Results 21-40 of 721 for garda speaker:Eamon Ryan

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Data Protection (7 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...all data shared from the Department of Transport has a sound legal basis and complies with GDPR. Data and statistics about speeding and other road traffic offences are captured and stored by An Garda Síochána in the first instance.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (1 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...earlier. There was a real threat of detour of all these routes. I am glad that my understanding is that that has not happened. That is primarily because of the operators, trade unions, An Garda Síochána and local community people coming together, as has happened in other parts of the county. It is not just in any one part of the county that this can be a problem. It is a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (1 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I do not disagree with the Deputies. To give some reassurance as to what Dublin Bus is doing, each bus, as I said, is equipped with CCTV. It also has access to central control, An Garda Síochána, both radio audible and silent alarms so they can get back up. It is also engaged a lot in the community forums Deputy Ward mentioned. It does that in a progressive way as well as in the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Éireann (1 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...the NTA and Bus Éireann with a view towards additional timetable updates later in the first or second quarter of this year. The NTA is also working with key local stakeholders such as Cork City Council and An Garda Síochána to assist in the development and enhancement of more reliable and efficient public transport in the city, as well as the enforcement of local traffic...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (1 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...that may occur on the network. I reassure the Deputy that Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland both take the safety and security of passengers and staff very seriously and work with the NTA and An Garda Síochána to promote order and safety on board their vehicles. Each of the operators has introduced a number of initiatives in recent years to help combat the issue. For example, the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Staff (30 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm to the Deputy that there are no civilian drivers attached to me or to Ministers of State within my Department. I can confirm to the Deputy that I have Garda drivers attached to me. Garda Drivers come under the auspices of the Department of Justice and as such, my Department does not hold the information requested.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Staff (30 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The schedule for Garda drivers in my Department is outlined below. Name of Division No. of Civilian Drivers No. of Garda Drivers Work Patterns No. of Hours worked by Civilian Drivers No. of Hours worked by Garda Drivers No. of Drivers assigned to Min /MoS Minister of State office 0 2 Week...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...day-to-day operations of public transport. Safety and security on public transport are matters that, first and foremost, must be managed by every public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, where appropriate. To that end, I am regularly briefed on joint operations between transport operators and An Garda Síochána which continue to have a positive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (12 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...will be in place in Q1 2024, when the e-bike provisions in the Road Traffic and Roads Act will be commenced. There are three measures to address misuse of scramblers. Dangerous driving, previously an offence only in a ‘public place’, will become an offence in any location. New powers will allow for the making of regulations barring certain classes of vehicle from certain...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...utmost importance, arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour on public transport are matters which first and foremost must be managed by each public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána where appropriate. My Department has also been engaging directly with the NTA and the PSO operators on the issue of anti-social behaviour and in relation to ensuring...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (6 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...will be in place in Q1 2024, when the e-bike provisions in the Road Traffic and Roads Act will be commenced. There are three measures to address misuse of scramblers. Dangerous driving, previously an offence only in a ‘public place’, will become an offence in any location. New powers will allow for the making of regulations barring certain classes of vehicle from certain...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...transport, I understand that the National Transport Authority, NTA, is reviewing operator security plans, priorities and the availability of funding. These measures would supplement the resources of An Garda Síochána, with which each of the public transport operators report an excellent working relationship. Joint operations with An Garda Síochána are now commonplace...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My understanding of debates in recent weeks was the suggestion being made was that there should be a separate policing force completely outside An Garda Síochána. My view, and that of the Department, is that An Garda Síochána is the appropriate body. Whether there is a specific unit in An Garda Síochána is a matter for its operations. There has been a...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: There may be greater flexibility when An Garda Síochána can call on a range of resources to assist in incidents, the likes of which happened last week. I am not convinced that a completely separate public transport police service would necessarily provide greater cover. We need the flexibility to put in a variety of Garda resources. While Garda numbers are key, the use of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...-social behaviour across the transport network and I am pleased to say that the overall picture is that it is reducing for operators at this time. This is due in no small part to the ongoing joint operations with An Garda Síochána. The Deputy can be assured that I am committed to continuing to work with all stakeholders to ensure the safest possible environment for both...

Estimates for Public Services 2023 (29 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...Services Office (Supplementary Estimate).That a supplementary sum not exceeding €1,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31 December 2023 for the salaries and expenses of the National Shared Services Office. Vote 20 — Garda Síochána (Supplementary Estimate).That a supplementary sum not exceeding...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...time where it was about Dublin. As a Dubliner, I can say it did not speak to the city I belong to and the qualities and the decency of our people. It did show the decency and the courage of the Garda Síochána. I forever go back to the quote of the first Garda Commissioner, Michael Staines, who said that the Garda Síochána should keep the peace not by force of arms...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Service 2023
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...an hour or so in the control centre and watched the work being done by staff from the various agencies of the State, including the local authority, fire brigade, Met Éireann, various Departments, Garda, etc. My sense is often what one wants is a local co-ordination meeting point where one pulls together all the services and online technologies now give people that ability....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (21 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you. With regard to regional and local roads, speed cameras would be the responsibility of An Garda Síochana and the Local Authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...utmost importance, arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour on public transport are matters which first and foremost must be managed by each public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána where appropriate. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is further engaged with public transport operators regarding the issue of anti-social behaviour. My...