Results 241-260 of 589 for garda speaker:Paul Kehoe

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Issues (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...of itself give rise to additional border security requirements at this time. Primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Responsibility for the security aspect of border control rests with An Garda Síochána while the Revenue Commissioners also have responsibilities relating...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Anti-Terrorism Measures (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Primary responsibility for security matters and the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána.There is significant engagement on an ongoing basis with respect to international terrorism with other countries in the EU. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...for responding to emergencies caused by severe weather events, such as the storms and flooding, rests with the three designated principal response agencies, namely, the relevant Local Authority, An Garda Síochána, and the Health Service Executive. The Defence Forces provide the fullest possible assistance to the appropriate Lead Department in the event of a natural disaster or...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (18 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...for responding to emergencies caused by severe weather events, such as storms and flooding, rests with the three designated principal response agencies, namely, the relevant Local Authority, An Garda Síochána, and the Health Service Executive. The Defence Forces provide the fullest possible assistance to the appropriate Lead Department in the event of a natural disaster or...

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...to ten different missions throughout the world. These roles are often difficult and challenging. However, the Defences Forces are highly trained, fully equipped and have the necessary training and skillset to cope and succeed in all environments. The Defence Forces will continue to provide essential support for An Garda Síochána, as required, throughout 2018. This support...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (12 Oct 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Security vetting, which is a matter for the military authorities, has a number of layers and is conducted in conjunction with an Garda Síochána. The process has changed and modernised in recent years and is kept under ongoing review. The Military Authorities have kept me appraised of any changes in procedure and have confirmed to me that the security vetting procedures in place...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (11 Sep 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Defence has been afforded observer status by the Department of Justice and Equality, to the Working Group on industrial relations structures for an Garda Síochána. The official nominated to liaise with counterparts in the Department of Justice and Equality is Mr. Stephen Hall, Principal Officer, Conciliation and Arbitration Branch.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...and Arbitration Scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force, with the review to commence before the end of 2017. The output from the Working Group on Industrial Relations Structures for an Garda Síochána, which has been established by the Department of Justice and Equality, will be considered as part of the review of the arrangements for the Permanent Defence Force.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Curragh Plains Representative Forum (26 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...by the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2002, provides that it is an offence for a person to enter on and occupy property without the consent of the owner. Under the provisions of the Act, An Garda Síochána have the power, without warrant, to arrest a person who fails to leave when requested and seize anything they bring onto the property in question. Penalties for persons...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Bomb Disposals Data (12 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Deployment (11 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...for the use of Shannon Airport by foreign military aircraft and for the granting of permission for overflights by foreign military aircraft. The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of aid to the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Deployment (11 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: That would be a matter for An Garda Síochána. We are called upon as aid to the civil power by An Garda Síochána when we are required to provide a service at Shannon Airport. As I have stated, we have provided a service on 167 occasions since 1 January 2017. It is not my area of responsibility. It is a matter for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, which has...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: International Terrorism (11 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Defence Forces provide, on request, support to aid the civil power on an ongoing and contingent basis. An Garda Síochána can request a broad range of supports from the Defence Forces, including the services of explosive ordnance disposal teams and the Army Ranger Wing. The Deputy spoke about transportation of military personnel. One of the reasons we have rotary...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: International Terrorism (11 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...environment, including the threat from international terrorism. The security environment is kept under constant review. The White Paper notes that the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for protecting the internal security of the State. The Defence Forces provide, on request, supports in aid to the civil power of an ongoing and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Issues (11 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...’s stated goal to try to ensure that the current on-island border arrangements are maintained to the greatest extent possible. Responsibility for the security aspect of border control rests with An Garda Síochána, while the Revenue Commissioners also have responsibilities relating to their particular mandate. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Industrial Relations (11 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: As I have previously stated, I am keeping this matter under review pending the output of the Working Group on Industrial Relations Structures for an Garda Síochána, which has been established by the Department of Justice and Equality. Under the terms of the Defence (Amendment) Act, 1990 the Defence Forces Representative Associations are prohibited from being associated with, or...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (11 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...for responding to emergencies caused by severe weather events, such as storms and flooding, rests with the three designated principal response agencies, namely, the relevant Local Authority, An Garda Síochána, and the Health Service Executive. The Defence Forces provide the fullest possible assistance to the appropriate lead Department in the event of a natural disaster or...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks Closures (11 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...sale to Mayo County Council and it is expected that this will be fully completed shortly. Columb Barracks in Mullingar remains the property of the Department of Defence and is currently used by an Garda Síochána and the Customs Service for training purposes. A large part of the barracks is also in use by Westmeath GAA Board as a training centre. Various local community...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (11 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. As Chair of the Government task force on emergency planning, I am briefed at every meeting of the Government task force on the current security threat assessments, including those from potential domestic and international terrorism. The task...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Sexual Offences Data (5 Jul 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...by statutory and regulatory provisions and range from low level informal interventions to prosecution. Defence Forces personnel may make a complaint of an alleged breach of criminal law to an Garda Síochána. Members of the Defence Forces can avail of Personnel Support Services (PSS) which provides information, assistance and counselling on a range of matters including...