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Other Questions: Crime Levels (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Has consideration been given to adopting a policy applied in other countries whereby community policing is undertaken by police officers on motorcycles, quad bikes and mopeds? This practice allows them to police a wide area, be visible to members of the public in a meaningful way and move rapidly from one location to another in line with the requirement to be able to respond to criminal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Engagement with Mr. Vytenis Andriukaitis, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the Commissioner and his delegation to Ireland. It is good to see Commissioners touring member states. There was a reluctance to do this some years ago but I am delighted to see it is a growing trend and long may that continue. I have a few questions. How does the Commissioner feel about the possibility of having an EU-wide health regime where basic fundamentals would apply in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Engagement with Mr. Vytenis Andriukaitis, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I do not want an answer, but I think the difficulty we have is not drawing down the money, as we have the money, but that we are not allowed to spend it. That is the problem.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Engagement with Mr. Vytenis Andriukaitis, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: We have our priorities, we want to spend the money on housing.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 68. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which Garda numbers have increased over the past two years; the extent to which this increase manifests itself in deployment to local stations throughout the country and in County Kildare; the extent to which policing methods are likely to change in line with the need for rapid deployment, increased visibility...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 142. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which she anticipates to be in a position to increase the strength of An Garda Síochána at all ranks over the next four years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24689/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 143. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the policing methods of An Garda Síochána are synchronised with those in other jurisdictions, with particular reference to rapid deployment, the availability of technology and visibility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24690/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 148. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the deployment of An Garda Síochána in this country compares with best practice throughout Europe, if particular improvements are obviously required to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of the force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24695/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 144. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which she expects to be in a position to deploy extra gardaí to various stations throughout the country, including in County Kildare, and with particular reference to areas with an obvious need for extra policing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24691/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 145. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the Garda will benefit from the new forensic science laboratory at Celbridge, with particular reference to shortening delays in dealing with samples and the availability of the most modern technology; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24692/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 146. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to the policing experience of An Garda Síochána over the past number of years, including injury and loss of life, if steps will be taken to ensure that in their dealings with all manner of crime, including organised criminality, gardaí have access to the best protection, in terms of apparel and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Terrorism Measures (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 147. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which An Garda Síochána continues to be upgraded and supported to combat acts of terrorism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24694/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reorganisation (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 149. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the likely extent of reorganisation of An Garda Síochána in the aftermath of various inquiries, with a view to restoring confidence and support for the force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24696/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 150. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which An Garda Síochána has access as required to Interpol and Europol; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24697/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which evaluation has taken place of the utilisation of free criminal legal aid by professional criminals to advance their cause; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24698/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the various forms of crime continue to be monitored and appropriate action taken to address trends emerging in all areas throughout the country, urban and rural; if he has particular or specific strategies to deal with the issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24699/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the various categories of crime have fluctuated in the divisions and districts in County Kildare in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24700/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 154. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which crimes continue to be committed by persons on bail in respect of previous criminal activity; the extent to which multiple crimes continue to be committed in this fashion; the extent to which the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016 plans to deal with this issue comprehensively; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Strategies (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 155. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps she has taken to ensure first-time offenders in prison are segregated during recreation or rehabilitative training from members of criminal gangs seeking to recruit new membership; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24702/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Data (23 May 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 310. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of appeals against decisions made for various payments and entitlements which have been allowed; the number of cases in which the original decision of the appeals officer has been overturned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24062/17]