Results 61-80 of 1,144 for garda speaker:Micheál Martin

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: However, the most significant one I am waiting for the is one from An Garda Síochána.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: On Deputy Conway-Walsh's question on Garda pensions, talks are under way between Government and the public sector unions with a view to achieving a new public sector pay and pensions agreement. I do not want to comment on those talks, for obvious reasons, but they are under way and I will certainly make the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, aware of the particular issue the Deputy has raised. On...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...city of Dublin. She claims to have been aware of a rising tide of extremism, yet did not think it was important enough to come in here as a party leader and demand action. If Deputy McDonald was concerned about gardaí being abused in O'Connell Street, all she needed to do was consult her front bench, which includes unique expertise on such behaviour. If she had thought criminal...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: First of all, I condemn the petrol bomb attack on that family home in Onslow in Cork, and also the shootings. These are reprehensible actions. I pay tribute to An Garda Síochána in Cork and to the force for the work it does and continues to do to protect citizens in Cork. Cork is a very attractive city, particularly during the Christmas period. The city centre in particular...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: -----and that needs to be said as well. Without question, the issue of garda recruitment is one that is accelerating with the numbers coming in every 11 weeks now.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (30 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and Tusla are aware of risks to children in care. Tusla is continually working to address these complex and concerning issues, including working with An Garda Síochána as required. There is no doubt that children in the care of the State are the most vulnerable individuals in our society. Tusla and the Department are committed to...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (30 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...' Questions. It gives the issue the attention and profile that it, without question, deserves and justifies. In 2021, Tusla implemented a child exploitation procedure in partnership with An Garda Síochána. There is a strong partnership between Tusla and An Garda Síochána. A joint working protocol between Tusla and An Garda Síochána forms a critical part of...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: The Deputy has made a very good point. There is a broader issue where there is an interdepartmental group looking at the whole area of retirement from uniformed public services, whether An Garda Síochána, firefighting or Defence Forces. We have increased retirement age limits on an interim basis in the Defence Forces. We are living longer. Thankfully, Ireland has made dramatic...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...is suggesting it should be an Irish citizen who takes the job, which I will come back to. I understand the concerns he has articulated about the fast-accrual pension scheme, which applies to An Garda Síochána, and the limit on pension funds, which has been discussed in this context as the standard fund threshold, which sets a lifetime maximum for tax relief on pension...

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...just world. For examples, we heard from former members of the Defence Forces, such as retired Major General Michael Beary, who has been leading a UN mission to support peace in Yemen; former senior Garda, Maura O'Sullivan, now working in Ukraine to reinforce that country's policing and rule-of-law structures; Kate Fearon, a founder member of the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition now...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Deputy Durkan, there have been other incidents and I said to the Deputy earlier - I am sorry, there have been allegations - but one of the more positive outcomes has been this direct referral to An Garda Síochána straight away. These issues must now be dealt with by the civil courts and the Garda from here onwards.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: .... We had given that directive already. We have witnessed that inaction already in a number of cases that unfortunately have arisen but which have almost immediately have been referred to An Garda Síochána. That is progress. It is different from the way things were and it is very important. There is a new rigour there and a robustness in that any sexual assault incident that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023. Part 4 of the Bill amends sections 169 and 192 of the Defence Act 1954 in line with a recommendation in the IRG report. These amendments will ensure that An Garda Síochána will have sole jurisdiction within the State to investigate alleged sexual offences committed by persons subject to military law. Any subsequent cases will be dealt with by...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...applied, where appropriate, to its members in line with the Government’s commitment to remove the blanket exemption in the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 for both the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána. Dialogue took place during the year with the Permanent Defence Force representative associations and civilian-military management through the working time...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129, 130 and 134 together. Responsibility for the prevention crime, including human trafficking rests primarily with An Garda Síochána, while overall responsibility for the prevention of drug trafficking rests primarily with the Customs Service of the Revenue Commissioners. The White Paper on Defence (2015) reaffirms the security role carried...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (21 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...protection and supports in Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) including drug interdiction. Primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and An Garda Síochána. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP), which, in practice, means to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (21 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...of the Exclusive Economic Zone. On any given patrol day the Naval Service can carry out a number of taskings on behalf of other State agencies such as the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, An Garda Síochána and the Customs Service of the Revenue Commissioners. The Naval Service has a fleet of four Offshore Patrol Vessels: –P61 LÉ SAMUEL BECKETT,P62 LÉ JAMES...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (15 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: .... We have also deepened our presence across Ireland's six diplomatic Missions in Latin America to include a number of regional roles such as a regional Agriculture Attaché based in Mexico City, a regional Garda Liaison Officer based in Bogotá and a regional Cultural Officer based in Sao Paulo. My Department, working closely with relevant Government Departments and State...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (8 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...aircraft which entered service in 2004. Their primary function is pilot training.One (1) Britten Norman Defender 4000 which entered service in 1997. This aircraft is operated in conjunction with An Garda Síochána as a Garda Air Support Unit aircraft.The ten (10) rotary wing aircraft are as follows:Six (6) Agusta Westland AW139 aircraft. The AW 139s entered service in 2006 and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...hospital in Cork last night. The Defence Forces are engaging on an ongoing basis with the relevant local authorities and attended a cross-agency co-ordination meeting this morning. Likewise, the Garda is highly involved. I single out all those forces for the work they are doing.