Results 321-340 of 1,066 for garda speaker:Simon Harris

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 78 and 94 together. The Government is committed to creating stronger and safer rural and urban communities and a strengthened Garda Síochána is at the heart of that. My Department is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs, with an unprecedented allocation provided in Budget 2023 of over €2 billion....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: ...more difficult to prosecute this heinous crime, and result in fewer prosecutions or fewer convictions. As I stated recently in the Dáil, I hope to receive further information and observations in this area from the Garda Commissioner. Finally, I would urge anyone who may have been a victim or who may have witnessed an incident of this type of crime – assault or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: ...the applications has markedly improved.  This builds on other innovative measures introduced in the application process, including the deployment of “Tara” the e-chat bot, as well as e-payments, e-tax clearance and Garda e-vetting, and the removal of the requirement to provide the original passport when making an application, all of which have positively enhanced the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: ..., members of new and minority communities, local activists, local businesses, and representatives of schools;Public sector representatives, i.e., local statutory services such as the HSE, Tusla, An Garda Síochána, and the local authority; andLocal councillors.Each partnership will create their own local community safety plan, setting out the key actions to address safety concerns...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: ...Health and the Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy. However, the strategy includes actions for all stakeholders, including my Department and An Garda Síochána.   The strategy recognises the need for a balanced health-led approach - reducing demand, while also reducing access to illegal drugs - and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration An Garda Síochána, which includes the allocation of Garda members between the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. The Deputy may wish to be aware that my Department publishes...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: ...information. Many of the financial institutions have excellent advice for customers on how to be safe online, as does the Citizens’ Information website. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including operational policing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: I can assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda Síochána is central to this policy. Since 2015, the government has increased the budget of An Garda Síochána by approximately €672m, or 46%. This has allowed for sustained and ongoing recruitment. The Deputy will appreciate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sex Offenders Notification Requirements (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: ...monitor and manage the risk posed by convicted sex offenders to the community and that it is kept under ongoing review.   Under the Sex Offenders Act 2001, convicted sex offenders have to notify Gardaí of their personal details, including their name and address for a period of time after conviction, up to life, in the case of more serious offenders. I understand the concern...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: ...for this Department to ensure that community groups continue to be supported in making contributions to the setting up of their local CCTV schemes.  As the Deputy may be aware, the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022 sets out a new approach to Community CCTV schemes. The Bill was published in August 2022 and was brought before...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: ...the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme to the Legal Aid Board and to otherwise update the administration of criminal legal aid. My Department has consulted with the Courts Service, the Legal Aid Board, An Garda Síochána, the Law Society and the Bar Council and a final draft of the General Scheme is being prepared with the objective of submitting it for Government approval...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes responsibility for the deployment of Garda members throughout the State. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am assured that Garda management keeps the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: The Deputy will appreciate, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Commissioner is responsible for all decisions related to the Garda Estate and that such works are progressed by the Office of Public Works in close cooperation with the Garda authorities.   I and my officials have engaged with the Garda Commissioner, members of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 962 and 973 together. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including responsibility for the Garda vetting system.  Additionally, the National Vetting Bureau Act 2012 makes it the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, civilian members of An Garda Síochána are civil servants of the Government. The terms and conditions of their employment, including details of their retirement, are a matter for the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform. As the Deputy will also be aware, the Government is committed to doubling the number of Garda staff to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: The Border Management Unit (BMU) of my Department has responsibility for frontline immigration duties at Dublin Airport only. Other ports of entry are the responsibility of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).   Persons who wish to enter the State under visitor conditions may be granted permission for a maximum period of up to 90 days on any one visit. Under the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of the Garda organisation under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). This includes the allocation of resources and deployment of Garda members throughout the State. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. However, I am informed by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Misuse of Drugs (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: ...- a health led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025'. This strategy represents a whole-of-Government response to this problem area in Ireland. I can assure the Deputy that An Garda Síochána are aware of the issues surrounding misuse of nitrous oxide. I am assured by the Commissioner that Garda operations will continue to ensure the law with regard to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: The Border Management Unit (BMU) of my Department has responsibility for frontline immigration duties at Dublin Airport only. Other ports of entry are the responsibility of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).    The Border Management Unit and the GNIB work closely with airlines on a range of measures to ensure that passengers possess correct documentation when boarding...