Results 341-360 of 878 for garda speaker:Heather Humphreys

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the stationing of Gardaí and their allocation to Garda units. As Minister for Justice, I have no direct role in these matters. I am assured by An Garda Síochána that local and senior Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that on the 26 August, 2021, “Operation Tombola” was initiated in the DMR in all Divisions and will remain in place in the lead up to and over the Halloween period. The Deputy will wish to be aware that proactive policing initiatives within the DMR under ‘Operation Tombola’ include but are not limited to the following...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the general management and administration of the Garda organisation under the Garda Síochána Act 2005. This includes the deployment of members of An Garda Síochána throughout the State. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps...

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...their contributions and for their support for this Bill. I would like to mention a number of amendments I intend to introduce on Committee Stage. They relate to the drug testing of members of An Garda Síochána, as well as trainees, civilian staff, reserve members and applicants. The amendments were recommended by the Garda Inspectorate in its report from last year, Countering...

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce this Bill to the House. The purpose of the Bill is to make some technical changes necessary to facilitate the roll-out of a new Garda operating model. In September 2018, the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland was published. The report presents a clear vision for the future of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Flexible Work Practices (22 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...remote working where possible in accordance with the public health advice where operational and business needs allow but obviously this is not possible for all frontline staff in agencies such as An Garda Síochána, the Irish Prison Service, Forensic Science Ireland and others. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, members of An Garda Síochánawere required to work from...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...Conduct Committee. This will allow for complaints about allegations of misconduct by serving judges to be made. The investigation of any criminal offence is, of course, a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...safety projects and other policy initiatives in the area including the work of the new Local Community Safety Partnerships. This new fund will reflect the significant successes of An Garda Síochána and the Criminal Assets Bureau in disrupting criminal activity and seizing proceeds of crime, by providing additional funding for investment in community safety projects. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Properties (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...locations of all offices and buildings either owned or used by agencies, offices or bodies under the aegis of the Department which are usually open to the public to access services are as follows: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission’s (GSOC) office located at 150, Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 1, which is usually open to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...the world; notably relating to persons actively seeking to evade detection and where limited identification information might be available to support enforcement. I am assured, however, that An Garda Síochána execute warrants as expeditiously as possible, giving priority to the execution of warrants relating to serious crimes. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. In addition, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in these decisions. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes the allocation of resources among Garda units. As Minister for Justice, I have no direct role in these matters. I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently 27 dogs attached to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes the arrangement of training courses for Garda members. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the aim of the Garda van personnel carrier...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. Further, the allocation of Garda resources is made in light of identified operational demands. This includes deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions and specialist units. As...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes the distribution of resources across the various Garda Divisions. As Minister for Justice, I have no direct role in this matter. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Dublin...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...ceremony and we are working our way through those lists and I will get an update for the Deputy. On antisocial behaviour, the Government is determined to tackle it. I regularly meet with the Garda Commissioner and An Garda Síochána continues to implement high-visibility policing plans to address public disorder-related issues and antisocial behaviour, with particular overt...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will appreciate, vetting applications are an operational matter for An Garda Síochána. Neither I, as Minister, nor my Department have any role in the processing of individual vetting applications. I am informed by the Garda authorities that all Garda National Vetting Bureau (GNVB) staff have continued to work on-site over the course of the COVID-19...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...same overarching risk assessment principles. The Irish Prison Service has a number of controls in place for staff including the compulsory wearing of medical grade masks and COVID awareness education. An Garda Síochána also has a large supply of medical grade masks which meet the EN14683 standard readily available to all staff. I am informed that the Courts...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), for the management of An Garda Síochána as well as the allocation and distribution of resources. This includes responsibility for the recruitment, training and deployment of Garda members and members of the Garda Reserve. As Minister, I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána and deployment of resources. This includes responsibility for personnel matters and the distribution of personnel across the various Garda Divisions, including Roads Policing Units. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am assured however that Garda management...