Results 121-140 of 326 for garda speaker:Jack Chambers

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...it is important that every motorist ensures their vehicle is roadworthy. A vehicle that passed an NCT, say, three months ago may subsequently have an issue that could lead to a prosecution by the Garda. All drivers have an obligation to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy year round regardless of the result of an NCT.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...the Department of Justice were present as well. The new Road Traffic and Roads Bill will enhance that enforcement process. Funding of ANPR is a matter of ongoing capital investment matter by An Garda Síochána. It is important that we enhance the roll-out of that, however. It will provide an important enforcement tool for An Garda Síochána.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Quarterly Update on Matters relating to Minister of State's Remit: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...I know the cost is still persistently high for many motorists. However, enforcement will improve. There is strength in data sharing with the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, which will help An Garda Síochána enforce some of the mismatches in data and the current inability to match records. It will provide a legal basis for the insurance database and other matters which have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (21 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: Failing to surrender a licence following disqualification is an offence and is a matter for the Garda Síochána. It is an offence to drive while disqualified, whether or not the licence has been surrendered. Once a driver is disqualified, their licence is no longer valid. In a significant share of disqualification cases, the driver in question has not had a licence at all. ...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Air Safety (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...have an update on the legal and regulatory context and whether there is a requirement to amend the position we are in. That will be assessed with colleagues in the Irish Aviation Authority and An Garda Síochána.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Air Safety (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: ..., this matter is under assessment. It may require legislation. We will be able to update the House on this when we have feedback from our colleagues in the Irish Aviation Authority and An Garda Síochána.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Air Safety (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...actions are taken when a drone is observed in the vicinity of the critical area. That includes how sightings and detections are reported and verified, notifications to air traffic control and the Garda, the suspension of operations and the validation or notification that the area has been cleared to enable the restart of operations. The Deputy will know that all airports have risk...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Air Safety (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...civil aviation legislation and the criminal code. Significant penalties of up to life imprisonment are available and enforcement activity can be taken by the Irish Aviation Authority, IAA, or An Garda Síochána. Cases relating to illegal drone use at Dublin Airport are currently before the courts. In addition to the exclusion around airports, drone geographical zones, or...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Air Safety (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...recently as last Saturday to try to make progress with the purchase of counter-drone technology for Dublin Airport, and there will be further engagements this week between the IAA, the DAA and the Garda. As part of this, we are looking at comparative examples within Europe. Obviously, counter-drone technology is at an early phase of development but we still have an obligation to respond...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...that appropriate actions are taken when a drone is observed in the vicinity of the critical area.  This includes procedures for confirming detections and sightings, informing air traffic control and An Garda Síochána, suspending operations, sweeping the airfield and safe restart of operations. The current procedures in place at Dublin Airport, while disruptive to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (1 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: ..., the monitoring and enforcement of border security at Irish ports is not under the remit of my Department. Responsibility for such matters lies with the Minister for Justice and is enforced by An Garda Síochána. My Department will cooperate with any request for engagement from the Department of Justice on border security issues.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (28 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...5 working days of a policy being issued, cancelled or amended. Vehicle registration numbers will also have to be provided for all vehicles covered by the policy. The Database will assist An Garda Síochána to identify uninsured vehicles or drivers. As uninsured drivers tend to be involved in other road traffic offences, reducing uninsured driving will assist Ireland to meet...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (21 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...in relation to disabled parking bays in private car parks, such as those attached to shopping centres and other commercial premises, is the responsibility of the car park owner. Neither An Garda Síochána nor local authority traffic wardens have legal powers to issue fixed charge notices (FCNs) on private property.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (19 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...responsible for cave and abandoned mine rescues within the island of Ireland and works closely with MRI. The assistance of MRI and ICRO in a search and rescue task is provided at the request of An Garda Síochána. The grant also provides funding to Community Rescue Boats Ireland, CRBI, which constitutes the "coastal and inshore" part of the grant's title. CRBI is a nationwide...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Car Test (19 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...with in the order they go on the list. I am aware that many motorists will have concerns about potential difficulties regarding their motor insurance and not having a valid NCT if stopped by gardaí. Insurance Ireland has indicated that its members will adopt a pragmatic approach where cover will continue to be provided if vehicle owners provide evidence that they have attempted...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: ..., particularly when it comes to the very young, the elderly, and the disabled. The offence of cycling on the footpath is not explicitly spelled out in law because it is important that members of An Garda Síochána be allowed a degree of discretion when it comes to allowing very young cyclists stay off the roads as a result of their age and...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2022)

Jack Chambers: ...of the director are to enforce the criminal law in the courts on behalf of the people, direct and supervise public prosecutions on indictment in the court, give general direction and advice to An Garda Síochána on summary cases and give specific direction to the Garda in cases where this is requested. The chief prosecution solicitor provides a solicitor service within the office...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Oct 2022)

Jack Chambers: ...(Second Stage)* - Communications Regulation Bill 2022 (Second Stage)* - Higher Education Authority Bill 2022 (Amendments from the Seanad) (to be taken no earlier than 7 p.m. and to conclude within 30 mins) - Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 [Seanad] (Report and Final Stages) (to conclude within 60 mins) Private Members' Business shall be the Motion re the Provision of...