Results 161-180 of 438 for garda speaker:James Browne

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (24 Apr 2018)

James Browne: 317. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda retirements from each Garda station in County Wexford in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18094/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

James Browne: Again, I thank the Deputy for raising the matter of Garda numbers in Donegal. We will always endeavour in the Department of Justice to ensure the Garda Commissioner is deploying gardaí fairly throughout the country as they are needed.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (30 Mar 2022)

James Browne: I have requested information from An Garda Síochána in order to respond to the Deputy's query, however, the information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy again once the information is received from the Garda Authorities.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Sep 2023)

James Browne: I hear the Deputy's concerns, and I will bring them to the Minister for Justice. Obviously, the provision of Garda stations is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the first instance, working with the OPW but I will bring the Deputy's concerns to the Minister for Justice.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (24 Feb 2022)

James Browne: ...area. Unfortunately, I cannot speak on behalf of the Department of Transport, but I will address the matter from the perspective of the Department of Justice. The Senator will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is, by law, responsible for the management and control of An Garda Síochána and the effective and efficient use of Garda resources to combat crime and keep our...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Nov 2023)

James Browne: These amendments are to ensure consistency in language in the Bill with others in the Statute Book. This change does not impact the Garda Commissioner's ability to vet persons in these categories. It remains open to the Garda Commissioner to do so to ensure the person is of good character.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (6 Dec 2016)

James Browne: 85. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a senior garda in each Garda division has been trained to act as a resource and liaison mental health officer in line with the recommendation 15.1.91 of A Vision for Change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38422/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (5 Dec 2017)

James Browne: 67. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda station in County Wexford as of 1 November 2017; the number of community gardaí in the division; and the number of Garda Reserve and new recruits assigned to the division since recruitment resumed in 2014. [51671/17]

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2023)

James Browne: ...to prevent crime and harm, particularly to individuals who are vulnerable and at risk. We are also committed to ensuring robust frameworks for governance, oversight and accountability of An Garda Síochána, as well as effective oversight of national security arrangements in this State. Turning to some of the issues mentioned in the debate, I will first deal with the...

Seanad: Transport Police Service: Motion (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: ...motion. I am here on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy Harris, who unfortunately cannot be present. Before I address the motion before the House, I condemn the assault on a member of An Garda Síochána over the weekend. I wish him a speedy recovery. A person has been charged, and in those circumstances I cannot comment any further on that particular incident. An...

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Feb 2023)

James Browne: .... Its objective is straightforward: to reduce the risk of sexual violence. The Bill strengthens Ireland's system for monitoring and managing sex offenders in the community. It will give An Garda Síochána and the Probation Service the tools to ensure sex offenders are managed effectively. I am sure every Member of this House shares my commitment to keeping our communities, and...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice (Supplementary) (1 Dec 2021)

James Browne: Much of the money that is being used this year for ICT capital is money that was intended to be spent next year, but was brought forward to this year. This is to allow the Garda Síochána to get a head start on plans to deal with the likes of cybercrime next year. As I said, €2 million of the IT allocation was brought forward from 2022 to put the Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...and I am very aware of the damaging effect it can have on communities, particularly disadvantaged areas. It is vital that people are safe and feel safe and my Department is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána have the resources they need to achieve this and to working across Government on a multi agency approach to the underlying causes of crime.  The government are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (23 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I fully agree with the Deputy. I spoke with communities in Dublin recently about ensuring consistency in who their community gardaí are, as there can be a high turnover due to gardaí moving on. We do not see the same level of turnover among juvenile liaison officers, who view their role as a longer term position. This issue can be examined to ensure consistency. The Deputy is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (18 May 2021)

James Browne: The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including operational decisions on the deployment of resources to tackle crime.  I am very conscious of how anti-social behaviour affects the quality of life for local communities. Preventing children...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (4 Dec 2018)

James Browne: 390. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding area mental health management teams and their meetings with a liaison from An Garda Síochána; the number of area mental health management teams that do not meet with a specific liaison officer from An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50574/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (10 Dec 2020)

James Browne: ...Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, the maximum penalty for a conviction for possessing a knife in a public place without good reason or lawful authority was increased from one to five years.  An Garda Síochána also has an extended power of search without warrant in relation to knives and offensive weapons. Proactive policing measures such as person searches...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (9 Feb 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes all operational policing decisions and direction of priorities for An Garda Síochána. Neither Minister McEntee nor I have a role in these independent functions. Minister McEntee is...