Results 221-240 of 375 for garda speaker:Willie O'Dea

Written Answers — Military Escorts: Military Escorts (12 Oct 2006)

Willie O'Dea: ...had fallen in real terms over the years to the situation where it was only covering 43% of the total costs. The total cost in respect of the provision by the Defence Forces of assistance to the Garda Síochána in protecting movements of cash for the years 2001 to 2005 was as shown in the table. Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Total number of escorts 2,488 2,516 2,335 2,425 2,252 Cost of...

Defence Forces Inquiry. (12 Oct 2006)

Willie O'Dea: ...and the Defence Forces interacted with the Barrett family after Kevin's death and identified clear failings and shortcomings. Immediately on receipt of Mr. Hurley's report, I contacted the Garda Commissioner and asked him to provide me with his early views on any possible assistance the Garda Síochána might be in a position to provide. The Garda officer assigned to the case continues to...

Defence Forces Inquiry. (12 Oct 2006)

Willie O'Dea: I keep the family informed. I do not know whether all witnesses were available. I handed the matter over to the Garda Síochána and a Garda investigation is being conducted at the level of chief superintendent. I hope it will be concluded by the end of the year. We should not discuss exhumation orders in the House. I am in close touch with Mrs. Barrett, Kevin Barrett's mother, and she...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (11 Oct 2006)

Willie O'Dea: ...We have when requested responded to requests from a number of external investigations including the Commission of Inquiry into the Dublin and Monaghan Bombings, the Smithwick Inquiry and from the Garda Síochána. A number of internal investigations have been carried out during that period in relation to matters pertaining to the Defence Forces including Courts of Inquiry arising from...

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (5 Oct 2006)

Willie O'Dea: ... Official Runaí Aire Official Staff Officer 8-Aug-94 8-Aug-94 Baldonnel — Farranfore — Baldonnel Mr. B. Ahern Minister for Finance Beech Official Public Servant (Garda Síochána) 8-Sep-94 8-Sep-94 Dublin — Dungloe — Dublin Mr. B. Ahern Minister for Finance Helicopter 9-Sep-94 10-Sep-94 Baldonnel — Friedrichsafen — Baldonnel Mr. B. Ahern...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 Jul 2006)

Willie O'Dea: ...Size: See membership. Membership: The Task Force is Chaired by myself and membership includes Ministers, Senior Officials of Government Departments, Senior Officers of the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána, and Officials of other key public authorities. Reporting Mechanism: Not applicable. Period of Existence: The Task Force was established, in October 2001. 3. Steering...

Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (22 Jun 2006)

Willie O'Dea: ...Force was established in 2001. I chair these meetings. The membership of the Task Force includes Ministers, Senior Officials of Government Departments, Senior Officers of the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána, and officials of other key public authorities that have a lead or support role in Government Emergency Planning. Issues such as avian flu and any possible implications for human...

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (22 Jun 2006)

Willie O'Dea: ...how this might be implemented, having regard to the fact that the Medical Officer may have no standing in the foreign jurisdiction. Immediately on receipt of Mr. Hurley's report, I contacted the Garda Commissioner and asked him to provide me with his early views in relation to any possible assistance that the Garda Síochána might be in a position to provide. The Garda officer assigned to...

Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (22 Jun 2006)

Willie O'Dea: ...are coordinated and exercised by the various lead Government Departments at a national level and through the Local Authorities, including the Fire Services, the Health Service Executive and the Garda Síochána at local and regional level. As chairman of the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning, I have requested Departments and key public authorities to ensure that there are...

Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (22 Jun 2006)

Willie O'Dea: .... Emergency plans are coordinated by the various lead Government Departments at a national level and through the Local Authorities, including the Fire Service, the Health Service Executive and the Garda Divisions at local and regional levels.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Deployment: Defence Forces Deployment (22 Jun 2006)

Willie O'Dea: ...Defence Forces, as assigned by Government, are set out in the White Paper on Defence which was published in February 2000. To aid the civil power (meaning in practice to assist, when requested, An Garda Síochána, who have the primary responsibility for law and order, including the protection of the internal security of the State) is among the assigned roles. The Defence Forces, pursuant...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Deployment: Defence Forces Deployment (22 Jun 2006)

Willie O'Dea: The primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with An Garda Síochána. The Defence Forces, pursuant to their role of rendering aid to the civil power, assist the Garda as required. Defence Forces Border operations are undertaken as aid to civil power (ATCP) requests. The Defence Forces also assist the Garda in relation to prisoner escorts, cash escorts and...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (22 Jun 2006)

Willie O'Dea: ...serving in the Defence Forces above the levels provided for in the White Paper. Responsibility for the prevention of drug trafficking and other such illegal activities rests primarily with the Garda Síochána and the Revenue Commissioners. The White Paper on Defence provides for a security role for both the Naval Service and the Air Corps to assist and support the civil authorities in...

Written Answers — Cash Escorts: Cash Escorts (22 Jun 2006)

Willie O'Dea: ...had fallen in real terms over the years to the situation where it was only covering 43% of the total costs. The total cost in respect of the provision by the Defence Forces of assistance to the Garda Síochána in protecting movements of cash for the years 2001 to 2005 is contained in the table. Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Total number of escorts 2,488 2,516 2,335 2,425...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (22 Jun 2006)

Willie O'Dea: I propose to take Questions Nos. 213, 218 and 219 together. An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for law and order, including the protection of the internal security of the State. The potential threats to the State arising from terrorism are continuously monitored by them in cooperation with the Defence Forces. It is important that all prudent precautions are taken and that matters...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Jun 2006)

Willie O'Dea: ...award a contract for research into women's attitudes to military life and a career in the Defence Forces, which will inform our recruitment policy in the future. The operational requirements of An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces are not directly comparable. My Department is not specifically targeting the recruitment of ethnic minorities for the Defence Forces at present. Currently...

Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (9 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: .... Emergency plans are co-ordinated by the various lead Government Departments at a national level and through the Local Authorities, including the Fire Service, the Health Service Executive and the Garda Divisions at local and regional levels. A key area of activity for the Office of Emergency Planning is oversight of emergency planning; to refine and develop the arrangements that exist,...

Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (9 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: ...are co-ordinated and exercised by the various lead Government Departments at a national level and through the Local Authorities, including the Fire Services, the Health Service Executive and the Garda Divisions at local and regional level. As chairman of the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning, I have requested Departments and key public authorities to ensure that there are...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Investigations: Defence Forces Investigations (9 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: ...Kevin Barrett in the aftermath of his tragic death, on 18 February, 1999, while serving with the 84th Infantry Battalion in Lebanon. Immediately on receipt of Mr. Hurley's report, I contacted the Garda Commissioner and asked him to provide me with his early views in relation to any possible assistance that the Garda Síochána might be in a position to provide. A Garda officer has since...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Deployment: Defence Forces Deployment (9 May 2006)

Willie O'Dea: An Garda Síochána have the primary responsibility for law and order, including the protection of the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces is the provision of aid to the civil power (meaning in practice to assist, when requested, an Garda Síochána), which duties include the protection and guarding of vital installations. I have been advised by the...