...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (10 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: ...my Department that the recently introduced travel restrictions associated with the Covid 19 situation have restricted their ability to view the applications and supporting documents in the local Garda Stations specified in the Public Notice. My Department is currently examining the matter in conjunction with its legal advisors, having regard to the legislative and public interest issues...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (23 Jul 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department has commenced an investigation, with the support of An Garda Síochána, into all matters relating to the events highlighted in the RTE programme. The full force of the law will be brought to bear in relation to these matters. Separately to the investigation referenced above, my Department is committed to undertaking a root and branch review of the issues identified,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Gorse Burning (7 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The burning of vegetation is controlled by the Wildlife Acts. Individuals who are found to burn vegetation within that prohibited period are liable to prosecution by An Garda Síochána or by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). My Department has no role in enforcement of this legislation. However, the Code of Best Practice for Prescribed Burning – Ireland was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (15 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...Act, 1,037 Department officials have been designated as authorised officers under the Act and can carry out inspections of premises in which animal are kept under the provisions of the Act. An Garda Síochána are also authorized officer under the Act as are authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (21 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...and welfare and replaced a number of enactments dating back over a century. Prosecutions under the Act have been pursued following investigations by authorised officers of the Department, An Garda Síochána and authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. These officers...

Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jul 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: ...Council for its advance preparations. It was also a credit to the many members of the local community in towns and villages who put such an effort into preparing the Inishowen Peninsula for it. The Garda also ensured it went so smoothly. The event showcased Inishowen and Donegal to an audience of up to 500 million people internationally as a tourist product. Will the Government ensure,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (15 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...the application are included in this advertisement. At the time of public consultation the Foreshore application and supporting documentation is made available for physical inspection at the appropriate local Garda Station.