Results 201-220 of 4,786 for garda speaker:Charles Flanagan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda-PSNI Transfers (5 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: Recruitment to An Garda Síochána is governed by the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and the Garda Síochána (Admissions and Appointments) Regulations 2013.  There are a number of routes under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 through which individuals with policing experience and qualifications gained in another jurisdiction may join the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Certificates (5 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...jurisdictions, where it is deemed necessary to do so.  Decisions in relation to the grant of certificates to such personnel are made in accordance with the legislation and following consultation with the Garda authorities. An Garda Síochána and the PSNI co-operate on an ongoing basis in what is an essential relationship in guaranteeing security and community safety on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (5 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and control of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources.  This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles, in accordance with operational demand.  As Minister, I have no role in these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Juvenile Offenders (5 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...is underpinned by key principles which include using detention as a last resort and diverting children away from involvement in criminal activity. The first main filter in the youth justice system is the Garda Youth Diversion Programme, which focuses on preventing criminal behaviour as well as diversion from the criminal justice system and rehabilitation of children between 10 and 18 years...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (5 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and control of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources.  This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles, in accordance with operational demand.  As Minister, I have no role in these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (5 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and control of An Garda Síochána and for the effective and efficient use of Garda resources. This includes responsibility for matters including the opening hours of Garda stations, allocation of personnel and deployment of resources.  As Minister, I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (5 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...’s inquest into Mr O’Farrell’s death; Ms Lucia O’Farrell’s successful campaign leading to the introduction of Section 17 of the Road Traffic Act 2014; the Independent Review Mechanism’s review; and the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission’s investigation and report. Judge Haughton states in his interim report that he anticipated...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (5 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: At the outset it is important to note that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.  Works in relation to Garda accommodation are therefore progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the OPW. As the Deputy will be aware, a pilot scheme to open 6 Garda stations, both...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (5 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: First, it is important to be clear that vetting applications are processed by An Garda Síochána in accordance with the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 and other relevant legislation, including the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act 2016.  Within An Garda Síochána, the National Vetting...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (5 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for management and control of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources.  This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles, in accordance with operational demand.  As Minister, I have no role...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (5 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and control of An Garda Síochána and the efficient and effective use of resources. This includes responsibility for Garda ICT platforms.  As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters. I have been informed by Garda authorities that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (5 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...of a Deportation Order, signed on 20 February 2019, requiring them to remove themselves from the State and to remain outside the State. The enforcement of the Deportation Order is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau. However, representations have since been received on behalf of the person concerned, requesting that the Deportation Order be revoked...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (5 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...requested. They are next due to present on 01 April 2020. As a Deportation Order has been signed in respect of the persons concerned the enforcement of same becomes an operational matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).  All future queries in relation to the enforcement of a Deportation Order should be directed to the GNIB. It is open to the persons concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (5 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: .... This Order requires the person concerned to remove themselves from the State and to remain outside the State thereafter. The enforcement of the Deportation Order is an operational matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Representations have been received on behalf of the person concerned requesting that the Deportation Order be revoked, pursuant to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...currently has no outstanding applications pending from the person referred to by the Deputy. As the Deputy may be aware, my Department registers persons residing in the Dublin area only. The Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) are solely responsible for registering persons who reside in the Cavan area. GNIB appointments outside Dublin should be made to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (5 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...a Deportation Order, signed on 29 September 2017,  requiring them to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State.  The enforcement of the Deportation Order is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).    As previously advised, representations were received from the person concerned, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3(11)...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Government approved the plan earlier in the week. I am satisfied that the Garda Commissioner will now commence implementing the scheme. A sum of €6.5 million has been made available. It was always going to be a targeted scheme designed to proceed along the lines as envisaged in the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. It is expected that real progress...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Is that in terms of the Garda Síochána?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy. I will write to the Deputy directly once I receive it.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached record levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion and this is due to increase further to an unprecedented €1.88 billion for 2020. The capital budget for An Garda Síochána has also been significantly increased - a total of €92 million was provided this year, representing a...