Results 1-20 of 51 for garda reserve speaker:David Stanton

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Oct 2022)

David Stanton: 54. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of the Garda Reserve; the gender breakdown of the Garda Reserve; the situation with regard to recruitment to the Garda Reserve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52356/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (22 Nov 2022)

David Stanton: ...and business owners the fear of crime reduces significantly within such neighbourhoods. Lowering fear of crime enhances the well-being of residents and business owners. This is where the Garda Reserve has a huge role to play. On 19 October 2021, the Garda Reserve Strategy 2021-2025 was published. I congratulate the Commissioner and his team for producing a strategy with measurable...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (22 Nov 2022)

David Stanton: ..., which the Minister of State has not addressed although it was the main point I made. One issue I recognise in the Minister of State's response is the pathway to full membership. The reserve strategy acknowledges this when it states that the Garda Reserve provides an opportunity to experience a career in policing and may encourage some individuals to pursue a full-time career as a...

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (11 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons serving in the Garda Reserve; when he plans to hold the next recruitment drive for new Garda reserves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12167/10]

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary) (26 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: Extra Garda Reserve members are costing €205,000. There are not 205 extra Garda Reserve members, however.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Sep 2021)

David Stanton: 536. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of the Garda Reserve by rank; the establishment of the Garda Reserve by rank; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43306/21]

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (2 Mar 2006)

David Stanton: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the way in which members of the new Garda reserve force will be compensated in the event of loss of wages from their civilian employment due to injuries received in the course of carrying out duties as members of the Garda reserve force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8745/06]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2023)

David Stanton: The Minister spoke earlier about the ongoing work to build stronger and safer communities and his plans to recruit extra gardaí and increase the number of gardaí, which are very welcome. The visible presence of gardaí in uniform on our streets is very important for our communities. Many men and women would like to serve in the Garda Reserve. Can the Minister tell me when...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (8 Dec 2016)

David Stanton: ...Minister for Justice and Equality, who cannot be here today, unfortunately. She sends her apologies to the Senator. I thank Senator Boyhan for raising this important issue. He will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of resources among the various Garda divisions and that the Tánaiste has no direct role in the matter. It is a matter for the...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Districts (8 Nov 2016)

David Stanton: ...who cannot be here today, I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. The Government has, in its programme for a partnership Government, recognised community policing as the embodiment of An Garda Siochána, providing a means of recognising that every community, both urban and rural, has its own concerns and expectations. It commits the Government to ensuring visible,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: 145. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of An Garda Síochána and the Garda Reserve; her Department’s plans to further increase the strength of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57949/21]

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Divisional Headquarters (31 May 2018)

David Stanton: ...official business. He sends his apologies. He and I thank Deputy Cassells for raising this matter in the House. The Deputy will be aware that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works. The Minister for Justice and Equality has no direct role in these...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (5 Jul 2022)

David Stanton: I agree with my colleague that we need gardaí on the beat, out on the street and visible. A lot of them are tied up with paperwork and filing reports and so forth. What is the situation with respect to the other branch of the Garda that has not been mentioned, namely, the Garda Reserve? I understand there are moves afoot to recruit members to it. What are the plans there and when...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (23 Mar 2017)

David Stanton: ...the Tánaiste who cannot be here this evening. She sends her apologies. In its Programme for a Partnership Government, the Government has recognised community policing as the embodiment of An Garda Síochána, providing a means of recognising that every community, both urban and rural, has its own concerns and expectations. It commits the Government to ensuring a strong...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (3 Dec 2008)

David Stanton: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applicants for the Garda Reserve; the number of these applicants who are turned down as a result of failing a hearing test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44372/08]

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary) (26 Nov 2014)

David Stanton: As well as crime figures I believe. If there are no further questions on that subhead, the next one is A2.9 for the Garda Reserve, on which Deputy Niall Collins has some questions. I note an additional €205,000 is being sought in this regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Garda Commissioner (11 Nov 2015)

David Stanton: It would be remiss of us not to comment on the Garda Reserve. Will the Commissioner gives an idea of how it is going?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (29 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 112. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of the Garda Reserve; the number of female and male members respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16086/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2022)

David Stanton: 62. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No.112 of 29 March 2022, when the recruitment competition for the Garda Reserve will be launched; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26136/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Reserve (20 Oct 2022)

David Stanton: The Minister of State said there would be recruitment next year. When next year will that be? Will it be in January, February, March or December? What does he envisage will be the strength of the Garda Reserve over time? What is the target in that regard?