Results 281-300 of 2,774 for garda reserve

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Second Stage (29 Sep 2021)

Niall Ó Donnghaile: ...for the Director for Public Prosecutions, DPP, as there must be a connection to this State, either in the commission of the offence or indeed after it. While we discuss and, hopefully, ultimately get to a stage we can pass this legislation, there is need to reduce the time it takes to process asylum applications. To assist in overcoming this time delay, the Garda National Immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (29 Sep 2021) See 1 other result from this answer

Catherine Murphy: 178. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the CSO keeping Garda PULSE data under reservation; the actions her Department is taking to improve the quality of Garda PULSE data; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46861/21]

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: ...I welcome the Bill and the changes that are set out including amending the Defence Act 1954 to remove references to the enlistment of minors; providing a legislative basis to allow members of the Reserve Defence Force serve in support of the permanent forces at home and abroad; and amending the Act to underpin practice in relation to the day-to-day operations and control of the Permanent...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Courts and Courthouses: Discussion (28 Sep 2021)

Ms Angela Denning: I will deal with the questions in the order asked. We work closely with victim support, the Garda and the Office of the DPP to provide assistance for victims of crime, particularly in the context of more stressful crimes. We have a liaison officer in place in each courthouse. Their phone numbers and so on are shared with An Garda Síochána and the Office of the...

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021) See 4 other results from this debate

Heather Humphreys: ...their contributions and for their support for this Bill. I would like to mention a number of amendments I intend to introduce on Committee Stage. They relate to the drug testing of members of An Garda Síochána, as well as trainees, civilian staff, reserve members and applicants. The amendments were recommended by the Garda Inspectorate in its report from last year, Countering...

EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Pa Daly: ...forces as everybody else and an oligopoly is now emerging among gangs in Europe. A transnational response is necessary and requires data sharing to continue. For this reason, I support, with reservations, the extension of these measures. Ironically, the UK was one of the most frequent users of the measures and other databases. However, as in many other areas, the UK Government...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...of an offence before a decision on bail is taken. Where an accused person is granted bail, the 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. The information requested by the Deputy has been sought from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The tables attached provided by the CSO...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (16 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...for the Road network.  Local authorities have the discretion to decide on varying these limits through Special Speed Limit bye-laws for roads within their administrative area. The making of such bye-laws is a reserved function of the elected members of the council. The enforcement of speed limits is a matter for an Garda Síochána. Special Speed Limits...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Sep 2021) See 1 other result from this answer

David Stanton: 536. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of the Garda Reserve by rank; the establishment of the Garda Reserve by rank; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43306/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (9 Sep 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: .... 318 of 1992).  These Regulations do not permit personalised registration plates. The existing identification mark is integral to the operations of a number of agencies apart from Revenue, including An Garda Síochána, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, the Road Safety Authority and the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wild Fires (27 Jul 2021)

Malcolm Noonan: .... This Unit will support and enhance the law-enforcement work of our regional staff. I have also launched a protocol of cooperation and collaboration between the NPWS of this Department and An Garda Síochána for the purpose of combatting wildlife crime. This protocol will lead to much closer cooperation between both enforcement bodies, especially in the areas of communications,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jul 2021)

...of councillors in voting down plans for Traveller-specific accommodation as a significant obstacle to be addressed. Accordingly, FLAC concurs with the recommendations of the expert group for the introduction of legislative provisions suspending the reserved function of councillors for the approval of proposals for Traveller accommodation, and also for the introduction of legislative...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (8 Jul 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...to meet operational requirements. On any given patrol day, the Naval Service can carry out a number of tasks on behalf of other State agencies such as the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, An Garda Síochána and the Customs Service of the Revenue Commissioners. The Naval Service has nine ships in the fleet, of which six are currently available. LÉ Orla and LÉ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I can inform the Deputy that An Garda Síochána is working to improve data quality, specifically with regards to the PULSE system. The primary work to improve data is with An Garda Síochána, with the Central Statistics Office (CSO) undertaking reviews to see if it meets standards for national statistics. As the Deputy may be aware, the CSO undertook a review of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 Jun 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...the Central Statistics Office (CSO), sets out the number of recorded incidents of bicycle theft in 2020 and up to end quarter 1 of 2021. Please note that these crime statistics are published under reservation. Recorded incidents of bicycle theft 2020 to quarter 1, 2021 2020 2021 Incident type - 0824 Theft/Unauthorised taking of a pedal cycle -...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (29 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...to meet operational requirements. On any given patrol day, the Naval Service can carry out a number of tasks on behalf of other State agencies such as the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, An Garda Síochána and the Customs Service of the Revenue Commissioners. The Naval Service has nine ships. The LÉ Orlaand LÉ Eithneare currently in operational reserve, but can be...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2021)

Sharon Keogan: ...a part to play in protecting the environment in our daily lives, choices and actions but the statutory role of environmental protection lies with a range of Departments, 34 local authorities, An Garda Síochána and several agencies. The principal regulator and enforcement body is the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA. Does the Minister believe the EPA has all the powers and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Security Committee (22 Jun 2021)

Micheál Martin: ...'s incident response process to cyberattacks and is responsible for a series of initiatives to improve the resilience of critical infrastructure and public sector ICT. It works closely with the Garda and the Defence Forces. It is currently engaged in a detailed risk assessment of critical infrastructure vulnerabilities in the State. It also provides public information on cybersecurity...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: ...from both urban and rural areas. There is currently one vacancy on the Committee. Drivers are an important part of the Committee’s membership and four positions on the Committee are reserved for members who can represent driver interests. All four of these positions are filled by licenced SPSV drivers from across the country and I am satisfied that this ensures the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 306, 307 and 309 together. All members of the Defence Forces, Permanent and Reserve, have a right to be treated with respect, equality and dignity and to carry out their duties free from any form of sexual harassment, harassment or bullying. These unacceptable forms of behaviour are not tolerated in the Defence Forces. The Military Authorities have...