Results 1-20 of 433 for garda speaker:Brendan Smith

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Mar 2024)

Brendan Smith: 255. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations operational in Cavan/Monaghan at present; when Bawnboy Garda station will be reopened as announced by Government previously; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13479/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Feb 2024)

Brendan Smith: ...Jean's disappearance that is absolutely comprehensive and thorough. I was extremely disappointed and indeed furious to learn that the Portuguese authorities have been awaiting responses from An Garda Síochána and the Department of Justice for some time. The least our authorities can do is to act with urgency. We have a young woman who is missing and a very distraught family,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Feb 2024)

Brendan Smith: 405. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when Bawnboy Garda station in County Cavan will be reopened, as decided in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7478/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Brendan Smith: 524. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to list the Garda stations in Cavan/Monaghan that have their own electric vehicle charging points; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54641/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Brendan Smith: 525. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations in each Garda division that have their own electric vehicle charging points; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54642/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Brendan Smith: 526. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of electric vehicles in the Garda fleet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54643/23]

Final Report of the Independent Scoping Exercise into the Circumstances surrounding the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell: Statements (17 Oct 2023)

Brendan Smith: ...Circuit Court. On 25 July 2011 he was convicted of having no tax disc in Monaghan District Court. All of the above offences should have resulted in that man's bail being revoked but no steps were taken by the Garda to ensure that happened. He was well-known to An Garda Síochána, Interpol and the PSNI. His record was an extensive one of criminality, with more than 40 previous...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Risk Assessment (4 Oct 2023)

Brendan Smith: ...era of peace, thanks to the Good Friday Agreement and the good work that brought about that agreement. One thing which always struck me was the huge and committed work of our Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána and other emergency services during a time when our State was under attack. The configuration of An Garda Síochána in the region throughout that era, and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (25 May 2023)

Brendan Smith: ...representative during very bad years in this country, during the era known as the Troubles, I was very conscious of the great work of the emergency services in the Border region, including An Garda Síochána, during the most difficult of times. The Minister referred earlier to the threat from some dissidents and that is still around. There are unique policing demands in a border...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (25 May 2023)

Brendan Smith: ...that I have had the privilege of representing, I always saw that the best policing model was when the public at large knew who the chief superintendent, the superintendent, the inspectors and the gardaí were. That engagement with the people is critical and instils confidence in communities and individuals. The Minister mentioned the welcome development at Bailieborough and I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (25 May 2023)

Brendan Smith: 10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that the present Garda Síochána structures are adequate and sufficiently responsive to meet the security needs of communities, particularly in the Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25050/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (25 May 2023)

Brendan Smith: As the Minister is aware, a new Garda operating model was introduced in early 2019 on a pilot basis. The model proposes to reduce the number of Garda divisions from 28 to 19. It will not be a suitable configuration for the Border region. It is proposed that Cavan, Monaghan and Louth would be amalgamated into one Garda division with the chief superintendent based in Drogheda. It is a long...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (25 Apr 2023)

Brendan Smith: .... Those thugs and criminals masquerading as republicans or loyalists do threaten security, in particular in the Border region. In that context, in all discussions that the Government has with the Garda Commissioner, it must be emphasised time and again that adequate resources for Garda divisions should be prioritised at all times. There are unique policing demands in a Border region and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 Mar 2023)

Brendan Smith: 276. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the up-to-date position regarding the provision of Garda services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15974/23]

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

Brendan Smith: ...their lives and so many were seriously injured. Last night's horrific incident strongly reinforces the message that the Government must always ensure every necessary resource is provided to An Garda Síochána and all other relevant statutory agencies to rid our society of this small number of criminals and thugs who shamelessly masquerade as so-called republicans. It is also...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drug Dealing (16 Feb 2023)

Brendan Smith: First, I compliment An Garda Síochána on the work being done locally and nationally to deal with the scourge of drugs. As we all know, drug addiction and drug abuse are very complex issues and we need a multifaceted approach that includes the health service as well as the criminal justice system. I ask the Minister to outline any additional measures that will be implemented...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Dec 2022)

Brendan Smith: ...regarding the Belturbet bombing and other loyalist operations in County Cavan. Subsequently, the then Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, confirmed to me she had referred this information to An Garda Síochána for investigation. I welcome the recent announcement by An Garda Síochána of further investigations being carried out into this despicable atrocity. I wish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Dec 2022)

Brendan Smith: 324. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the retirement age for gardaí at Garda and Sergeant rank will be increased taking into account the need to retain Members in view of the slowdown in recruitment and the urgent need to increase Garda numbers in Garda Divisions throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60110/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Dec 2022)

Brendan Smith: 325. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the recruitment targets for An Garda Síochána set for 2022 and the intake to date; the recruitment target for 2023; if any particular measures will be implemented to increase numbers entering An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60111/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (22 Nov 2022)

Brendan Smith: ...superintendent, chief superintendent, assistant commissioner and deputy commissioner level in each year since June 2018 on a yearly basis; the percentage of these appointments that came from within An Garda Síochána; the percentage that have come from other policing services or from outside policing services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57875/22]