Results 301-320 of 326 for garda speaker:Jack Chambers

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: 67. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in the Dublin western metropolitan region on 31 October 2010 and on 31 October 2016; the proportion of the proposed 800 additional recruits in 2017 that are likely to be assigned to the Dublin western metropolitan region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34736/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for Garda Inspectorate: Discussion (19 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: ...in and making their presentation. My first question relates to the current regulatory structure that has been established with the Policing Authority, and its powers. They mentioned that the Garda Inspectorate submits its reports and recommendations to the authority and it has stated it has not the capacity to investigate or explore them all. Could they provide an international...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: I would like to be associated with the comments of members on the great work and dedication of all the men and women in the Garda Síochána. What Mr. Singh has outlined about public confidence is very important. That is heard in a public context. My first questions relates to the Policing Authority, and is a question I put to Ms Feehily when she appeared before the committee....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: My second question references some of the commentary on statistics that was outlined by the Garda Inspectorate and the CSO. What is being done to address the fact that 17% of calls were not on the PULSE database? I know there have been some improvements recently but does the Commissioner believe we can have full confidence in the statistics in light of the anomalies that have described by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: My next question relates to the Garda Inspectorate 2015 report. With the level of gangland violence in the inner city, the visibility of community gardaí disimproved and there was a haemorrhage of community gardaí. I know the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Commissioner have made announcements on overtime, which has resulted in increased visibility. Will there be a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: I am close to concluding. I have tabled parliamentary questions on this matter. I understand an appeal is being made by the Garda to the High Court on the number of gardaí in each Garda station after a decision by the Information Commissioner. Will the Commissioner outline the logic of that appeal? Would it not be more transparent to detail the number of gardaí in each Garda station?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Priorities for An Garda Síochána: Garda Commissioner (12 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: My final question relates to morale in the Garda. Members of the Garda Representative Association, GRA, have outlined how morale is in the gutter. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, AGSI, maintains the majority of members have said morale is either low or very low, according to a survey. We know there is interaction with Government on pay and conditions. Is there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Minister for Justice and Equality (5 Oct 2016)

Jack Chambers: ...to the Policing Authority. Ms Josephine Feehily was before the committee last week, as the Minister is aware, and she outlined the collaborative co-operation ongoing between her authority and An Garda Síochána. Does the Minister believe it is appropriate that the Policing Authority is engaging in workshops and an active collaboration with An Garda Síochána in the...

Other Questions: Inner City Initiatives (28 Sep 2016)

Jack Chambers: I agree that effective community policing is a key facet in addressing this problem but it is important to look at the figures. In 2014, there were 79 garda reserves in the Dublin north-central area and now there are 52, according to the Department's own figures. There were 148 community gardaí in 2011 and 135 in 2015 but there are now 112 in 2016 and this is an area that has been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Authority: Discussion (28 Sep 2016)

Jack Chambers: ...their statement. As mentioned previously, public confidence, transparency and oversight are key to what the authority is trying to achieve in the context of the process of reform within An Garda Síochána. I was slightly alarmed when Ms Feehily mentioned collaborative co-operation around the policing plan. I would like her to detail what that involves. As a statutory authority...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Authority: Discussion (28 Sep 2016)

Jack Chambers: ...of the balance between critical engagement and ongoing collaborative co-operation. Reference was made to public attitudes and public perception. A consistent question in my mind is who guards the gardaí? What has the Policing Authority done specifically to separate and segregate staff into separate units, with one group engaging and collaborating with senior management? At another...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (21 Sep 2016)

Jack Chambers: ...67(1)(b) of the Act concerns promoting public confidence in the process for resolving complaints. On one hand, we are trying to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of the ombudsman and An Garda Síochána in resolving complaints. On the other hand, up to 40% to 50% of allegations are discontinued or withdrawn or gardaí have retired. Many of these people have hit a...

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (21 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: .... Making a specific legislative amendment will not change the problem and will not improve the lives of many users. We have seen the impact of these drugs throughout our country. In fairness to the Garda and to others who have called for this legislation, I believe it is more of an interim measure to actually tackle the dealers and, necessarily, the users. It applies to dealers who are...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest: Statements (8 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: ...or college. Why should they when they see how poorly they will be treated in the two-tier sector that has been allowed to develop? A week has not gone by since I was elected without a young teacher, garda or nurse contacting me about their situation. These bright, talented, ambitious young people are struggling to survive because of the poor pay and conditions of their work. If we...

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (6 Jul 2016)

Jack Chambers: ...been destroyed and the lives that have been ruined. We are banning these drugs because they are harmful and because the bodies trying to tackle the problem, such as community groups working in the inner city and the Garda, have sought this action to enable us to properly tackle criminal gangs. We should also be mindful of the doctors and nurses in our emergency departments who are on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (29 Jun 2016)

Jack Chambers: 64. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the funding her Department provided to the Garda juvenile diversion programme and to the Garda youth diversion programme in each of the years 2006 to 2016 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18745/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (14 Jun 2016)

Jack Chambers: 144. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of road traffic offences related to alcohol, by Garda Síochána division, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16075/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (14 Jun 2016)

Jack Chambers: 145. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of road traffic deaths related to alcohol, by Garda Síochána Division, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16076/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (14 Jun 2016)

Jack Chambers: 146. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of personnel attached to the Garda Síochána national drugs unit at a national, regional and divisional level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16077/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (14 Jun 2016)

Jack Chambers: 149. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the funding provided and personnel allocated to the Garda Síochána divisional profiles unit in each of the years 2006 to 2016 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16080/16]