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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Data (17 May 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: ...Reform may determine which accounts are opened as public bank accounts for public moneys. In that context, the following schedule to this reply sets out the details of public bank accounts for An Garda Síochána sanctioned by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform since its establishment in July 2011. The Deputy may wish to note, in terms of the number of individual...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Banking (20 Jun 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: ...for Finance up to establishment of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in July 2011.  The schedule attached to this reply sets out the details of public bank accounts opened in the name of An Garda Síochána and sanctioned by the Minister for Finance during the period 1992 to 2011.  The schedule is split into those public bank accounts sanctioned prior...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio, which ranges from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, among others.  As is typical of such large portfolios, there will always be a number of properties, at any given time, that are vacant.  These are currently being retained because of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Divisional Headquarters (27 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works (OPW) has advanced a comprehensive Garda Building Programmein recent years that has provided Garda accommodation such as, new builds, major extensions and refurbishments to existing Garda Stations.  The design and construction of these new works has provided An Garda Síochána with appropriate, fit for purpose working conditions and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (18 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The 2012 and 2013 policing plans for An Garda Síochána identified 139 Garda stations for closure including the former Garda Station at Moyvane. Many of these properties reverted to the Office of Public Works (OPW) to identify an alternative State use or manage their disposal. In 2016, An Garda Síochána/Policing Authority undertook a review of the closed Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (28 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The 2012 and 2013 policing plans for An Garda Síochána identified 139 Garda stations for closure including the former Garda Station referred to by the Deputy. Many of these properties reverted to the Office of Public Works (OPW) to identify an alternative State use or manage their disposal. In 2016, An Garda Síochána/Policing Authority undertook a review of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Programme for Government included a ‘pilot programme of Garda Station re-openings’ throughout the country, including Bawnboy Garda Station. OPW undertook technical surveys on the building and issued a report on the works required, indicative costs involved and proposed layout to Garda Estate Management earlier this year. Subsequently, An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (17 Apr 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: I have been advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that two former Garda Station buildings in County Cavan have been sold.  These are Finea and Tullyvin. No former Garda stations in County Monaghan have been sold. The former Garda station at Shantonagh, Co. Monaghan was a leased property and this lease was surrendered following the closure of the station. The following table sets...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (12 Mar 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Office of Public Works has agreed with An Garda Síochána upgrade works to Longford Garda Station. These works include the construction of a two story extension incorporating new cells, prisoner processing facilities and office accommodation with alteration works to the existing cell area. This project is to be jointly funded by the Office of Public Works and An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (7 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The reopening of Ballinspittle Garda Station is scheduled for mid-2019. The Office of Public Works is about to tender for the necessary works that are based on the approved Garda Síochána 'brief of requirements'. It is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána to determine Garda numbers and policing needs for the area.

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 26: Collection of Motor Taxation
Vote 20: An Garda Síochána (16 May 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: I refer to the statement of the Garda Commissioner, Mr. Callinan, about the current situation. Under the current system, the role of the Garda Síochána is to witness the declaration. It is not to inquire as to the reason for the request for an exemption but rather to witness the signature which is signed at the Garda station in front of a garda. Is that correct?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Budgets (25 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: ...Works Alterations and Additions – Total Expenditure of €73.981 million Expenditure Category Planning/Enabling Works €’000 Commencing €’000 On Site €’000 Planning and Architectural Services 1,901 Garda Building Programme Athlone Garda Station 4000 Portlaoise Garda Station 2,600 Donegal Garda Station 2,300 ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (16 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: The Programme for Government included for the re-opening of a number of closed Garda Stations (6) throughout the country, including Bawnboy Garda Station. The Office of Public Works has undertaken an assessment of all the Stations identified in this 'pilot programme of Station re-openings', and based on the Garda Síochána 'brief of requirements' received, has advised them on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (12 Jul 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that they have sold the following former Garda stations since 2014, with a total value of €3,228,000. Former Garda Station County Sale Amount Sale Date Aclare Sligo €40,000 31 July 2015 Baldwinstown Wexford €75,000 27 March 2014 Ballacolla Laois €15,000 07 September 2016 Ballinahowen Westmeath...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Accommodation (24 Oct 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: An Garda Síochána requested the Office of Public Works, OPW, to source additional accommodation in Bandon for a number of divisional teams which are being established in that area, namely, court presenters, duty and rostering management and protective services units. The OPW is liaising with An Garda Síochána to source a property solution to accommodate these units based...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Recruitment (17 May 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy will be aware recruitment for An Garda Síochána is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Garda Commissioner in the first instance. Recruitment for an Garda Síochána is undertaken by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) which is an independent recruiter for the civil and some parts of the public service. I...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Fraud (22 Nov 2018)

Paschal Donohoe: As the Deputy is aware, recommendation 26 of the Report on the Cost of Motor Insurancecalls for An Garda Síochána to explore the potential for further cooperation between it and the insurance sector in relation to insurance fraud investigation. In this regard, one measure which the Working Group considered as part of the Report was the establishment of a dedicated team within An...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2011: Committee Stage (19 Jan 2011)

Paschal Donohoe: I move amendment No. 4: In page 4, to delete lines 43 to 46 and substitute the following: "A member of the Garda Síochána shall, upon making a requirement under this section, inform the person of whom the requirement is made, in clear language, that if he or she fails to comply with the requirement he or she shall be guilty of an offence.".". The Minister made the point in his Second Stage...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Garda Stations (30 Jun 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 37 to 39, inclusive, together. I must advise the Deputy that matters pertaining to Garda policy are in the first instance for my colleague, the Minister for Justice.  As such, my Department has no basis on which to provide a detailed response on this matter.  However, the Office of Public Works (OPW), under the remit of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (26 Feb 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The deliberative process between An Garda Síochána and OPW to finalise proposals for the re-opening of Bawnboy Garda Station is on-going. Upon final 'sign-off' by An Garda Síochána, OPW will submit the necessary Part 9 planning application and progress the procurement of works required to re-open the Station, which it is expected will take place in 2019.