Results 121-140 of 1,144 for garda speaker:Micheál Martin

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: ..., trust and confidence. However, it will be some time before that directive comes to light. It will be a considerable length of time. I favour the use of facial recognition technology by An Garda Síochána in respect of child abuse cases, for example, as well as murder cases. There are approximately three areas that the Commissioner has asked for this technology on the basis...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising a very important issue. I agree with him on the importance of the Garda Reserve. I agree that members of the reserve force can be of significant help to the community. I recall being in government when the Garda Reserve was introduced. Like all institutions, initially there was some resistance to the idea. Increasingly now, both within An Garda...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...There has to be a child-based response. The passing, by this House, of the hate crime Bill is one such step. From the justice perspective, some very significant work has been undertaken by the Garda over the years and more recently in terms of the youth diversion programme, and in working with young people who get involved in unacceptable behaviour and activities with a view to trying to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...required with an initial focus on amending the Defence Act 1954 to ensure all allegations of rape, aggravated sexual assault and sexual assault in the Defence Forces in the State are referred to An Garda Síochána for investigation. This will confirm in legislation the policy instruction issued by the Chief of Staff in relation to such complaints. I have consistently stated...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...sharing information with each other. When the cyberattack on the Irish health service happened, the Polish Government, the British Government and other governments immediately contacted us. An Garda Síochána and other authorities pursued this issue and we then shared information in respect of the knowledge we had as a result of such investigations with other countries as...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...and transport roles as required.Eight (8) Pilatus PC-9M 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) Augusta Westland...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: ..., where appropriate, to its members. This is in line with the Government commitment to remove the blanket exemption in the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 for both the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána. The removal of the blanket exemption in the Organisation of Working Time Act for the Defence Forces is a complex matter given the nature of some military...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Body on a statutory basis; and finally to amend the Defence Act, 1954 to ensure all allegations of rape, or aggravated sexual assault in the Defence Forces in the State to be referred to An Garda Síochána for investigation. A significant programme of reform and culture change within the Defence Forces through the appointment of external experts will also be progressed. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (3 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...to the air component of the Permanent Defence Force. The aerodrome facilitates training and operations by Air Corps aircraft, including the operation of the Ministerial Air Transport Service, the Garda Air Support Unit, fishery protection patrols, air ambulance missions etc. The Air Corps is responsible for the management of air traffic at Casement Aerodrome. I am advised that the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: .... The Passport Service is aware that, in the course of these customer enhancements, a cohort of applicants applying from Northern Ireland received identity verification forms that directed them to An Garda Siochána. This was due to a technical issue in the release of these complex upgrades, which resulted in the auto-generation of an incorrect form for applicants resident in Northern...

Seanad: Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Statements (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...properly a matter for the criminal justice system. I have directed therefore, with immediate effect, that all allegations of sexual assault by serving members occurring in the State are to be referred directly to An Garda Síochána for investigation and prosecution. Legislation to formalise this will be brought forward without delay. Following publication of the report and...

Seanad: Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Statements (25 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...in our changes. It think there is a welcome now for the criminal justice system, as has been identified. There seems to be a broad acceptance that sexual assault allegations must go to An Garda Síochána. We will take guidance in respect of the overseas issue. I am committed to getting the working time directive done. I have set timelines for my officials to conclude the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Oversight Body on a statutory basis; andamend the Defence Act, 1954 to ensure that all allegations of rape, or aggravated sexual assault in the Defence Forces in the State be referred to An Garda Síochána for investigation. (In the interim, all such cases will be referred to An Garda Síochána.)A significant programme of reform and culture change delivered by external...

Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...an external independent complaints process for members of the Defence Forces. I will also be establishing an external oversight body on a statutory basis to oversee the culture change and reform required and will be amending legislation to provide the legislative basis to enable allegations of any type of sexual assault in the Defence Forces in the State to be referred to An Garda...

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

Micheál Martin: I am not aware of the specific case. It is unacceptable behaviour. There should be no evictions of that kind. I do not know whether the matter has been referred to the Garda. There is a law in place. There has to be a zero-tolerance approach to this kind of behaviour if it is illegal. There has to be respect for people and dignity and humanity must apply. The RTB is in place and the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: We will amend the Defence Act 1954 to provide a legislative basis for allegations of any type of sexual assault in the Defence Forces to be referred to An Garda Síochána. We will also set up a non-statutory inquiry into the practice and process of medical boarding and in respect of issues pertaining to suicide. I envisage taking expert bodies in to assess that issue in a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (30 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...External Oversight Body on a statutory basis; and - amend the Defence Act, 1954 to ensure that all allegations of rape, or aggravated sexual assault in the Defence Forces in the State be referred to An Garda Síochána for investigation. - A significant programme of reform and culture change delivered by external experts, with measures to eradicate reprisals and retaliation, and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: ..., where appropriate, to the Defence Forces. This is in line with a Government commitment to remove the blanket exemption in the Organisation of Working Time Act for both the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is responsible for preparing the legislation and my officials are working with that Department. The removal of...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...directive are applied, where appropriate, to the Defence Forces. This is in line with the Government commitment to removing the blanket exemption in the 1997 Act for both the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána. Responsibility for preparing the legislative framework required to bring the Defence Forces within the scope of the Act lies with the Department of Enterprise, Trade...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: Primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Minister for Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Accordingly, responsibility for the security aspect of border control rests with An Garda Síochána, while the Revenue Commissioners also have responsibilities relating to their particular mandate. Among the roles assigned to the Defence...