Results 141-160 of 1,001 for garda speaker:Simon Coveney

Leaders' Questions (8 Mar 2018)

Simon Coveney: No one is offering anyone a pat on the head. We are in the process of fundamental reform of An Garda Síochána. There are multiple examples of how this is happening, not least in the method by which a new Garda Commissioner will be chosen and appointed. The evidence given yesterday to the joint committee needs significant follow-up. I do not think that it is helpful for the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (10 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: Generally, the security co-operation discussion revolves around the co-operation between the Police Service of Northern Ireland, PSNI, and An Garda Síochána. If there are cases, and the Deputy has mentioned some to me in the past, of individuals in prison or awaiting trial that he would like me to raise with the Secretary of State to get an answer, I am happy to do that for him....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (11 Feb 2014)

Simon Coveney: ...thoroughly reviewed the material received and reverted to the other attendees at the meeting for clarification on some points and then spoke to Coillte management. Contact was also made with An Garda Síochána to ascertain the status of a complaint which has previously been lodged with them. In the course of their Departmental investigation a great deal of detailed information,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (10 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. Notwithstanding the discussions that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (10 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. Notwithstanding the discussions that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cybersecurity Policy (12 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ..., retains overall responsibility for cyber security at a national level but, of course, the response to cyber threats is a whole-of-Government challenge with inputs in the security domain from An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces. I would also note that An Garda Síochána has the role of investigating and prosecuting cybercrime. The primary role of the Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (26 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: ...my priority as Minister for Defence to ensure that the operational capacity of the Defence Forces is maintained to the greatest extent possible. The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State and, in the event of a terrorist incident, it is An Garda Síochána who would be the first...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (3 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 499 and 500 together. The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (19 Jul 2011)

Simon Coveney: ...by the Forestry Act 1946 and related Regulations. Under Section 37 of the Forestry Act 1946, a notice of intention to uproot or cut down a tree must be given to the Sergeant-in-Charge of the Garda Síochána Station nearest to the tree to be felled. The felling notice, otherwise known as a Limited Felling Licence application, must be lodged with the Gardaí not less than 21 days and not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Cattle Theft (21 Jan 2014)

Simon Coveney: The theft of any property, including cattle, is a criminal offence and should be reported to the Garda Síochána which is the appropriate authority to investigate and pursue such criminality. Officers of my Department assist the Gardaí with their investigations into such reported events. There is also close liaison with the relevant authorities in Northern Ireland such that the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (18 Feb 2015)

Simon Coveney: Responsibility for the prevention of drug trafficking rests primarily with the Customs Service of the Revenue Commissioners. Responsibility for the prevention of crime rests primarily with An Garda Síochána. However, the White Paper on Defence (2000) provides for a security role for the Naval Service and the Air Corps to assist and support the civil authorities in this important...

Leaders' Questions (8 Mar 2018)

Simon Coveney: .... Therefore, the issues were really only raised directly yesterday with the Oireachtas committee. Of course, the Government and Department of Justice and Equality now need to follow up with the Garda to understand the basis for the concerns and complaints. It is totally unacceptable if people raising issues within the Garda concerning the misclassification of crime are being persuaded...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (28 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...witnesses for this section, which includes school teachers. Section 9 of the APS 1E form relates to the verification of the applicant's identity. This section must be witnessed by a member of An Garda Síochána. With regard to the specific application to which the Deputy refers, section 9 of this application was incomplete, with no Garda witness recorded. The Passport Service...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State and in the event of a terrorist incident, An Garda Síochána would be the first responders. An Garda Síochána may request assistance from the Defence Forces in the context of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP). Significant and continuous...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Review (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: I am sorry, but the people on the street should be reassured that we have An Garda Síochána, which is the primary response body in emergencies. Its emergency response units have been highly trained at home and abroad and have significant capacity. They are supported by Defence Forces personnel when called upon to do so. Speaking as the Minister with responsibility for the Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: International Terrorism (24 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 292, 294, 296 and 298 together. The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State and, in the event of a terrorist incident, it is An Garda Síochána who would be the first responders. Additionally, An Garda Síochána may request specific assistance from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Appointment of Special Envoys: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence (7 Sep 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...I was. Officials in the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Defence determined that this incident fell into the realm of a cyberattack and made the appropriate notifications to An Garda Síochána. I handed my phone over to An Garda Síochána at that point and the National Cyber Security Centre and I took extensive advice from the head of the National...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Data (14 Jul 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 453 and 454 together. The Department of Justice and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP), which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Scheme (11 Jun 2013)

Simon Coveney: Any incident involving stolen cattle should be reported to the Garda Siochana in the first instance as the Gardai have primary responsibility for investigating such matters. Stolen cattle cannot be traded legally in the State as all bovines must bear official ear tags, be properly registered and be located on this Department’s Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) database in the...

Human Trafficking. (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: ...that the liaison officer from GNIB would come and meet with Edith in the Dóchas Centre as we believed they had more knowledge and experience of assessing victims of trafficking than the local gardaí in Mayo. However after two requests the GNIB liaison officer was not sent to meet with Edith and the assessment of Edith as a presumed victim of sex trafficking was left to the gardaí in...