Results 321-340 of 1,779 for garda speaker:Bernard Durkan

Topical Issue Matters (23 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: ...the NCPE decision on the respreeza medication; (16) Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett - orthodontic services in Loughlinstown Hospital; (17) Deputies Clare Daly and Mick Wallace - tribunal inquiry and removal of the Garda Commissioner; and (18) Deputy Imelda Munster - collated data of council-owned land banks zoned for housing. The matters raised by Deputies Thomas Byrne, Brendan Smith, Gino...

Other Questions: Garda Operations (16 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 20. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which modern policing methods are used by An Garda Síochána in line with the best and most effective practice in other jurisdictions; the extent to which the use of motorcycles or quad units can be used for more intensive policing in both urban and rural areas as has happened in other jurisdictions; and if she will make...

Other Questions: Garda Operations (16 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: This relates into the need to ensure that An Garda Síochána has access to the most modern technology, forensics and transport in order to be able to compete with best practice worldwide.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (16 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 57. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which adequate resources such as technology, motorised transport and other necessary equipment continues to be available to An Garda Síochána in view of the extent to which organised criminal gangs have established themselves and notwithstanding the recent success of An Garda Síochána in dealing with organised...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (16 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 98. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the degree to which refurbishment of various Garda stations throughout the country continues to be required; the extent to which updating of technology is involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7993/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Organised Crime (16 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the successes of An Garda Síochána in the apprehension of criminal gangs; the degree to which the campaign against such criminal activity is ongoing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7994/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (16 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 100. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is proposed to re-open Garda stations closed in the past five years, with particular reference to those stations previously remaining open on a daily basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7995/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (16 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 104. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the Garda numbers throughout County Kildare are likely to be increased over the next 12 months; her views on whether this is likely to impact the opening hours of various Garda stations currently open on a part-time basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8000/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (16 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 105. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of women at all ranks currently serving in An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8001/17]

Committee Report on Garda Oversight and Accountability: Motion (2 Feb 2017)

Bernard Durkan: ...issue for a long time. I congratulate the Chairman, members and secretariat of the committee for compiling the report, which they obviously took very seriously, as is indicated by the result. Gardaí have a right to be proud of their force and to take pride in their job, responsibilities and the public trust in them in anticipation of the latter's confidence being well founded....

Ceisteanna – Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (24 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I would like to return to the events at Dublin Airport at the weekend. I congratulate the Garda on its success in identifying the issue. Does the Taoiseach feel it is necessary to ensure that all airports and seaports throughout the country are similarly alerted with a view to protecting the immigration checking that has to take place in the normal course of events?

Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The Garda Síochána (compensation for malicious injuries) Bill is promised legislation in respect of which the legal advice continues to be analysed. On the basis of the progress of the analysis of the legal advice, when is it expected the Bill, which is of considerable importance, might come before the House?

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The Garda Síochána (compensation for malicious injuries) Bill has been promised for some time. The legal advice is being studied and analysed. When is the analysis likely to conclude and when is it likely that the Bill will be published?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (16 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 102. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which all modern communications, training and technology continues to be made available to An Garda Síochána, with particular reference to the need to ensure that policing here is at least on par with neighbouring and EU jurisdictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40780/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Promotions (16 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 105. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of promotions at all levels in An Garda Síochána made in the past 12 months; the number of vacancies still to be filled at whatever level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40783/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health Information and Patient Safety Bill: Discussion (14 Dec 2016)

Bernard Durkan: ...with a fair number of those cases in recent years. I saw serious difficulties in the community which were far worse than cases in direct provision. People were not registered, did not have a Garda National Immigration Bureau number and were floating around in the community while vulnerable, especially small children. I have come across countless cases, as I am sure have other members,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of Misuse of Drugs (Supervised Injecting Facilities) Bill 2016: Discussion (30 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank our guests for being with us this afternoon. From the point of view of the Garda, what importance does the Assistant Commissioner place on the need to have an indoor facility treating people who are addicts as opposed to having an uncontrolled treatment centre on the street, on stairwells and in unhygienic situations? What degree of emphasis does he place on the controlled centre? ...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (29 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: When will the Garda Síochána (malicious injuries compensation) Bill come before the House?

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: The Garda Síochána (compensation for malicious injuries) Bill is promised legislation. Has a schedule been agreed for introducing it to the House and when is it likely to pass all Stages?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bail Law (15 Nov 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 113. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if any evaluation has been carried out to assess the damage to the morale of An Garda Síochána arising from countless hours in pursuit of persons with, in some cases, hundreds of convictions for offences committed while on bail (details supplied); if she expects to take action on these issues in the near future; and if she will make...