Results 341-360 of 790 for garda speaker:Paschal Donohoe

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (12 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that they have sold the following former Garda stations since 2014, with a total value of €3,228,000. Former Garda Station County Sale Amount Sale Date Aclare Sligo €40,000 31 July 2015 Baldwinstown Wexford €75,000 27 March 2014 Ballacolla Laois €15,000 07 September 2016 Ballinahowen Westmeath...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Accommodation (12 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works is aware of the requirement for additional space in Mullingar Garda Station and is currently in discussion with An Garda Síochána regarding a solution for their requirements .

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (12 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works is awaiting the approval of Garda Estate Management before it can advance the proposed works at Castlepollard Garda Station.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement: Discussion (11 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...Department of Justice and Equality, I cannot give any indication at the moment except that I am planning one. I am working on that with the Department of Justice and Equality at the moment. An Garda Síochána has a budget of between €1.5 billion and €1.6 billion this year.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Enforcement Activity (11 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...and commercial premises. This action has achieved considerable success, with the seizure in 2017 of 34 million cigarettes and 1,768 kilograms of tobacco. In March this year a joint operation with An Garda Síochána led to the closing down of a major illicit cigarette factory in Jenkinstown, County Louth. Over 20 million cigarettes and 70 tonnes of tobacco were seized at this...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Costs (11 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...of an extensive examination by the Personal Injuries Commission. The remaining two actions both relate to Recommendation 26, which requires the approval of both the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Garda Commissioner for potentially far-reaching cooperative mechanisms between Insurance Ireland and An Garda Síochána to be formalised. It should be recognised that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (11 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...policy initiatives such as, for instance, improving the engagement process between insurers and policyholders with claims submitted against them, and ensuring that enhanced communication between An Garda Síochána and the insurance industry will lead to more effective investigation and prosecution of cases involving insurance fraud. Nevertheless, they are important first steps...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tobacco Smuggling (11 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...is used to intercept illicit products when they enter the State. Action after importation includes checks at retail outlets, markets and private and commercial premises. Revenue and An Garda Síochána work together on an ongoing basis in acting against tobacco crime, and both organisations cooperate closely with their Northern Ireland counterparts, in the framework of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (11 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The former Garda station on Roche’s Road, Wexford closed on 22 September 2017. The Garda authorities do not have an on-going requirement for the property having relocated to the newly built Garda station on Mulgannon Road, Wexford. The OPW's policy with regard to non-operational (vacant) State property including the former Garda station, Roche’s Road, Wexford is to: 1....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (11 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: Due to recent changes in international forensic laboratory standards, the merging of the Garda Technical Bureau with Forensic Science Ireland and changes to staff numbers, it was necessary to add further material to the tender documentation. Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) and the OPW design team are currently examining the issues involved which relate primarily to laboratory interior...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Gambling Sector (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...State at the Department of Justice and Equality has recently chaired a Gambling Regulation Working Group which has met on 5 occasions since January 2018, with the final meeting taking place last month.  All relevant Government Departments, an Garda Síochána and the Revenue Commissioners have taken part in the Working Group.  I understand that a report for Government is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...works for Forensic Science Ireland that commenced in October 2017, have now been completed. However, due to recent changes in international forensic laboratory standards, the merging of the Garda Technical Bureau with Forensic Science Ireland and changes to staff numbers, it was necessary to add further material to the tender documentation. Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) and the OPW...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Travel (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...76,329.89. The Deputy should note that €39,100 of this cost relates to accompanying officials. In light of the Government’s commitment to limit the cost of Ministerial cars from the fleet of An Garda Síochána, the overall figure also includes monthly mileage payments which assist with the costs associated with the use of my own car for official purposes. It...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Accommodation (10 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works, (OPW) has dealt with approximately 100 maintenance requests in relation to official Garda residences in the years in question. It was not possible to compile all the details requested in the timeframe for this response.  The information requested will be furnished directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Administrative Arrangements (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...and Social Protection Vote was €25 million, or 0.3%, above profile. The Justice Vote group was €34 million, or 3.4%, ahead of profile, with gross voted current expenditure of €1,029 million. This overrun relates primarily to Garda pay. Four other Votes were slightly above profile on current expenditure: Housing, Planning and Local Government; Education and Skills;...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Museum Projects (3 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The former Garda Station at Kevin Street is not, as yet, surplus to the requirements of An Garda Siochana. It is intended to temporarily accommodate certain policing units in the building over a period of time. Nevertheless, at such time as the building becomes available, the Commissioners will consider its future use in line with our policy on such properties. This includes consideration...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (27 Jun 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The refurbishment and upgrade of Newcastle West Garda Station is included in the Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021 for An Garda Síochána. The Office of Public Works is currently developing plans  for a new District Headquarters facility on the existing site in Newcastle West which is based on a brief of requirements received from An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (20 Jun 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I have been advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that they have noted the requirement for maintenance works at the Garda Station at Lorrha. Remedial works to improve the visual condition of the property are scheduled to commence shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise Staff (12 Jun 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...could be helpful in meeting the UK’s repeated commitment to avoiding a hard border, and thereby making progress on the backstop on Ireland and Northern Ireland. In terms of security and safety, An Garda Síochána is responsible for the security of the State and any issues relating to the safety and security of Customs Officers or Customs facilities are addressed to that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (12 Jun 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...assumed increment date of 1 January to give the full year cost of the measure. However, individual increment dates vary considerably across the year, with some grades and/or sectors recruiting in cohorts (garda, defence and education) which can considerably skew the data. In addition salary scales are not consistent across grades and sectors. As a result, the interaction between the...