Results 201-220 of 698 for garda speaker:Niall Collins

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Investigations (7 Jul 2015)

Niall Collins: ...condolences to her family too. I ask the Minister to outline the steps she has taken to ensure the independence and integrity of the investigation into the death of Sergeant Galvin at Ballyshannon Garda station. Could she also outline the timeframe for the completion of that investigation?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Strength (7 Jul 2015)

Niall Collins: 1. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on current Garda Síochána recruitment numbers and internal vacancy competitions; her projections for total Garda numbers in 2015, 2016 and 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27360/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Strength (7 Jul 2015)

Niall Collins: I have tabled this question to elicit an update on current Garda recruitment numbers. I would also like a comment on some reports in the press about an internal competition for vacancies at senior ranks within An Garda Síochána, with a case taken against the Public Appointments Service. Given the recent publication of the Central Statistics Office report and trends in that regard,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Strength (7 Jul 2015)

Niall Collins: The problem in the community, as I and others are being told, is that the Garda capacity to investigate and detect crime, as well as Garda response times, are under much pressure because of the downward trend in headcount. The Minister has indicated that there are 550 recruits in or about to be in training, which is welcome. Will the Minister indicate where we will go after those 550 have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Inspectorate Reports (7 Jul 2015)

Niall Collins: 20. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the actions she has taken to address the inadequacies as outlined in the Garda Síochána Inspectorate crime investigation report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27050/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (7 Jul 2015)

Niall Collins: 38. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is satisfied with the way the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission conducts its inquiries; if she is satisfied with the way it interacts with members of An Garda Síochána during these inquiries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27047/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abuse (2 Jul 2015)

Niall Collins: 124. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of the revelations emanating from the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry in Northern Ireland that An Garda Síochána was aware of the abuse of children by a person (details supplied) yet no actions were taken; the actions she will take to clarify this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (30 Jun 2015)

Niall Collins: 379. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda Síochána vehicles that have been assigned to Tallaght Garda station in Dublin 24 so far this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26281/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (30 Jun 2015)

Niall Collins: 380. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to assign additional personnel, vehicles and resources to Tallaght Garda station in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26282/15]

Credit Unions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (24 Jun 2015)

Niall Collins: ...consider the movement and its national network, they are minded of the fact that there has been a withdrawal by the Government of services across the country. The Minister of State knows the list: Garda stations; libraries; public health centres; post offices, which face their own challenges; and small schools. These are being unravelled out of communities and warehoused in large towns...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (24 Jun 2015)

Niall Collins: ...from one jurisdiction to another. If crime is becoming globalised, our systems must also globalise the means of fighting it. However, it is important the resources are provided to the courts and the Garda to implement this Bill. The Fianna Fáil Party's first priority in justice is to ensure that An Garda Síochána has the necessary membership and technology to provide a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (23 Jun 2015)

Niall Collins: 376. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the coroner's inquiry into the Kingsmill massacre; the actions taken by the Garda Síochána to assist this inquiry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24869/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (18 Jun 2015)

Niall Collins: 172. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new applications for handguns, by reference to calibre, make, and model, for target shooting that have been received by An Garda Síochána since she published the joint report of An Garda Síochána and her Department, regarding the review of firearms licensing to date; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (16 Jun 2015)

Niall Collins: 455. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on whether the €1,000 annual remuneration paid to members of An Garda Síochána Reserve is sufficient; her plans to increase this amount; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23366/15]

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (9 Jun 2015)

Niall Collins: ...table today. Where is the Moriarty report? We are hearing nothing about it. It took the Taoiseach months to admit publicly that he accepted the findings of the Moriarty tribunal. Is it with the DPP, the Garda or Revenue? The public is entitled to know. Rolling the clock forward to today, we have a major problem in respect of media ownership. The Government is not prepared to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (9 Jun 2015)

Niall Collins: 531. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps she is taking to remedy the long queues and delays at the Garda National Immigration Bureau offices for both Bureau cards and multi-entry visas, that begin as early as 4:00 am; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21431/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Witness Protection Programme (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: ...what they told me disturbing. Joey O'Callaghan sought a meeting with the Minister and it is a matter for her whether she can meet him. At the very least, would the Minister consider asking the Garda Inspectorate to carry out a review of the witness protection programme to see how it is operating? In the Minister's reply, she has told us it was operating at a high level within the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Witness Protection Programme (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: We have received different reports about different activities of the Garda Síochána and reviews carried out by the Garda Inspectorate. They have been greatly welcomed by every Member in this House and beyond. They have given some very insightful advice on how systems can be improved in terms of giving a better service to the people. I urge the Minister to take seriously my...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: 106. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the independent review of certain allegations of Garda misconduct; the estimated time of completion of the report; the proposed steps arising from the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19575/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: 123. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current total strength of An Garda Síochána; the number of gardaí who have retired per annum in the years 2010 to 2014; the estimated number of retirements in 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19374/15]