Results 1-20 of 612 for garda speaker:David Stanton

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Feb 2024)

David Stanton: .... Will Professor MacCraith comment on how the external oversight body will engage with these other cultures? We have already seen people wearing headgear and different items of clothing in the Garda and elsewhere. There are cultural and religious issues around that and these will probably increase, especially if we encourage more people from other culture to join the Defence Forces.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

David Stanton: ...has been established in the inner city, instead of joint policing committees, JPCs. These partnerships are meant to work with business, education, the voluntary sector, the HSE, Tusla, the Garda, local authorities and councillors. There have been three pilots, one of which is in the inner city. Have Mr. Dunne or Mr. O'Driscoll any interaction with that? Do they know about it? I ask...

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

David Stanton: 75. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 29 of 25 May 2023, to provide an update on the recruitment campaign for the Garda Reserve; when she expects new reservists to be appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54722/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (12 Dec 2023)

David Stanton: 882. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 550 of 31 January 2023, her plans to enhance the role of An Garda Síochána in assisting dog wardens to carry out their duties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54446/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Management (24 Oct 2023)

David Stanton: ...the announcements today. I welcome the fact so many Ministers and the Taoiseach and Tánaiste came down so quickly but many things need to be discussed and addressed. The community spirit shown by the Garda, the Army, council workers, Civil Defence, the Coast Guard and locals was fantastic. The HSE was fantastic. This cannot happen again. That is why I call for the scheme to be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 May 2023)

David Stanton: 29. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a target exists for the number of persons to be recruited into the Garda Reserve; when recruiting will commence; the budget for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25235/23]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2023)

David Stanton: The Minister spoke earlier about the ongoing work to build stronger and safer communities and his plans to recruit extra gardaí and increase the number of gardaí, which are very welcome. The visible presence of gardaí in uniform on our streets is very important for our communities. Many men and women would like to serve in the Garda Reserve. Can the Minister tell me when...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Dogs (31 Jan 2023)

David Stanton: 550. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline the role that An Garda Síochána has in the enforcement of legislation controlling dangerous dogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4000/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (22 Nov 2022)

David Stanton: ...it was the main point I made. One issue I recognise in the Minister of State's response is the pathway to full membership. The reserve strategy acknowledges this when it states that the Garda Reserve provides an opportunity to experience a career in policing and may encourage some individuals to pursue a full-time career as a member of An Garda Síochána. The internal review...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (22 Nov 2022)

David Stanton: ...and business owners the fear of crime reduces significantly within such neighbourhoods. Lowering fear of crime enhances the well-being of residents and business owners. This is where the Garda Reserve has a huge role to play. On 19 October 2021, the Garda Reserve Strategy 2021-2025 was published. I congratulate the Commissioner and his team for producing a strategy with measurable...

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

David Stanton: 556. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of time typically taken to train a member of the Garda Reserve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57706/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Antisocial Behaviour (20 Oct 2022)

David Stanton: ...district. That is not the case now. They are only at county level, which brings them away from the local aspect. I asked the Minister to have another look at the earlier question about the Garda Reserve. It is very disappointing that that might not happen until this time next year. It should happen early next year, not later.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Reserve (20 Oct 2022)

David Stanton: The Minister of State said there would be recruitment next year. When next year will that be? Will it be in January, February, March or December? What does he envisage will be the strength of the Garda Reserve over time? What is the target in that regard?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Oct 2022)

David Stanton: 54. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of the Garda Reserve; the gender breakdown of the Garda Reserve; the situation with regard to recruitment to the Garda Reserve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52356/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Oct 2022)

David Stanton: 634. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 322 of 6 October 2022, the number of gardaí who were assigned to the Cobh district and to the Garda stations in the district by rank at the end of August 2021, end of August 2020, end of August 2019 and end of August 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51094/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Oct 2022)

David Stanton: 322. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí who are assigned to the Cobh district and to the Garda stations in the district, by rank; if there has been an increase or decrease in these numbers in the past 12 months; if so, the details of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49152/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2022)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for her response. I know the Garda Commissioner, having engaged with him in a previous role, and he is very reasonable. I am sure that when the Minister and Garda Commissioner have a conversation, they will be able to find a way of resolving this issue. Other cruise liners and shipping companies across Europe also have these demands and they work with other...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2022)

David Stanton: ...companies operate in Europe and are not registered here, but they require police certificate clearance. Police certificates state whether somebody has a criminal record. They are issued by the Garda in certain circumstances, solely for the following purposes. One is for foreign consular authorities, foreign visa applications, naturalisation applications and so on. Other reasons include...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (5 Jul 2022)

David Stanton: ...be interested in making people aware of what it is so that people can be rescued out of it. Very often, people do not realise that they are in it, nor do their relations. I am glad to see that An Garda Síochána is taking it seriously and has been trained in it, and that quite a number of prosecutions have occurred in that area.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (5 Jul 2022)

David Stanton: I agree with my colleague that we need gardaí on the beat, out on the street and visible. A lot of them are tied up with paperwork and filing reports and so forth. What is the situation with respect to the other branch of the Garda that has not been mentioned, namely, the Garda Reserve? I understand there are moves afoot to recruit members to it. What are the plans there and when...