Results 181-200 of 589 for garda speaker:Paul Kehoe

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Issues (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...’s stated goal to try to ensure that the current on-island border arrangements are maintained to the greatest extent possible. Responsibility for the security aspect of border control rests with An Garda Síochána, while the Revenue Commissioners also have responsibilities relating to their particular mandate. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: .... Commemorative events are being planned to mark this year's important milestones in the history of Ireland's participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations by the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána. Planning for these events is in the early stages of development. My Department is engaging with the Defence Forces, the Department of Justice and Equality, the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...commemorative events are being planned to mark this year's important milestones in the history of Ireland's participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations by the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána and civilian personnel. A State ceremony will take place in Dublin Castle on Sunday 24th June 2018. Arrangement are currently being finalised and details of this event...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...for Major Emergency Management, primary responsibility for responding to a severe weather event rests with the three designated Principal Response Agencies, namely the relevant Local Authority, An Garda Siochána, and the Health Service Executive. The Defence Forces provide the fullest possible assistance to the appropriate Lead Department in the event of a natural disaster or an...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Curragh Plains Representative Forum (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...and management of the Curragh Plains. The most recent meeting of the Forum took place in January 2018. It was attended by representatives of the Department of Defence, the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, Kildare County Council, Curragh Racecourse Ltd, the Irish Racehorse Trainers Association and Horse Racing Ireland. The issues discussed included legislation, traffic,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. On each occasion that the support of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). The visit afforded an opportunity to see at first hand the tremendous work done overseas by the Irish Defence Forces in the Middle East and also by An Garda Síochaná in Cyprus. It was a privilege to spend time with Irish forces serving abroad on our national feast day. The itinerary for the visit to Israel, from 14th to 15th March...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...Ministers under the Justice and Home Affairs umbrella. Within this State, primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (8 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...by our Irish Peacekeepers was clearly evident. Appropriate commemorative events are being planned to mark this year's important milestones in the history of Ireland's participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations by the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána. A State ceremony will take place in Dublin Castle on Sunday 24th June 2018. ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Fatalities (8 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ....  Specific procedures are in place for the repatriation of a member of the Defence Forces who is deceased while overseas. Following publication of the report and at the request of the then Minister for Defence, arrangements were made for the Garda Síochána to conduct a thorough and detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of...

Seanad: Defence Forces: Statements (1 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...review is expected towards the end of 2018. Society has changed since 2015 but we must be able to face the challenges. We will address them. I have every confidence in all of the security services, be it An Garda Síochána or the Defence Forces assisting An Garda Síochána as an aid to the civil power when required. I do not believe there is a crisis but I accept...

Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...the Act for five years; and this increases to an indefinite period where a sentence of imprisonment for two years or more has been imposed. A sex offender subject to these provisions must notify An Garda Síochána of his or her place of residence, and the Act allows the court to specify a period of post-release supervision. The 2001 Act also allows for the imposition of a sex...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council: Defence and Related Matters (26 Apr 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...personnel in receipt of the family income supplement. There are members of staff in the Department of Defence and right across every Department in receipt of it. I am not sure how many members of An Garda Síochána are in receipt of it. Family circumstances are the reason for that payment. The morale of the soldiers was raised. If there is one thing I do, it is to speak to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council: Defence and Related Matters (26 Apr 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...are working on this with the Departments of the Taoiseach and Foreign Affairs and Trade and other Departments. As the Deputy will understand, security on the Border and so on is a matter for An Garda Síochána. We will, under aid to the civil power, provide assistance into the future, as we did in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s - indeed, as we have always done. Deputy Chambers...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (17 Apr 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Primary responsibility for security matters and the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to provide assistance and support to An Garda Síochána when...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (17 Apr 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Joint Task Force on Drug Interdiction (JTF) was established in 1993 as a Government measure to improve law enforcement in relation to illegal drug smuggling and consists of members of An Garda Síochána, the Customs Service and the Naval Service. Overall responsibility for the prevention of drug trafficking rests primarily with the Customs Service of the Revenue...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (17 Apr 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Primary responsibility for security matters and the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to provide assistance and support to An Garda Síochána when...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (17 Apr 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...xa0; The GTF, which I Chair, meets every 6-8 weeks and at least 6 times a year. The GTF is comprised of Ministers, senior officials of Government Departments, senior officers of the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána and officials of other key public authorities having a lead or support role in Government and national emergency planning. Government Task Force on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Bomb Disposals Data (29 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Training Programme (28 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...on Defence, published in the Autumn of 2015, considered the security environment including the threat from international terrorism. It notes that the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for protecting the internal security of the State. The Defence Forces provide, on request, supports in aid to the civil power (ATCP) of an...