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Seanad: Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is defined. The job is defined.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Operations (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As I have indicated to the House previously, and am happy to confirm again today, Operation Mizen is not a surveillance programme operated by An Garda Síochána, contrary to the assertions made by the Deputy or others in commentary on water protests. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that Operation Mizen was established by An Garda Síochána as a national...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: International Terrorism (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces have long experience of dealing with dissident activity in this country and, unfortunately, continue to have to use that expertise. For decades they have had to develop a level of expertise in explosives which continue to be placed by dissidents under cars in this jurisdiction. The Deputy will have seen arrests in recent months. He will...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: International Terrorism (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The figure in the public arena is that approximately 30 to 40 people are known to have travelled to an area generally described as a conflict theatre which includes Syria and Iraq. On their exact behaviour once they leave the country, it is known across Europe that many travel to Syria and Iraq by way of Turkey and other countries. As the Deputy knows, there is engagement with Turkey on the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: International Terrorism (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As I said in the House last week, like other open and democratic states, Ireland cannot consider itself immune from the threat posed by international terrorism. As the Deputy said, sadly, Irish people have been caught up in international terrorist attacks. The current assessment of the threat to Ireland from this source is that while an attack here is possible, it is unlikely, nor is there...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Anti-Social Behaviour (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: I can assure the Deputy that I am in ongoing contact with the Garda Commissioner in relation to the measures which are being taken to combat crime and enhance public safety in the city centre area. An Garda Síochána make full use of the extensive range of legislation which is in place to address street crime and anti-social behaviour, including knife crime and drug related crime....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Operation Thor is a multi-stranded national operation which builds on previous and current Garda operations to tackle crime, particularly burglaries the number of which, as we know, increase with the advent of the long winter nights, in both urban and rural communities nationwide. In excess of €5 million is being committed to support Operation Thor. This allocation, which includes...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Operation Thor is a multi-stranded national operation which builds on previous and current Garda operations to tackle crime, particularly burglaries the number of which, as we know, increase with the advent of the long winter nights, in both urban and rural communities nationwide. In excess of €5 million is being committed to support Operation Thor. This allocation, which includes...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Operation Thor is a multi-stranded national operation which builds on previous and current Garda operations to tackle crime, particularly burglaries the number of which, as we know, increase with the advent of the long winter nights, in both urban and rural communities nationwide. In excess of €5 million is being committed to support Operation Thor. This allocation, which includes...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Operation Thor is a multi-stranded national operation which builds on previous and current Garda operations to tackle crime, particularly burglaries the number of which, as we know, increase with the advent of the long winter nights, in both urban and rural communities nationwide. In excess of €5 million is being committed to support Operation Thor. This allocation, which includes...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy is referring to the mechanism established for the independent review of certain allegations of Garda misconduct, or inadequacies in the investigation of certain allegations, which have been made to me as Minister for Justice and Equality, or the Taoiseach. I have repeatedly emphasised that the Independent Review Mechanism was not established to act as a Commission of Inquiry or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Operation Thor is a multi-stranded national operation which builds on previous and current Garda operations to tackle crime, particularly burglaries the number of which, as we know, increase with the advent of the long winter nights, in both urban and rural communities nationwide. In excess of €5 million is being committed to support Operation Thor. This allocation, which includes...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy will appreciate that this question concerns two separate matters. The Government continues to be committed to bring forward a Judicial Council Bill but for reasons the Deputy will be familiar with, has had to give way to other pressing priorities in the legislative area. The Government Legislative Programme which was published on 22 September includes the Judicial Council Bill...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Operation Thor is a multi-stranded national operation which builds on previous and current Garda operations to tackle crime, particularly burglaries the number of which, as we know, increase with the advent of the long winter nights, in both urban and rural communities nationwide. In excess of €5 million is being committed to support Operation Thor. This allocation, which includes...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: There is a commitment in the Programme for Government to amend the Official Secrets Act 1963. An analysis of the impact of the Freedom of Information and Protected Disclosures Acts on the Official Secrets Act is required in order to assess the extent of any necessary change. Any issues arising in relation to the Commission of Investigation into Certain Irish Bank Resolution Corporation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel, among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review taking into account crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel, among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review taking into account crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel, among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review taking into account crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel, among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review taking into account crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources. I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (1 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: As the Deputy will appreciate the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel, including new probationer Gardaí, among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of resources. This Government...