Results 281-300 of 790 for garda speaker:Paschal Donohoe

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Deer Culls (22 Jan 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Commissioners of Public Works confirm that, as part of the Standard Operating Procedures for the recent deer cull, An Garda Síochána at Cabra Garda Station was notified in advance and was aware that firearms would be discharged as part of this operation.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jan 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: It is precisely because of our support for public servants and our recognition of the immense work they do in our hospitals, classrooms and Garda stations that the process in respect of the repeal of the financial emergency measures in the public interest, FEMPI, legislation is well under way. We are in our second year of a wage agreement with our public servants that looks to undo the FEMPI...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Costs (15 Jan 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ...which was commenced before Christmas. The first is a provision to hold accountable owners of vehicles who allow unaccompanied learners to drive their vehicles. The second extends the existing Garda power to detain vehicles in certain circumstances by adding the circumstance whereby the driver is an unaccompanied learner. The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport emphasises that the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (15 Jan 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The former Garda station at Ballylongford, County Kerry is currently occupied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). It is not available for another use at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (15 Jan 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ...works for Forensic Science Ireland that commenced in October 2017 have now been completed. However, due to recent changes in international forensic laboratory standards, the merging of the Garda Technical Bureau with Forensic Science Ireland and changes to staff numbers, it was necessary to add further material to the tender documentation. The issues involved, relate primarily to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (15 Jan 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Commissioners of Public Works own the former Garda station at 58 MacCurtin Street, Cork. When any state property becomes vacant, the policy of the OPW is to firstly determine whether alternative State use by Government Departments or the wider public sector can be identified. If no other State use is identified for the property, the OPW will consider disposing of it on the open market....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (15 Jan 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: ...defects liability period post completion, they are brought to the attention of the relevant suppliers installation team for correction. The OPW have been undertaking a general detention area upgrade in Garda stations over the last number of years. The aim of this programme is to meet new standards of prisoner care including heating, ventilation, cell doors and ablution facilities. In...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (18 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works is currently finalising the "Planning Stage" for the new Bailieborough Garda Station. It is expected that this Part 9 Planning Application phase will be concluded very shortly. It is not possible at this stage to be definitive about a completion date for the new Station. Work will soon be progressed on the preparation of tender documentation to enable the public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (18 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The 2012 and 2013 policing plans for An Garda Síochána identified 139 Garda stations for closure including the former Garda Station at Moyvane. Many of these properties reverted to the Office of Public Works (OPW) to identify an alternative State use or manage their disposal. In 2016, An Garda Síochána/Policing Authority undertook a review of the closed Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (18 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...Single Scheme. Individual queries regarding superannuation arrangements as they apply to each public servant are a matter, in the first instance, for the relevant public service employer, An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Programme for Government included a ‘pilot programme of Garda Station re-openings’ throughout the country, including Bawnboy Garda Station. OPW undertook technical surveys on the building and issued a report on the works required, indicative costs involved and proposed layout to Garda Estate Management earlier this year. Subsequently, An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (12 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...works for Forensic Science Ireland that commenced in October 2017 have now been completed. However, due to recent changes in international forensic laboratory standards, the merging of the Garda Technical Bureau with Forensic Science Ireland and changes to staff numbers, it was necessary to add further material to the tender documentation. Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (11 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Following resolution of the encroachment issues at this property, the Office of Public Works continues to review all options to provide the best possible solution for An Garda Síochána’s operational and policing needs. Maintenance of the existing Garda Station premises continues with painting works recently completed.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Regulation (4 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...which the Central Bank is the responsible body for enforcing. The Central Bank has no power or regulatory role in respect of illegal moneylenders. Illegal moneylenders fall within the remit of An Garda Síochána. The Central Bank is statutorily required to report any suspicions of illegal moneylending to An Garda Síochána and does so when it becomes aware of suspected...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Illegal Moneylenders (4 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...Bank has no power or regulatory role in respect of illegal moneylending. The activities of anyone undertaking moneylending without the appropriate authorisation falls under the jurisdiction of An Garda Síochána, who are the most appropriate State body to investigate criminal matters. Where the Central Bank becomes aware of the suspected provision of unauthorised moneylending...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties Data (4 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: There are currently 96 State owned properties which are unoccupied. Of these properties, 50 are Garda Stations that were closed under the 2012/2013 Policing Plans of An Garda Siochana. Of the remaining 46 properties, 23 are in the process of being transferred to local authorities or other State bodies, 7 are being prepared for disposal, 1 is under consideration for community use and 15 are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties Data (4 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I have been advised by my officials that the Office of Public Works has been notified that Kilkenny County Council has placed the former Garda station at Barrack Street, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny on their vacant sites register. A levy of €4,500 is payable in 2019 on this property. The property is currently under consideration for transfer to Kilkenny County Council. This is the only...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Allowances (28 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...in cases of death or injury in the course of duty while travelling by air, or as a direct result of war, insurrection or civil unrest. Members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) and An Garda Síochána are not civil servants and so do not come within the scope of the Superannuation Acts. Therefore they are not eligible for Civil Service Injury Warrants. However, I understand...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (28 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The 2012 and 2013 policing plans for An Garda Síochána identified 139 Garda stations for closure including the former Garda Station referred to by the Deputy. Many of these properties reverted to the Office of Public Works (OPW) to identify an alternative State use or manage their disposal. In 2016, An Garda Síochána/Policing Authority undertook a review of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio, which ranges from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, among others.  As is typical of such large portfolios, there will always be a number of properties, at any given time, that are vacant.  These are currently being retained because of...