Results 361-380 of 1,066 for garda speaker:Simon Harris

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

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána as well as for decisions in relation to the allocation and management of Garda equipment and resources. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.  I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Mounted Unit...

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

Simon Harris: The the Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to deliver a modern, fit-for-purpose, policing service. Budget 2023 provides funding of €2.14 billion for An Garda Síochána, of which €10m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005...

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

Simon Harris: 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 the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am however advised by the Garda authorities that Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (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 general management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including liquor licensing inspections. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am informed by the Garda authorities that inspections of licensed premises, during...

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

Simon Harris: 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 any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda resources. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am however assured that Garda management keeps...

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

Simon Harris: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, and will contact him when this is to hand.

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). The State has a duty to protect its borders and following examination, ensure that all arriving passengers are entitled to enter the State. This is a fundamental exercise of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: At the outset I would like to assure the Deputy that tackling drug dealing and associated criminal activity, including by organised crime groups, is a top priority for An Garda Síochána and this Government. An Garda Síochána continues to target those involved in the sale and supply of illegal drugs through Operation Tara, which has a strong focus on tackling...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1046 and 1047 together. In relation to the specific information sought by the Deputy, it is important to state that criminal investigations are carried out by An Garda Síochána, who then submit a report to the DPP. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is the agency responsible for the prosecution of crime in Ireland and it is for the DPP to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: ...with other prison jurisdictions; Customer service training for front-of-house staff to enhance detection practice; Ongoing development and strengthening of the Irish Prison Service partnership with An Garda Síochána, with regard to the organised trafficking of contraband into prisons; Joint Garda & Irish Prison Service operations to tackle drugs being thrown across prison...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: ...2 2014 11 1 Total 79 7 The Irish Prison Service defines an absconder as someone who leaves an open centre without permission. An Garda Sìochàna are informed when a person absconds from custody and Gardaí have the power to detain, arrest and return that person to custody. Experience has shown that the vast...

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

Simon Harris: 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 matters. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. As the Deputy will be aware, the 2023 allocation for An Garda Síochána provides funding of over...

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

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, by law the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration of An Garda Síochána, including the distribution of Garda members between the various Garda Divisions. I have no role in these operational matters. I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of policing priorities and...

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

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1056 and 1057 together. I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána is very clear on its position in relation to racist abuse or other types of hate crimes. They will not be tolerated. Garda policy states: “Reports of hate crimes or hate incidents will be recorded and investigated as appropriate, where it is perceived that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Private Security Authority (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: ...the private security industry in Ireland. The licensing of contractors operating as enforcement guards has now commenced.  Contractors seeking a licence from the PSA must be tax compliant, are subject to Garda vetting and must meet requirements of the standards prescribed for licensing. For enforcement guards, the standard is “PSA Licensing Requirements Enforcement Guards...

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

Simon Harris: ...of the sites pages. Where a person has an immigration permission independent of their abusive partner there is no need to contact the Immigration authorities however they should continue to engage with An Garda Síochána and other support services. My Department is working with our NGO partners to address specific concerns that victims of domestic violence may have and to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abuse (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: I refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Question number 677 of 21 June 2022 where the Deputy was advised that this matter was fully investigated by An Garda Síochána, and that the Director of Public Prosecutions directed no prosecution. 

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

Simon Harris: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, and will contact him when this is to hand.

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

Simon Harris: ...processing times of applications will vary depending on the complexity of the application, whether it is a single or family application, the supporting documentation and the vetting process with An Garda Síochána (AGS). Applications where there is an existing deportation order will require additional processing.  Each application received is assessed individually in...