Results 261-280 of 589 for garda speaker:Paul Kehoe

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Industrial Relations (27 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...with the present arrangements in place for the Defence Forces. However, I am keeping the 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.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (27 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 655 and 656 together. Primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence (2015) is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to provide assistance and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (20 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 724. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to review the age limits for applications to An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26833/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Negotiations (20 Jun 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: Defence Forces Deployment (20 Jun 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence (2015) is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to provide assistance and support to An Garda Síochána when requested to do so....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (30 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: Primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence (2015) is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to provide assistance and support to An Garda Síochána when requested to do so....

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (24 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...are reasons for this that date to the foundation of the State and the Irish Defence Forces. However, the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, in negotiations on Garda pay a number of months ago, spoke about the GRA having access to the Workplace Relations Commission. I insisted at Cabinet that officials from my Department sit on that committee...

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (24 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...but the financial and economic resources are in place to achieve it. While people are exiting the Defence Forces, more people are coming in on an annual basis than are leaving. There are issues with Garda checks and I have challenged the Chief of Staff and the Garda Commissioner to mitigate the issues there. There are over 55,000 recipients of family income supplement in Ireland. The...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (23 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...to board and inspect all fishing vessel and their cargoes in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and, when necessary, to formally detain vessels and direct them to port for arrest by An Garda Síochána. The White Paper on Defence (2015) sets out the equipment agenda for the Defence forces including investment priorities for the Naval Service and for the air Corps. This...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (18 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...from PDFORRA seeking to have access to the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court made available to them in the event of any future legislative changes being made to provide An Garda Síochána with access to same. I am advised that the proposals in relation to An Garda Síochána being granted such access will require detailed legislative changes and the...

Other Questions: Air Corps (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...in accordance with its primary security roles, including Army and Naval Service supports, maritime patrols and fishery protection and supports in aid to the civil power, such as operation of the Garda helicopters and fixed-wing fleet. In 2016, as with all other elements of the Defence Forces, the Air Corps responded to 100% of requests for aid to the civil power, comprising 1,350 separate...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Air Corps Strength (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...the Air Corps is doing an outstanding job in that regard. Last week, we saw that the Air Corps was able to assist with the forest fires in Sligo and Galway. That is more assistance. We also assist An Garda Síochána in respect of its helicopter operations.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: International Terrorism (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...on Defence, published in the Autumn of 2015, considered the security environment, including the threat from international terrorism. It 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 (ATCP) of an...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Issues (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...on-island border arrangements are maintained to the greatest extent possible. 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 to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (17 May 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 (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. Since 5 February 2003, the Gardaí...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Intelligence (17 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...Paper on Defence, published in the Autumn of 2015, considered the security environment, including the threat from terrorist attacks. It 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 (ATCP) of an...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (16 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...ongoing management, protection and future development of the Plains. Membership of the Forum, which is chaired by the Department of Defence, includes representatives from the Defence Forces, an Garda Siochana, Curragh Racecourse, Curragh Racehorse Trainers and Kildare County Council. The Forum also considers inputs from other representative groups of stakeholders and interested parties...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Garda Vetting Applications (11 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the person or body to which requests for Garda vetting for transport companies that provide transport for school bus services should be sent, in view of the fact that a person cannot request clearance for themselves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22556/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Garda Vetting Applications (11 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 119. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the person or body that manages Garda vetting requests for companies that provide transport for school bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22644/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Garda Vetting of Personnel (11 May 2017)

Paul Kehoe: 200. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE requests Garda vetting for a private transport company that is contracted by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22557/17]