Results 241-260 of 878 for garda speaker:Heather Humphreys

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: .... This will allow for complaints about allegations of misconduct by serving judges to be made. The investigation of any criminal offence such as harassment or abusive behaviour is, of course, a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the deployment of Gardaí. As Minister, I have no direct responsibility for this matter I am informed by the Garda authorities that as at 30 September 2021, the latest date for which figures are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Tackling criminal gang activity is a key priority for the Government and an ongoing priority for An Garda Síochána. The Government has supported An Garda Síochána in addressing the threat from organised crime gangs through the introduction of a range of legislative measures. This includes the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, which was approved for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the purchase, allocation and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Pensions (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I can advise the Deputy that a Garda Widow's Pension in respect of the person concerned has now been approved and payment, including any arrears, will commence on Monday November 1, 2021.  

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the budget provided by Government to the Garda Commissioner continues to increase to unprecedented levels, with an allocation of €1.952 billion for 2021. Budget 2022 provides over €2 billion in funding. Since 2016, the budget for An Garda Síochána has increased by approximately €500m, or 33%. This has enabled 1400 extra...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the detection of and response to any criminal activity is an operational function for the Garda Commissioner, as per the Garda Síochána Act 2005. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. The operational review of crime statistics, at a national and regional level, is the responsibility of the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 273, 278 and 285 together. The continued disruption of the supply of all illicit drugs remains a priority for An Garda Síochána and the other state agencies tasked with responsibilities in this regard. A concerted effort has been made over the past year to ensure that the detection and prevention of these types of criminal activity have not been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I am pleased that Budget 2022 reflects the commitment of the Government to ensuring our communities are safe and that An Garda Síochána has the resources to be an effective and trusted policing service. The budget provided by Government to the Garda Commissioner continues to increase to unprecedented levels, with an allocation of €1.952 billion for 2021. Budget 2022 provides...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff. As Minister, I play no direct role in these independent functions. However, I am informed by Garda Authorities that as of 30 September 2021,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources.  As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters.  I am assured however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of emerging crime...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), for the management and administration of Garda business. Promotion and appointment to certain ranks within An Garda Síochána is under the Commissioner's remit under the Garda Síochána (Appointment to the Ranks of Inspector and Sergeant)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) for the management and administration of Garda business, which includes decisions relating to the Garda estate. The Commissioner is also the designated Accounting Officer for An Garda Síochána under the provisions of the Act and is independent in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...necessary to prevent the commission of a serious offence. Where an accused person is granted bail, the 2017 Act provides for stricter bail terms for repeat serious offenders, including the use of curfews and strengthens Garda powers to deal with breaches of bail.  If an individual fails to comply with any of the bail conditions, the judge will issue a bench warrant. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will make contact directly with the Deputy when this has been received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will make contact directly with the Deputy when this has been received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy may be aware, Minister Helen McEntee and the Minister of State with responsibility for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Robert Troy published the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 on 23 April. The Bill will bring Garda compensation claims within the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) process. This will benefit both claimants, in terms...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána on the matters raised by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the requested information is to hand

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff. Under Section 33 of the Act, the Commissioner shall determine the distribution and deployment of An Garda Síochána throughout the State....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff. Under Section 33 of the Act, the Commissioner shall determine the distribution and deployment of An Garda Síochána throughout the State....