Results 461-480 of 9,106 for speaker:Jim O'Callaghan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Social Media (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The right to freedom of expression is protected under the Constitution,. However, people do not have the right to behave in a way that threatens public peace or causes others to fear for their safety. An Garda Síochána monitors activity, including on social media, where there is potential for breaches of public order. The rule of law, human rights and the principle of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Community policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána and all Gardaí have a role to play in community policing in the course of carrying out their duties. A member of An Garda Síochána is deemed to be a ‘Community Garda’ where that person is allocated to a Community Policing Team (CPT), and is responsible and accountable for applying a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including Garda members. I am informed that the following advertising took place in Northern Ireland for the most recent Garda recruitment campaign:Print media: Belfast Telegraph and Sunday Life newspapersSocial media: Paid advertising campaign on Meta including in Northern...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Bail Act 1997 (as amended), provides for the refusal of bail in particular circumstances in line with the Constitution. The law sets out the circumstances where bail can be refused and also provides powers to An Garda Síochána to object to bail being granted. The Bail Act has been strengthened on a number of occasions to allow the courts the option of imposing bail conditions,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120, 121 and 122 together. I can advise the Deputy that Immigration Service of my Department does not collate data by county of sponsors for such applications. I understand that extended wait times can be frustrating for applicants and I want to assure anyone who has made an application for a join family visa that my Department is doing everything possible...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The primary objective of the vetting conducted by the Garda National Vetting Bureau is to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. This is an important task that must be delivered accurately. Vetting is performed by An Garda Síochána in accordance with the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 - 2016. As Minister, I have no role in these...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff. As Minister I have no role in these functions. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the current average time from when a Garda Trainee applicant is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127, 128, 130, 131, 132 and 134 together. Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, which includes the enforcement of road traffic legislation. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. Static-speed safety cameras have been proven...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traffic Fines (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129 and 133 together. It has not been possible to gather the required information in the time available. I will write to the Deputy when the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 135, 136, 138, 139, 141, 148, 149 and 150 together. Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the enforcement of road traffic legislation. The Commissioner is also responsible for procurement and related contract management....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traffic Fines (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, which includes the enforcement of road traffic legislation and the Fixed Charge Notice system. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. Below is a yearly breakdown, provided by An Garda Síochána, of the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traffic Fines (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It has not been possible to gather the required information in the time available. Minister will write to the Deputy when the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy and I am informed by the Commissioner that it has not been possible to collate the information in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy and I am informed by the Commissioner that it has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 144 and 146 together. I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, regrettably this was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy again once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, regrettably this was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy again once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traffic Fines (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, regrettably this was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy again once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traffic Fines (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes the purchase and allocation of all equipment for the service. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions. I am advised by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána purchased ammunition...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Functions (26 Mar 2025)

Jim O'Callaghan: The Programme for Government includes a number of commitments that are being progressed and will lead to changes in the structure and responsibilities of my Department. Responsibility for integration, international protection accommodation and Ukraine accommodation will transfer back to my Department from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth....