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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021) See 1 other result from this answer

Michael Moynihan: 147. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the strategic review of the Garda Reserve. [29969/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (3 Jun 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I am informed by the Garda authorities that Gardaí deploy a wide range of operational measures aimed at tackling public-order offences and anti-social behaviour in all contexts. The legal framework which assists the Gardaí in tackling this type of crime includes provisions under the Criminal Damage Act 1991; the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994; the Criminal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (3 Jun 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I can assure the Deputy that tackling criminal gang activity is a key priority for the Government and an ongoing priority for An Garda Síochána which is reflected in the National Policing Plan. The Government has supported An Garda Síochána in addressing the threat from organised crime gangs through the introduction of legislative measures such as: The Proceeds of Crime...

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 Jun 2021)

Róisín Shortall: ...any kind of assessment or review of the operation of those powers. The powers that cause us most concern are those underpinned by penal implications, in terms of fines and potential prison sentences. The powers extended to the Garda to enforce those restrictions were draconian in themselves. The Garda had serious reservations about being expected to enforce those powers. In practice,...

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 May 2021)

Joe Flaherty: ...that there is some resistance to the planned extension of the date and the legislation. We have a very light-touch policing policy and that was reflected in the professional manner in which An Garda Síochána dealt with our public health crisis over the past 15 months. There is almost unanimity in the House on the extension of the date until later this year but it is important...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for the Public Services 2021
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (20 May 2021) See 1 other result from this debate

Simon Coveney: ...and security and I thank our Defence Forces for their professionalism and commitment to their overseas roles. I hope to visit some of those missions by mid-summer. At home, the funding provision allows the Defence Forces to continue to provide essential support for An Garda Síochána as requested across various roles, such as explosive ordnance disposal call-outs, Garda air...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...an independent office holder, but there was no proposal to alter the position whereby the coroner is not permitted to consider or determine matters of civil or criminal liability at inquest – these are matters reserved to the Courts established under the Constitution. In 2002, my Department worked with coroners and other stakeholders including the Faculty of Pathology of the...

Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Bill 2021: Second Stage (13 May 2021) See 1 other result from this debate

Michael Lowry: ...being used as a screen for profiteering by organisers who can stay within the law simply by making a token donation to a charity? Despite the fact this Bill is worthy and welcome, I have reservations about its ability to deliver the desired result. It falls on Government to identify and make provision within the Bill for any unscrupulous activity that may result from the introduction...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (13 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: 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. I urge anyone who has any complaint which they think constitutes a criminal offence to report...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Tuarascáil Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga: An Garda Síochána (12 May 2021) See 6 other results from this debate

...residence, that of a relative or that of a spouse's relative. These restrictions are there for good reasons, namely reducing the risk of familial influence and maintaining impartiality in policing. Garda members who are recruited through the Irish language stream are initially allocated to larger training stations but they undertake to undergo a period in a Gaeltacht station. Only 55...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (6 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: ...balance between men and women, and equitable representation from both urban and rural areas. 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...

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Apr 2021)

Pa Daly: .... According to The Irish Times, the facts of the Wayne Ellis case were that he had been successfully addressing his drug problems at Coolmine drug treatment centre and had not come to adverse Garda attention in the interim. The suspension was imposed on the basis of the "last chance" principle. The Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, successfully appealed the sentence as being unduly...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...a designated state in the previous 14 days, are required to undergo mandatory quarantine in a designated facility unless they are an exempted traveller under the Act. All applicable travellers must reserve and pay for a place in mandatory hotel quarantine. Mandatory hotel quarantine is also necessary in circumstances where passengers coming from non-designated states do not provide...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (21 Apr 2021)

Johnny Guirke: 1396. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the strategic review of the Garda reserve due in 2019; the schedule for the recommencement of recruitment to the Garda reserve which was suspended pending the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18608/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Apr 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...a designated state in the previous 14 days, are required to undergo mandatory quarantine in a designated facility unless they are an exempted traveller under the Act. All applicable travellers must reserve and pay for a place in mandatory hotel quarantine. The Act provides for a number of exemptions from mandatory hotel quarantine; - Arriving into the State in the course of duty and who...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Commission on the Defence Forces: Discussion (20 Apr 2021)

...broadly within the remit of the Defence Forces, overall cybersecurity which is the responsibility of the National Cyber Security Centre, NCSC, and cybercrime, which is primarily the concern of An Garda Síochána. These areas interlock and one could argue that everything should be put in one box but that is not always the best approach because one needs all of the skill sets that...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Investigations (1 Apr 2021)

Simon Coveney: 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. I urge anyone who has any complaint which they think constitutes a criminal offence to report...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (31 Mar 2021)

Helen McEntee: ...Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics. The CSO produces these statistics using data recorded on An Garda Síochána’s PULSE system and makes regular releases under reservation in relation to various crime statistics, including recorded and detected crime, and listing them by...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Revised)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Revised)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Revised)
Vote 24 - Justice (Revised)
Vote 41 - Policing Authority (Revised)
Vote 44 - Data Protection Commission (Revised) (30 Mar 2021) See 2 other results from this debate

Martin Kenny: I thank the Minister for her opening remarks. Subhead A2 includes the Garda Síochána Reserve. The figure was €150,000 last year on top of €4.4 million. I am keen to get more detail on what the plans are around all of that. I was interested in the large increase in the allocation under A11, which relates to the witness protection programme. The figure has gone...