Results 1-20 of 44 for garda speaker:Martin Heydon

An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)

Martin Heydon: I too offer my condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe who died so tragically last Friday. His death struck a chord with many people because he was doing what so many gardaí do every day. It is something with which we can all associate. I know some of the local gardaí in my area very well and know the role they play. This made me think...

An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (4 Oct 2023)

Martin Heydon: The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to deliver on the goal of building stronger, safer communities. My colleague, the Minister, Deputy McEntee, has consistently asked gardaí what more she can do to provide supports for them as they do their job. Being a garda is difficult. I do not, nor should any of us, take for granted...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (28 Sep 2023)

Martin Heydon: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue and to pass on the apologies of the Minister, who is in Brussels and, unfortunately, cannot be here. As he will be aware, the Garda Commissioner determines the divisional structures throughout the State. The Minister does not have a role nor can she seek to direct the Commissioner regarding such matters. This is for good reason. We in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (26 Jun 2018)

Martin Heydon: 266. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of marked and unmarked Garda cars and vans allocated to the Kildare Garda division as of 31 December 2016 and 2017 and 8 June 2018 respectively. [27989/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (8 Feb 2018)

Martin Heydon: 173. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for further Garda recruitment to Templemore for 2018; the way in which these new recruits will be allocated to take account of areas in which Garda resources are required, such as in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6872/18]

Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)

Martin Heydon: I welcome the opportunity to speak on what is a very important and broad-ranging topic. I will start by focusing on Garda numbers because as a Deputy representing Kildare it is a significant issue and one that is raised constantly. Historically there has been a low ratio of gardaí to population in Kildare. During the good times many gardaí graduated from Templemore, but Kildare...

Topical Issue Debate: Home Repossession (21 Apr 2015)

Martin Heydon: .... This was always likely to be a flashpoint, because protestors were present and receivers were moving in. In the event that a receiver is in possession of a court order, the only role of the Garda Síochána is to keep the peace, but surely the view of the Garda Síochána should have to be taken on board by the receiver if it decides on a course of action? What...

Cooke Report: Statements (19 Jun 2014)

Martin Heydon: ...behind it. I do not hear those media commentators being nearly as loud as they were. The Cooke, Fennelly and Guerin reports are important for us to address issues and deficiencies in how An Garda Síochána is run, in the oversight and in the relationship between the State, the Oireachtas and the force. This period has also been quite damaging from the perspective of the morale...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Martin Heydon: ...was just an attempt to convince people that Sinn Féin is somehow a different party to that which up until very recently celebrated those criminals who previously attacked and even murdered members of An Garda Síochána. Shame on Sinn Féin which sent out its representatives onto national media over the weekend calling for our Minister for Justice to be “taken...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (18 Jul 2013)

Martin Heydon: 502. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for further recruitment to An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35985/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (25 Sep 2013)

Martin Heydon: 172. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a review of a Garda vetting application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40089/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Remuneration (3 Dec 2013)

Martin Heydon: 310. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if Garda allowances due to be paid in December will be paid before Christmas to avoid a seven week gap between allowance payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51873/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (13 May 2015)

Martin Heydon: 122. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the status of a Garda station (details supplied) in County Kildare; if there have been inquiries or plans for its future use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18826/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Powers (1 Dec 2016)

Martin Heydon: 132. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the powers under legislation that an An Garda Síochána has to deal with begging on streets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38273/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (17 Apr 2018)

Martin Heydon: 69. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding Garda recruitment; his plans for additional recruitment; the number of new gardaí that have been allocated to County Kildare in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16527/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (17 Apr 2018)

Martin Heydon: 286. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when progress is expected on the delivery of a €3 million property and exhibit store for Naas Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16202/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (5 Jul 2018)

Martin Heydon: 13. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda recruits assigned to County Kildare in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29662/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (29 Nov 2018)

Martin Heydon: 32. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the level of Garda resources in County Kildare; his plans for further recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49790/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Expenditure (12 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 123. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated extra cost in 2021 of increasing the number of the Garda Reserve to 2,000 by the end of 2021; and the estimated extra cost in each of the years 2022 to 2025 of maintaining that number. [52503/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (12 Dec 2019)

Martin Heydon: 125. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the year in which there was the most ever sworn members of An Garda Síochána; and the strength of the force in that year. [52505/19]