Results 1-20 of 677 for garda speaker:Michael McGrath

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: A new Regional Garda station for Sligo was originally proposed by Garda Estates in late 2016.  OPW purchased, on behalf of the Garda Estates request, a site adjacent to an existing OPW owned site used by Social Protection near Sligo town for that purpose.  The Sligo site was to be used for a new Regional Garda Station as part of the Garda PPP bundle.  Sligo was to be a regional...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Staff (16 Feb 2022)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy may be aware, following a recent security review by Garda Commissioner Harris, it has been agreed to provide 2 Garda drivers to me. For clarity, there are no civilian Garda drivers in my department. However, while I currently have 1 civilian driver assigned to me, interim arrangements are in place while the full plans are being mapped out for the assignment of the 2 Garda...

An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (29 Jan 2013)

Michael McGrath: I begin by expressing my sympathies to the wife and family of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe who was so callously killed last Friday night in County Louth. Like those who gunned down Detective Garda Jerry McCabe in Adare in 1996, those responsible for this murder are nothing other than ruthless criminals, cowards and callous killers. I know that everybody in this House joins with the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Transport (28 Apr 2022)

Michael McGrath: In response to the Deputy's question my department has no role in relation to this matter. As you may be aware, under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including the management of the Garda fleet and all decisions related to the needs of the fleet.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (20 Feb 2019)

Michael McGrath: ...-Central. It is primarily an urban constituency and takes in the south side of Cork city. It includes some large suburbs that are growing rapidly such as Douglas, Carrigaline and Passage West. The Garda district headquarters is located in Togher. It is the only 24-hour station in the Garda district. When the other Garda stations in the district are closed - that happens to be most...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Staff (19 Jan 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...selection within the civil service. I understand that the Deputy is likely referring to a number of complaints made in respect of an internal recruitment and selection process undertaken by the Garda Commissioner in respect of the assignment of sworn members of An Garda Síochána, who are public servants, as Garda Drivers assigned for security reasons to certain Ministers and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (3 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: ...Dept. / Body Responsible County NUTS3 Region Type of Investment Construction Commencement Year of Completion Actual Cost Kevin St, Dublin 8 Garda Divisional HQ Office Of Public Works on behalf of An Garda Síochána Dublin Eastern & Midland Construction February 2015 20 April...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (15 Jan 2019)

Michael McGrath: 469. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda strength, broken down by rank and including Garda reserves, based at each station in a Garda district (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1322/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (1 Mar 2022)

Michael McGrath: Officials from the Office of Government Procurement in my Department assisted An Garda Síochána in the procurement process for a new uniform, with An Garda Síochána holding responsibility for developing the specifications based on requirements and intended use.  An Garda Síochána evaluated the tender submissions received, awarded the contract and made all...

Other Questions: Garda Equipment (12 Jul 2017)

Michael McGrath: My question relates to detectives in Cork city Garda division who wish to be issued with non-lethal Tasers. There is currently a dispute between Garda management and the GRA, as representatives of the detectives, on this very serious issue. I hope the Minister can liaise with Garda management and help to resolve the issue.

An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Michael McGrath: I will take the Tánaiste back to the letter about the breath tests from the Garda to the Department of Justice and Equality in June 2016. The Tánaiste has said there was no indication given in that letter as to the scale of the problem. It is clear from what the Commissioner told me yesterday and from her public statements that it was not at that time known to Garda management...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (19 Oct 2021)

Michael McGrath: The Capital Investment Plan for An Garda Síochána 2016 -2021, includes for the provision of Property Exhibits Management Stores (PEMS) at Tallaght and Naas Garda Stations. Tallaght The deliberative process regarding the provision of a PEMS store at Tallaght Garda Station is ongoing between An Garda Síochána and the Office of Public Works. The preliminary estimate for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parliamentary Questions (19 Nov 2019)

Michael McGrath: 277. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will raise with the Garda Commissioner the possibility of An Garda Síochána setting up a dedicated communication channel for queries from members of the Oireachtas in view of the fact that most parliamentary questions pertaining to Garda matters are disallowed; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (20 Jun 2018)

Michael McGrath: 132. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí that graduated in 2017 in the fraud and e-crime investigation postgraduate certificate in UCD; the number that have assumed roles in the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau and the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau; the number that have been assigned to regular Garda posts; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Staff (29 Nov 2022)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy may be aware, following a security review by Garda Commissioner Harris, it was agreed to provide two Garda drivers to me. I had one Civilian Driver who was replaced by the Garda drivers. Severance/ex gratia arrangements are in place and the option of redeployment to Temporary Clerical Officer is also facilitated. We do not comment on personal payment arrangements or the current...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (7 Jul 2020)

Michael McGrath: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently carrying out cell refurbishment works at Kells Garda Station. These works are due for completion in September 2020. A new two story extension to include 4 new cells, prisoner processing facilities with ancillary rooms and new office accommodation is planned for Navan Garda Station. Tender documents will be issued shortly and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: I recognise the value in having a visible Garda presence in communities. I am sure that is something that the Deputy and her constituents are seeking in Carlow as well. In the last budget, we provided funding for the recruitment of 800 additional gardaí. There is a recruitment campaign currently under way. The allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, but...

Topical Issue Debate: Crime Levels (20 Feb 2018)

Michael McGrath: I thank the Minister. I have to make the case again that the expanding communities I represent need more gardaí. When we look at the overall number of new gardaí and the proportion that has come to my area, it is clear we are not getting a fair share. The communities I represent are growing. Unfortunately, despite the national figure quoted by the Minister, which shows a...

Topical Issue Debate: Crime Levels (20 Feb 2018)

Michael McGrath: ...up 40% compared to the last quarter of 2016. Thefts from vehicles were up from 144 to 202, which is also a significant increase. The particular area I am highlighting this evening is the Togher Garda district which includes some of the most rapidly expanding communities in Cork, namely Douglas, Carrigaline, Passage West, Crosshaven and Togher itself. There has been a dramatic surge in...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (13 Nov 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 480: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí, including their rank, assigned to a Garda station (details supplied) in County Cork. [28615/07]