Results 261-280 of 612 for garda speaker:David Stanton

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (27 Sep 2017)

David Stanton: ...talking about here. It would be impossible for somebody to decide what somebody else might think is sufficient. What the Senator is now saying is that a person in an office, whether that be in An Garda Síochána or the DPP, should decide what is sufficient, which makes the amendment irrelevant in many ways, if that is the case, but we are not even saying that. We are not saying...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (27 Sep 2017)

David Stanton: ...to a range of bodies outside those intended by the EU directive. The Bill focuses primarily on applying the provisions of the directive to victims of criminal offences that are reported to the Garda Síochána. There are, of course, other agencies and bodies which have been mentioned that are investigative and also prosecute, such as local authorities, some Government Departments...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (27 Sep 2017)

David Stanton: ...30 altogether. The majority investigate and prosecute offences of a more regulatory nature which, as the Senator said, do not have direct victims in the same way as offences investigated by the Garda Síochána. The approach we are taking in this Bill is to focus on offences commonly understood to be criminal in nature, which are primarily investigated by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Protection (11 Sep 2017)

David Stanton: ...the organisation with statutory responsibility for investigating and assessing child abuse. Out of hours or when a concern is very serious, centre management and staff are advised to contact An Garda Síochána. All policy documents and codes of practice that contractors are obliged to implement, including RIA's Child Protection Policy, are available on the RIA website at .

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2017)

David Stanton: ...minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime. The EU victims' directive is largely being implemented on an administrative basis by the criminal justice agencies. An Garda Síochána is central to dealing with victims. It is the first to receive an official report of an alleged crime, and is still with the case when a person is convicted and sent to...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2017)

David Stanton: ...wider application here than in other member states. For that reason, the Bill focuses primarily on applying the provisions of the directive to victims of criminal offences that are reported to the Garda. I acknowledge that other agencies and bodies have investigation and prosecution functions such as local authorities, some Departments, specialist authorities, Revenue, etc. To cover all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (13 Jul 2017)

David Stanton: I am aware of an email containing such allegations and this was immediately referred to An Garda Síochána for their attention. Such allegations are of serious concern and must of course be investigated thoroughly. The outcome of any investigation is a matter for the Gardaí and the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (5 Jul 2017)

David Stanton: ...by the UNHCR. Refugees are interviewed by officials of my Department to establish that Ireland can meet their particular needs, including medical needs. They are also interviewed by members of An Garda Síochána and their fingerprints are checked against international databases for security reasons. Resettlements in Mullingar are expected to take place during the Summer.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2017)

David Stanton: ...bring forward amendments on Report Stage. If that does not seem possible I will explain why. Amendment No. 53 would have the effect of moving operational independence for investigations away from An Garda Síochána into the political arena. It is a longstanding principle that the Minister for Justice and Equality has no role in the conduct of Garda investigations and the...

Topical Issue Debate: Anti-Social Behaviour (28 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: ...useful way to raise issues. The Minister has asked me to say that if the Deputy has concerns about any particular towns or localities, he will bring those concerns to the attention of the Garda authorities. If the Deputy wants to write to the Minister on these specific issues, he would welcome that as well. I have already outlined the immediate response to street crime and anti-social...

Topical Issue Debate: Anti-Social Behaviour (28 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: ...community morale. We have discussed the fear of crime in the last Topical Issue matter. I hope the Deputy will appreciate that the policing response to such crimes, including the deployment of Garda resources at local level, is a matter for the Garda authorities in the first instance. The Minister is advised that Garda management carefully monitors the incidence of such crime and...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Investigations (28 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: ...fear of crime in the area and overall community morale, as pointed out by Deputy Lahart. I hope the Deputy will appreciate that the policing response to such crimes, including the deployment of Garda resources at local level, is a matter for the Garda authorities in the first instance. In that regard, I am sure the Deputy will understand that it would be inappropriate to enter into...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Investigations (28 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: I thank Deputy Lahart for his response. If he is looking for specific information I invite him either to contact the local Garda station directly and speak to the superintendent-----

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Investigations (28 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: I was asked to come to the House to discuss assaults on the public in the Rathfarnham Garda district, which I have done. I was not asked to provide any specific information. If I had been I would have done my best to supply it. We were not asked those questions initially. However, I thank the Deputy for providing the opportunity to have this important debate. The fact that the issue is...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Equipment (22 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. As I said, the Government is fully committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the necessary resources and training to tackle all forms of criminality in our communities. I assure Deputies that, as confirmed by the Garda Commissioner, arrangements are currently in place with detective personnel to ensure the capacity and...

Topical Issue Debate: Domestic Violence Refuges Provision (22 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: ...other refuges or safe accommodation. Services also provide emotional supports and advocacy for women. Where there is an immediate or serious risk of violence, refuges work with the women concerned, and An Garda Síochána, as needed, to find safe short-term solutions. My Government colleague, the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, has...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Equipment (22 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Charles Flanagan, who regrets that he cannot attend this evening, I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. The Government is determined that the Garda will have the resources it needs to tackle to tackle all forms of criminality in our communities. The Deputy will appreciate that it is the Garda Commissioner and her management team who are...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: ...year. However, that does not undermine the rationale for the powers being available as part of the legal framework for combating terrorist groups. The report also notes the clear view of the Garda Commissioner that the Act continues to be an important tool in ongoing efforts in the fight against terrorism. The Garda authorities have stated that the provisions of the Act are used...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (20 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: ..., I welcome the support expressed for continuing these provisions in force.I appreciate the shared commitment that exists in the House to ensure that a robust legal framework is in place for the Garda and courts to deal with the most serious of offences that may threaten the State and the operation of the criminal justice system. As we know, the Garda deploys very considerable operational...

Report on Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Motion (1 Jun 2017)

David Stanton: ...participation and leadership is also an essential element for an intervention that will be successful over time. Ethnic recognition has the potential to create the circumstances whereby my Department and other Departments and agencies, including An Garda Síochána, can engage with Travellers on, and Traveller leaders can credibly call on their community to participate in, the...