Results 161-180 of 1,066 for garda speaker:Simon Harris

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parking Provision (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I have requested the information requested from the Garda authorities, however, the information was not received in time. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including responsibility for the recruitment, training and deployment of Garda members. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I can however assure the Deputy that the Government is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to deliver a modern, fit-for-purpose, policing service. Budget 2023 provides funding of €2.14 billion for An Garda Síochána, of which €10m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including responsibility for the recruitment, training and deployment of Garda members. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am, however, assured that Garda management keeps the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Freedom of Speech (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...research in relation to some of the recommendations that proposed strengthening certain provisions. This further consultation included liaising with counterparts in the UK and Northern Ireland and with An Garda Síochána and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on different approaches that could be adopted here. The Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...the six month period is within the period of their current immigration permission then there is no need to attend at their local immigration office. The Immigration Service and Immigration Officers in Garda Stations nationwide grant a Stamp 1 immigration permission to a non-EEA national based on their employment permit, therefore, their permission to be in the State is linked to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will appreciate the enforcement of road traffic legislation is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána. Road traffic legislation is enforced as part of the day-to-day duties of members of An Garda Síochána, as well as through a programme of high-visibility road safety and enforcement operations, carried out in partnership with other state agencies,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...markedly improved. This development builds on other innovative measures introduced in the application process, including the deployment of “Tara” the e-chat bot, as well as e-payments, and Garda e-vetting, and the removal of the requirement to provide the original passport when making an application, all of which have positively enhanced the applicant's experience. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residential Institutions (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda equipment and resources. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in such matters. I am advised that the Garda Dog Unit is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I understand that Parliamentary Question No. 388 of 25 April 2023 refers to the number of unmarked Garda vans in each Garda division as of 17 April 2023, in tabular form. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration of An Garda Síochána, including recruitment and the management of Garda resources. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I am advised that there are no civilian equine instructors/trainers attached to the Garda Mounted Unit. I am informed that all instruction and training is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff. Further, the allocation of Garda resources is made in light of identified operational demands, including deployment...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: Under the Sale of Alcohol Bill, which is currently being drafted, An Garda Siochána will be able to apply to the District Court for a temporary closure order where a licensed premises has failed to comply with a direction to preserve order on their premises. An Garda Siochána will also have the power to enter and inspect licensed premises without warrant. In addition, An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...the full range of grounds on which a passenger may be refused. When a person is refused leave to land at Dublin airport, the Immigration Officer will arrange for the person to be referred to the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) for removal from the state. The priority is to return them on the next available return flight to the last point of embarkation. If a person indicates or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (11 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware, the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) has oversight of the registration and renewal of immigration permissions for persons residing outside of the Dublin area. The responsibility for the registration function at Immigration Offices outside of the Dublin Metropolitan Region rests with local Superintendents or the relevant Detective Superintendent. The waiting...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Civil Service (11 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 235 and 236 together. I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (11 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...processing times of applications will vary depending on the complexity of the application, whether it is a single or family application, the supporting documentation and the vetting process with An Garda Síochána (AGS). Applications where there is an existing deportation order will also require additional processing. Each application received is assessed individually in...