Results 221-240 of 790 for garda speaker:Paschal Donohoe

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Insurance Costs (17 Apr 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ...Deputy D'Arcy, has outlined the different steps that Government is taking to respond to what I know is a very serious matter in our economy and society. He has been in very regular contact with An Garda Síochána and the Garda Commissioner about many aspects of this issue. He and I have received assurances that the Garda Síochána is looking to increase capacity in this...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Insurance Costs (17 Apr 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ...operation of business within our society and the delivery of services and activities that matter to our citizens. I refer to the legislative measures being implemented by Government, the work An Garda Síochána is doing, the expectation of further activity and commitments and when all this will be in place, and this will be in place. Those who lead the insurance industry have...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Insurance Industry (17 Apr 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ...work that the Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy, is doing to tackle this issue. Before I answer the Deputy's specific question I want to point to what has already happened. I refer to the work the Garda Síochána is continuing to do in this area of which there will be more in that space. The Minister has engaged with the Garda Commissioner on that. I refer to the work the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (17 Apr 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ...Commission has included the subject of capping damages in personal injuries litigation in its draft 5th Programme of Law Reform and this work will begin shortly.  In relation to the investigation of insurance fraud by the Gardaí, Minister of State D'Arcy has been in regular contact with the Garda Commissioner. The Minister of State has been  assured by the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Communications (17 Apr 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The current contract for the provision of radio services to An Garda Síochána and other emergency services is due to expire on 16 June 2019. This contract covers the provision of national narrowband secure digital radios network services as a managed service and as such no concession agreement was included in the contract. Officials of my Department are engaged in a in a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Communications (17 Apr 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ...and requirements of all agencies currently using, and those who may use this network in the future, for inclusion in the RFT documents.  A project group comprised of representatives from An Garda Síochána and other emergency services bodies has overseen and inputted into the drafting of RFT documents including technical and operational requirements.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (17 Apr 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I have been advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that two former Garda Station buildings in County Cavan have been sold.  These are Finea and Tullyvin. No former Garda stations in County Monaghan have been sold. The former Garda station at Shantonagh, Co. Monaghan was a leased property and this lease was surrendered following the closure of the station. The following table sets...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Data (2 Apr 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised that designated bodies are required to submit a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) to the Revenue and An Garda Síochána where they have a suspicion that a money laundering offence may have been committed. Tax evasion is a predicate offence for money laundering. In cases where the STR relates to other criminal activity it becomes a matter for An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (28 Mar 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ...the three remaining action points with deadlines set for various quarters throughout 2019. The actions implemented to date cut across a number of different areas and include: - The publication of by An Garda Síochána of the Guidelines for the Reporting of Suspected Fraudulent Insurance Claims by Insurance Entities to An Garda Síochána - The Law Reform...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Preparations (27 Mar 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ...am assured by Revenue that they will provide whatever technical expertise and assistance is required by the government negotiating team during this process. In terms of security and safety, An Garda Síochána is responsible for the security of the State and any issues relating to the safety and security of Customs Officers or Customs facilities are addressed to that organisation.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (26 Mar 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 182 and 183 together. I am advised that designated bodies are required to submit a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) to the Revenue Commissioners and An Garda S?ochána where they have a suspicion that a money laundering offence may have been committed. Tax evasion is a predicate offence for money laundering. In cases where the STR relates to other...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Investigations (26 Mar 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ...Act 2009. In relation to one of these alleged breaches, I am advised that NAMA has concluded its investigations and is satisfied that no breach has occurred. I am advised that NAMA is aware that An Garda Síochána is separately investigating the other alleged breach. Criminal investigations are a matter for An Garda Síochána and the DPP and to date, their investigations...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Data (26 Mar 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ...,872 €990,660 €1,004,173 €1,000,255 €900,024 €1,051,591 €1,061,248 €991,020 Also during this period, a total of 68 seized vehicles were appropriated for State use; 46 to Revenue, 18 to An Garda Síochána and 4 to the Defence Forces. This represents notional saving to the State of €1.3 million approximately.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Interdepartmental Working Groups (26 Mar 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ...and the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force Department of Finance Department of Justice and Equality Department of Defence Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation An Garda Síochána Office of the Revenue Commissioners Criminal Assets Bureau Central Bank of Ireland Companies Registration Office Charities Regulatory Authority Office of the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (26 Mar 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ...raised 4 issues, – namely, matters regarding the National Claims Information Database (NCID), notifying policyholders of claims made against them, updating the Book of Quantum, and setting up a dedicated Garda insurance fraud unit. In responding to the Deputy's question I propose to take each of these four issues in turn. National Claims Information Database (NCID): I can...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Expenditure (26 Mar 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I can confirm the totals costs incurred by the Office of Public Works (OPW) on security and maintenance on vacant former Garda Stations for the period from 1/1/2018 to 31/12/2018 was €343,956.43 These costs include any maintenance or other actions considered by OPW as being necessary to protect the structure and value of the property asset and/or for health and safety reasons. A...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (26 Mar 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The former Garda Station at Tubbermore Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin is in the full ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW).

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Insurance Costs (12 Mar 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ...remaining action points with deadlines set for various quarters throughout 2019. The actions implemented to date cut across a number of different areas and include: - The publication of by An Garda Síochána of the Guidelines for the Reporting of Suspected Fraudulent Insurance Claims by Insurance Entities to An Garda Síochána - The Law Reform Commission...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (12 Mar 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works has agreed with An Garda Síochána upgrade works to Longford Garda Station. These works include the construction of a two story extension incorporating new cells, prisoner processing facilities and office accommodation with alteration works to the existing cell area. This project is to be jointly funded by the Office of Public Works and An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (12 Mar 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works continues to review all options to provide the best possible accommodation solution for An Garda Síochána’s operational and policing needs in the area, while maintaining the existing Garda Station premises.