Results 161-180 of 1,065 for garda speaker:Simon Harris

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: At the outset I would like to assure the Deputy that this Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to create stronger, safer communities. My Department has provided funding for the recruitment of 1,000 new Gardaí this year and we are seeing more Garda recruits enter Templemore approximately every 11 weeks. As the Deputy will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the procurement, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda equipment. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. The Government is however committed to ensuring An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: I understand that Parliamentary Question No. 516 of 7 March 2023 refers to the number of arrests from Blanchardstown Garda station in 2022, and to-date in 2023. As the Deputy is aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes all operational policing...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: An Garda Síochána (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...my colleague and friend, Senator Ahearn, for raising this matter again. He has raised it on many occasions on behalf of the people of Clonmel. It is a huge issue for people and members of An Garda Síochána in the town. We need to provide the people of Clonmel and County Tipperary with this new Garda station in Kickham Barracks. It has been on the priority list for quite a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (3 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is, by law, responsible for the management of operational matters and it would not be appropriate for me, as Minister for Justice, to comment on intelligence or to speculate in relation to individuals associated with specific political parties.   The Deputy will, however, also appreciate that it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the recording of information on the Garda PULSE system. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the occupation of a victim of any crime is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (18 Dec 2014)

Simon Harris: The OPW has conducted a review of State owned sites in the area to identify any suitable sites for the development of a new Garda Station in Bailieborough.  As no suitable State owned site is available, it is intended that a notice will shortly be placed in local and national media seeking offers of suitable sites. The Office of Public Works advances the provision of facilities for An...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (4 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently reviewing State owned sites in the area to see if any are suitable for the development of a new Garda Station in Bailieborough. If no suitable State owned site is available, it is intended that a notice will be placed in local and national media seeking offers of suitable sites. The Office of Public Works advances the provision of facilities for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda Síochána is central to this policy. Since 2015, the Government has increased the budget of An Garda Síochána by approximately €672m, or 46%. This has allowed for sustained and ongoing recruitment and investment in new equipment and new vehicles. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (21 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including operational policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I would like to assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána have the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda resources. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am informed that the table below sets out the number of times An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: I am sure the Deputy will agree that the public is immensely grateful to An Garda Síochána for their outstanding dedication and commitment and for the important role that they play in our society. I am pleased to note the consistently high levels of public trust recorded in our Gardaí. The unprecedented funding of over €2.24 billion to An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: An Garda Siochana was fully consulted as this general scheme was developed. The Department of Justice continues to engage with An Garda Síochána in relation to the Sale of Alcohol Bill to ensure that it contains a full suite of enforcement powers to meet their policing needs. The Government is also committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (22 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the investigation of crime. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the distribution of Garda personnel and resources between the different Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in these operational matters. I can advise the Deputy that the new Garda Operating Model reflects and addresses the challenges of modern policing by enabling specialisation in the delivery of key...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Feb 2023)

Simon Harris: ...of 14 February 2023, which asked for 'the number of full-time senior investigating officers; and the total full-time equivalent of each child protection unit since 2019’. In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the distribution of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs, which is reflected in an allocation of over €2 billion in Budget 2023. This level of funding will provide a steady pipeline of new Gardaí in the coming years, supporting the recruitment of up to 1,000 Garda members and 400 new Garda staff. The attached document outlines the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for all HR matters relating to personnel within An Garda Síochána. As Minister I have no direct role in such matters. I have been advised by the Garda authorities that they do not hold specific records in the overtime reporting system on the role of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (28 Feb 2023)

Simon Harris: As you will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and have been advised that the table...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Office of Director of Public Prosecutions (25 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...Public Prosecutions, who is independent in her functions under the Prosecution of Offences Act 1974 (as amended). While the enforcement of road traffic legislation is an operational matter for the Garda authorities, I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that road traffic legislation is enforced as part of the day-to-day duties of An Garda Síochána. This includes responsibility...