Results 161-180 of 263 for garda speaker:Jack Chambers

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Expenditure (21 Nov 2018)

Jack Chambers: ...in budgetary allocations and the allocation is stagnant. Management also made a notable point in its report. When compared to the Minister for Justice and Equality, military management states An Garda Síochána is receiving an additional €60 million in 2019 to fund Garda reforms and the introduction of 800 new recruits. Similarly, the overseas aid allocation has been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Performance Management Systems (16 May 2017)

Jack Chambers: 131. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the specific objectives and criteria set between her Department and the then Garda Commissioner that had to be met for performance-related awards to be paid to senior gardaí as part of the scheme run by the committee for performance awards for the years 2003 to 2007, inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (14 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: ...the Road Safety Authority has carried out a data impact assessment on mobile phone detection. However, my officials will shortly seek legal advice on the camera enforcement powers conferred on An Garda Síochána by the Road Traffic Act 2010. This advice will be an important input into the development of the camera strategy and associated data protection issues. Section 81 of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Performance Management Systems (16 May 2017)

Jack Chambers: 132. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the key performance indicators that were utilised or considered by her Department and the then Garda Commissioner that had to be met for performance-related awards to be paid to senior gardaí as part of the scheme run by the committee for performance awards for the years 2003 to 2007, inclusive; and if she will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: My second question references some of the commentary on statistics that was outlined by the Garda Inspectorate and the CSO. What is being done to address the fact that 17% of calls were not on the PULSE database? I know there have been some improvements recently but does the Commissioner believe we can have full confidence in the statistics in light of the anomalies that have described by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: ..., a free test is provided where an appointment cannot be offered within a 28-day period. I am advised that over 4,100 free tests have been provided so far in 2023. Finally, the RSA has made An Garda Síochána aware that some vehicle owners continue to have issues securing an NCT appointment. Motorists should keep a record of their upcoming test date in their vehicle. However,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...I know the cost is still persistently high for many motorists. However, enforcement will improve. There is strength in data sharing with the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, which will help An Garda Síochána enforce some of the mismatches in data and the current inability to match records. It will provide a legal basis for the insurance database and other matters which have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (29 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...the fleet. However, a noise test is carried out during the NCT where vehicle exhaust noise is excessive. Enforcement of noise pollution, as with all road traffic legislation, is a matter for An Garda Síochána. The Gardaí are empowered to stop cars with removed or faulty silencers and penalties apply under the Road Traffic Acts. This does not include the power to seize a...

Other Questions: Anti-Social Behaviour (19 Oct 2017)

Jack Chambers: ...apologies. He has asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the progress he has made with the Ministers for Transport, Tourism and Sport; Housing, Planning and Local Government; the Garda Commissioner and the Chairman of the Revenue Commissioners in establishing a multi-agency approach in order to ascertain if there are additional legislative or other solutions which could...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Interim Report on Review of Youth Referrals: An Garda Síochána (13 Feb 2019)

Jack Chambers: ...reported is just lost. They do not know if the investigation is closed, if there is no end to it or what the outcome is. There could be an accountability process from the public's side where An Garda Síochána should develop a public awareness initiative to encourage people to check where their reported crime is on the system so they know. This would provide an internal change...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Jack Chambers: .... Why has no one who has already attacked, assaulted or brought violence to that company been brought to justice? This is a trend on which there is a need for serious co-operation between the Garda and the PSNI, as I accept the Commissioner has committed to.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Rebates (19 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...owner. Motor Tax Form RF120 must be completed and submitted to the vehicle owner's local motor tax office, run by the local authorities. The form must be witnessed and stamped by a member of An Garda Síochána. A minimum of 3 unexpired whole calendar months must be left on the disc.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has a statutory remit to report on fatal, serious and minor injury collisions on public roads. The RSA receives collisions data from An Garda Síochána for this purpose and produces official statistics to help develop evidence-based road safety interventions. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has a statutory remit to report on fatal, serious and minor injury collisions on public roads. The RSA receives collisions data from An Garda Síochána for this purpose and produces official statistics to help develop evidence-based road safety interventions. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (30 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has a statutory remit to report on fatal, serious and minor injury collisions on public roads. The RSA receives collision data from An Garda Síochána for this purpose and produces official statistics to help develop evidence-based road safety interventions. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Transport Policy (29 May 2018)

Jack Chambers: ...and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress he has made with the Ministers for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Housing, Planning and Local Government, Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, the Garda Commissioner and other relevant agencies in identifying more effective possible solutions which can assist in dealing with the use of scrambler and quad bikes; the responsibilities he has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (25 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has a statutory remit to report on fatal, serious and minor injury collisions on public roads. The RSA receives collision data from An Garda Síochána for this purpose and produces official statistics to help develop evidence-based road safety interventions. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (7 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has a statutory remit to report on fatal, serious and minor injury collisions on public roads. The RSA receives collision data from An Garda Síochána for this purpose and produces official statistics to help develop evidence-based road safety interventions. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (20 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: ...estimate of approximately 250,000 such vehicles operating on Irish roads. Details on any legal offences or prosecutions that may have occurred in relation to the Database are a matter for An Garda Síochána. Neither my Department nor MIBI would have access to this information.