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

Helen McEntee: ...also responsible for the deployment of An Garda Síochána throughout the State and, as Minister, I have no direct role in these independent functions. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda Dog Unit (GDU) is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region and has a national remit under the direction and control of Assistant Commissioner,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: In Budget 2024, as part of the €2.3 billion Garda allocation, the Government provided funding for a new national centre of excellence in Dublin for the Garda Dog Unit, with the planned expansion to all Garda regions on a phased basis involving 50 handlers with access to 100 dogs of different capabilities. As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda equipment and resources. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in such matters. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Dog Unit is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region and has a National remit under the direction and control of Assistant Commissioner, Organised and Serious...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (22 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...Síochána, including any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda equipment and resources. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in such matters. I am advised that the Garda Dog Unit is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. I have also been informed that there are currently twenty nine dogs attached to the Garda Dog...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (15 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: I am very conscious of the huge distress that can be caused by the crime of dog theft and the strong emotional bonds that owners have with their pets. I can inform the Deputy that there is already comprehensive legislation in place to address such crimes of theft and fraud as well as related animal welfare offences, including: - The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013; -...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following are the approximate number of dogs reported stolen in 2019 and to the 30th June 2020: Year 2019 2020 (to 30 June) Number of dogs stolen 205 76 I am further advised that these figures are approximate as they are based on descriptions given on the PULSE system. As the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use. I am informed that the Garda Dog Unit (GDU) is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region and has a National remit under the direction and control of Assistant Commissioner,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (4 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...stalls and two stables) and Dublin Castle (two standing stalls) are occasionally utilised by the Garda Mounted Unit when on extended patrols in Dublin City Centre and the horses require rest or feeding. I am further advised that the Garda Dog Unit is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region and has a national remit under the direction and control of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (15 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use. I am informed by the Garda authorities that at 9 December 2020 there were 7 vehicles attached to the National Dog Unit and 4 vehicles attached to the Regional Dog Unit. For the Deputy's information, the table below as provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the number of new...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Nov 2023)

Helen McEntee: In Budget 2024, as part of the €2.3 Billion Garda Budget the Government provided funding for a new national centre of excellence in Dublin for the Garda Dog Unit, with the planned expansion to all Garda regions on a phased basis involving 50 handlers with access to 100 dogs of different capabilities While the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes decisions on the deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am informed that the Garda Dog Unit (GDU) is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region and has a National remit under the direction and control of Assistant Commissioner,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...which I am informed that €12m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet, which will mean more high visibility policing in our towns and cities. I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are currently 14 vehicles attached to the Garda Dog unit.  I am further informed that the tables below set out the number of vehicles allocated to and removed from the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (20 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: I am very conscious of the huge distress that can be caused by the crime of dog theft and the strong emotional bonds that owners have with their pets. I can inform the Deputy that there is already comprehensive legislation in place to address such crimes of theft and fraud as well as related animal welfare offences, including: - The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013; - Protection of Animals...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: ...any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda equipment and resources. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. An Garda Síochána have informed me that in 2021 four dogs were purchased for the Garda Dog Unit. I am also informed that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, plans sanctioned in 2020 to further expand the Dog Unit were delayed, however it is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (21 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...such thefts to divisional level as to do so could allow for the identification of injured parties. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following are the approximate number of domestic dogs and/or pets reported stolen to An Garda Síochána in 2018, 2019 and up to 15 July 2020. Dog Theft Incidents Garda Regions 2018 2019 2020* ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: ...continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use. I am informed by the Garda authorities that at 15 April 2021 there were nine vehicles attached to the Garda Dog Unit. I am further informed by the Garda authorities that one vehicle was removed from the Garda Dog Unit in 2020 and two vehicles have been removed from the unit so far...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, which includes the provision of health care for the dogs and horses in both the Garda Mounted Unit and the Garda Dog Unit. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am advised by the Garda authorities that during 2023 a total...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (28 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: ..., the handling of stolen property and the possession of stolen property. The offence of theft provided for by this legislation would, based on the broad nature of the offence, include the theft of dogs. A maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment is provided for in the case of offences of theft and handling of stolen property; while a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment is provided...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...102 4x4 and 52 others (refers to MPV, SUV, Minibus or Prisoner Conveyance Vehicles). The table below, which has been provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the number of marked and unmarked vehicles allocated to the Garda Dog Unit on 30 April 2021 and 30 April 2024, the latest date for when figures are available. Dog Unit Vans Marked Vans Unmarked...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (6 May 2015)

Helen McEntee: 199. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the person and-or body responsible for placing dog littering bins in Balrath Forest Park (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17422/15]