Results 261-280 of 698 for garda speaker:Niall Collins

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Security Escorts (3 Mar 2015)

Niall Collins: 314. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if new security protocols have been agreed with An Garda Síochána relating to the protection of Ministers and other Government officials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8843/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (3 Mar 2015)

Niall Collins: 329. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications currently outstanding to join the Garda Síochána Reserve; the waiting time for a decision on an application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9135/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms and Ammunition Security (3 Mar 2015)

Niall Collins: 331. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the report by the Garda of some 1,700 firearms reported stolen, in the years 2010 to 2014, which includes 17 handguns and 40 air pistols, the number of those 17 handguns which were licensed to firearms licence holders at the time of the theft; and the number stolen from the licence holders’ homes; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms and Ammunition Security (3 Mar 2015)

Niall Collins: 332. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to the 40 air pistols reported by the Garda to have been stolen, in the years 2010 to 2014, the number that were licensed to firearms licence holders at the time of the theft; the number stolen from the licence holders’ homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9139/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms and Ammunition Security (3 Mar 2015)

Niall Collins: 333. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to the 40 air pistols reported by the Garda to have been stolen, in the years 2010 to 2014, the number that were airsoft pistols stolen from the licence holders’ homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9140/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms and Ammunition Security (3 Mar 2015)

Niall Collins: 334. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to the 17 handguns and the 40 air pistols reported by the Garda to have been stolen, in the years 2010 to 2014, the number stolen from premises other than licence holders’ homes, for example, club premises, firearms dealers' premises or from the homes or premises of persons who were not the licence holders; and if she will...

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Second Stage (24 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: ...the fact that the Department of Justice and Equality has faced serious and fundamental challenges since the original general scheme was published. We all acknowledge that those challenges of accountability and Garda reform should have been addressed more quickly, allowing the Department to get back to the work at hand. In any case, those responsible for failing in those challenges are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (24 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 321. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will assign additional resources to the Tallaght Garda station to allow for effective action to be taken, in respect of crime in Kilnamanagh Estate, Tallaght, Dublin 24, and to particularly support the efforts of Kilnamanagh Neighbourhood Watch; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7836/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Crime (24 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 326. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when she last held a meeting with the Garda Commissioner to discuss actions to tackle the misuse of drugs here; when she last met with the Department of Health to review same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7871/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (24 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 328. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the date extra powers in the area of public order will be granted to attested members of the Garda Síochána Reserve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7873/15]

Order of Business (19 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: ...is ready to be debated, which would be a proper use of parliamentary time. In the spirit of our earlier discussion, when can we expect legislation to be published to establish the independent Garda authority? In regard to emergency workers, legislation is being prepared to reform the compensation scheme for members of An Garda Síochána, but it is not on the Government's...

Leaders' Questions (19 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: That Bill sought to place a minimum mandatory extra tariff on anybody who committed an assault on a nurse, garda, prison officer or fire fighter. These are people who work day in, day out, to protect people, communities and property. The Minister has spoken about a concern for the welfare of our front-line workers but his actions have not followed through in that regard.

Leaders' Questions (19 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: ...Irish Prison Service had previously requested armed escorts on a number of occasions when this prisoner was leaving prison to attend medical appointments, but that these requests were declined by An Garda Síochána. This raises a number of serious questions, in particular about the level of Garda resources available and afforded to the Irish Prison Service for these escorts. The...

Leaders' Questions (19 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: I find the Minister's response amazing. He has said there is no evidence that there was an issue with Garda resources. Why then were previous requests made by the Irish Prison Service for armed escorts for the individual in question declined? Surely, if the agency of State charged with keeping criminals locked up and dealing with issues of this nature requests an armed escort, its request...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Strength (19 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 1. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the fact that the number of gardaí has fallen below 13,000; the optimum level of membership of An Garda Síochána in order to police the country effectively; the further recruitment planned; the further plans she has to expand and integrate the Garda Reserve into the mainstream body of An Garda Síochána; and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Strength (19 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: I have tabled this question to ask the Minister for Justice and Equality about further recruitment to An Garda Síochána, given that recruitment has recommenced. The number of gardaí in the force has fallen significantly below 13,000. Will the Minister outline her plans to integrate the Garda Reserve into the force?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Strength (19 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: ...sick. I received that information from the Minister in a reply to a parliamentary question. In addition, a further 110 members are on incentivised career breaks. The most significant resource An Garda Síochána needs is manpower. If it is deficient in manpower, it puts the entire system under pressure. Some 113,500 bench warrants are outstanding. The force falls behind in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Strength (19 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: In order for Garda management to conduct manpower planning and comply with the annual policing plan, it is critically important for it to know with certainty what is the total number of gardaí. Unfortunately, it seems to be a variable factor, which is something the Minister needs to consider. What is her position on further recruitment to the Garda Reserve? Many people are willing to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (19 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: ...review mechanism completing its work; her views on establishing a commission of investigation into serious cases which raise fundamental questions regarding the malpractice of certain members of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6989/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (19 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 120. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality where the new Garda Síochána headquarters for the south-eastern region will be located; the rationale behind the selection of this location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7575/15]