Results 301-320 of 1,001 for garda speaker:Simon Coveney

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: I am not going to comment on operational decisions that the Garda needs to make. Of course we are aware of the incident that took place in west Dublin yesterday and the need for an appropriate response to it from a policing perspective. There is ongoing contact between the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána to ensure a proactive response. We have seen...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (29 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: ...meetings and at formal meetings of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference, which last met in Dublin in November. In addtion, there is a close and cooperative relationship between An Garda Síochána and the PSNI on matters relating to cross border security. Dissident republican activity continues to pose a threat to public safety on both sides of the border and both the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (24 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: ...Ireland. I spoke with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Karen Bradley about the situation in Derry on Monday last and we reiterated our condemnation of these incidents, as well as our support for An Garda Síochána and PSNI who continue to work together to keep people safe. Dissident republican activity continues to poses a threat to public safety on...

Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Jan 2019)

Simon Coveney: ...arise for the relevant authorities in the implementation of the law, which would create new offences, the investigation, enforcement and potential prosecution of which would have resource implications for the customs authorities, An Garda Síochána and the criminal justice system more broadly, including, perhaps, the Prison Service. Our view is that additional costs will also...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Dec 2018)

Simon Coveney: The examples which the Deputy has provided are why the Minister of Justice and Equality is speaking to senior gardaí to ensure they have the resources and powers they need to be able to act. An Garda Síochána has shown itself to have the capacity to deal with dangerous feuding criminals. It has done that in Limerick successfully, and it will also be able to do it in Drogheda....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...could not have been anticipated for the family concerned. We are thinking of them today and they are very much in our thoughts and prayers. I also want to recognise the courage and bravery of Garda Devlin, who is in a critical condition as a result of trying to do his duty. We hope that he will make a full and speedy recovery. The issue of course is concerning. The Minister...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...Marron family, this case has also been referred to GSOC and, therefore, I am somewhat limited in what I can say but it is important to say that there will be full investigations and reports by the Garda and GSOC to make sure that we understand what happened here and that we learn full lessons from these tragedies.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Missing Persons (27 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: I can confirm that officials at the relevant Irish Embassy have been in direct contact with the individual’s mother and continue to provide consular assistance. I note that members of An Garda Síochána have been in contact with their counterparts in the relevant policing authority in relation to this matter. Officials in my Department’s headquarters continue to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...enough consultation, as one would expect, because legacy is particularly sensitive in Northern Ireland for all families concerned. The security co-operation was primarily around PSNI and Garda co-operation. There have been a lot of joint initiatives that have been very successful in recent weeks and months in respect of cross-Border crime and so on. The Minister for Justice and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (20 Nov 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...any commentary in this regard. Any individual who has information on this or any other Troubles-related death should bring it to the attention of the Police Service of Northern Ireland or An Garda Síochána, as appropriate. It is vitally important that all Troubles-related murders, whatever the circumstances, can be fully and effectively investigated and prosecutions...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...nature. Many families are being moved through those hubs into long-term tenancies and social housing well within that six month period. Of course we agree that no family should be sleeping in a Garda station. We agree with those things. In terms of the request that every family has a case worker, my understanding is that we are working with individual families. Whether they are in...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Oct 2018)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy has the wrong impression of the Minister. In my experience he is a ferocious advocate for An Garda Síochána around the Cabinet table.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Oct 2018)

Simon Coveney: It is nice to hear Sinn Féin advocating for more resources for the Garda in Louth.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Oct 2018)

Simon Coveney: The Minister has secured an increase of €110 million for the Garda Vote for next year, which will deliver an extra 800 gardaí. He has also delivered a further €10 million investment in the Garda transport fleet, which seems to be the issue the Deputy is raising.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (4 Oct 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...Britain leaves. At our last meeting, we discussed joint security concerns and issues and the need for co-operation. Ironically, it was just after or just before the appointment of the new Garda Commissioner, which was a very positive development in this regard. There will continue to be a need for discussion on the lack of functioning structures linked to the Good Friday Agreement....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (4 Oct 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...There is no provision under the Stormont House Agreement for a similar body in this jurisdiction. The investigation of crime, including unresolved, Troubles-related crimes, is a matter for An Garda Síochána and the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the deployment of all Garda resources, including personnel. The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charles Flanagan T.D.,...

Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jul 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...and Local Government, Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Foreign Affairs and Trade, Justice and Equality, Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Education and Skills and Defence, An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces. We have already an active conversation at quite a high level in government. The group is expected to report shortly. It would certainly be helpful...

Questions on Promised Legislation (5 Jul 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...violent discrimination on the basis of identity or sexuality. I am glad to say that we are a changed country in that regard so we need to make sure legislation is both appropriate and firm and the Garda has the resources it needs to stamp it out.

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...on dealing with legacy issues and legacy structures, and that will continue. To try to bring Mr. Drew Harris into this in a way that potentially undermines him before he even starts his new job as Garda Commissioner is wrong. He has been through a long and testing recruitment process and has come through it as the best candidate. It says a lot about Ireland that is positive - that we...

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Jun 2018)

Simon Coveney: I hope that will continue. We should not talk about how we manage people who come to Ireland illegally in the context of protecting our society. That is done by An Garda Síochána, which does a good job at protecting citizens.