Results 1-20 of 374 for garda speaker:Robert Troy

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (28 Nov 2023)

Robert Troy: 43. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on plans for extending Mullingar Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52281/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Sep 2023)

Robert Troy: 418. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if, given the recent ballot by the GRA, she will acknowledge that morale within An Garda Síochána is low; if she will consider using the mechanism of the Workplace Relations Commission to address issues between management and rank-and-file gardaí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41316/23]

Accommodation Needs for New Arrivals: Statements (23 May 2023)

Robert Troy: ..., we are putting modular units into Columb Barracks. We should use those buildings more effectively. Only a few months ago the OPW, which I mentioned moments ago in regard to modular homes, had an old Garda barracks on the open market to sell, along with two houses. At a time when the Minister has asked his colleagues across Departments to bring forward suitable buildings, we are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons (23 May 2023)

Robert Troy: ...857 missing persons and 44 unidentified bodies in Ireland, if he will consider establishing an independent body to review all the files to assist and supplement the work already carried out by An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24962/23]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (6 Jul 2022)

Robert Troy: ...the ability to recruit required skills and expertise. My Department has worked with the ODCE to ensure the CEA will have the necessary human resources required, both Civil Service and members of An Garda Síochána, to undertake its statutory functions. In preparation for the establishment of the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA), my Department approved an additional 14 civil...

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

Robert Troy: 194. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí currently stationed at each garda station in counties Longford and Westmeath. [36634/22]

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

Robert Troy: 195. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new marked and unmarked Garda cars allocated to counties Longford and Westmeath in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. [36635/22]

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

Robert Troy: 196. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of Garda cars currently allocated to Garda services in counties Longford and Westmeath; and the age and mileage of the Garda vehicle fleet in the counties in tabular form. [36636/22]

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

Robert Troy: 197. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations in counties Longford and Westmeath which are without a full-time Garda presence; and the stations in which this is the case. [36637/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Corporate Enforcement Agency (24 May 2022)

Robert Troy: ...new Authority, 14 additional civilian staff are being assigned to the CEA.  4 additional staff have been recruited at this time and recruitment for the remaining positions is at an advanced stage. The Garda Commissioner has committed that the number of Gardaí seconded to the Authority will increase from 7 to 16. These additional Garda resources are in line with...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Protection (10 May 2022)

Robert Troy: ...chance to obtain a windfall through some means and they need to be aware of the possibility of being scammed. Where a consumer believes they have been the victim of an online scam or fraud they should report it to their local Garda Station in the first instance, as this is a criminal matter and will be dealt with as a criminal offence.  They may also use the online reporting...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Corporate Governance (7 Apr 2022)

Robert Troy: ...successful establishment, are finalised to my satisfaction. Based on the Director’s assessment of the requirements of the new Authority 14 additional civilian staff and 9 additional members of An Garda Síochána will be assigned and seconded to the CEA. Once in place, this will represent an increase of 50% on total headcount. Discussions are ongoing on...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Robert Troy: ...it is sought to tender the document in evidence, and (b) has been prepared otherwise than in response to any enquiry made or question put by a member or officer of the competent authority, a member of the Garda Síochána, an officer of the European Commission, or an authorised officer relative to any matter the subject of those proceedings. (5) In estimating the weight, if any,...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Robert Troy: ...Court, shall, where he or she is satisfied as regards the matters referred to in Article 20(8) or 21(3) of the Regulation of 2003, as the case may be, issue a warrant authorising an authorised officer (accompanied by such other authorised officers or members of the Garda Síochána or both as provided for in subsection (5) of section 35) at any time or times within one month from...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Robert Troy: ...Act 2002) is to be found in any place, the judge may issue a warrant authorising an authorised officer, accompanied if the officer considers it necessary by other authorised officers or members of the Garda Síochána, at any time or times within one month from the date of issue of the warrant, on production if so requested of the warrant, to enter and search the place using...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Robert Troy: ...under relevant competition law, shall not” for “An authorised officer shall not,”, and (e) by the insertion of the following subsections after subsection (7): “(8) Where a member of the Garda Síochána arrests, whether in a Garda Síochána station or elsewhere, a person whom he or she, with reasonable cause, suspects of committing or of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (10 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: .... The scope of the national claims information database has been widened so that we have the key information on employer and public liability and a fraud unit has also been established in An Garda Síochána. Most importantly, the personal injury guidelines have commenced and we have seen a significant reduction in compensation payouts because of that. Thankfully, premiums are...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Bodies (10 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: ...the amendment Bill is addressed. We have a mechanism to do so in regard to the Bill the Minister of State, Deputy English, is bringing forward. We must also ensure that the arrangement between An Garda Síochána and the ODCE is finalised and put on a permanent basis going forward. Negotiations in regard to that are almost complete. When they are completed, a memorandum of...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Bodies (10 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: ...The recruitment process is also under way for the posts of director of finance and ICT and a senior enforcement lawyer. I am satisfied that the CEA is being provided with the civilian staff it needs. On Garda resourcing, the Garda Commissioner has committed that the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to the CEA will increase from seven to 16.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Bodies (10 Feb 2022)

Robert Troy: ...to recruit the expertise that is needed. We have committed to that. The budget has increased by approximately 50% since 2018 and the civilian staffing level has increased by 35%. The level of Garda staff will increase by 50% by the time all staff are transferred across. There are still some ongoing discussions between the ODCE and An Garda Síochána. We expect those...