Results 1-20 of 194 for garda speaker:Hildegarde Naughton

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (8 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy. As I said, these are matters for the Garda Commissioner as they are operational matters. To update the Deputy, as of 31 May 2021 there were 337 gardaí assigned to the Kilkenny-Carlow division. This represents an increase of almost 19% since December 2015 when there were 284 Garda staff members assigned to the division. A detailed breakdown of the Garda workforce...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Domestic Violence (28 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...and indeed anyone in a vulnerable position, are in. Any inappropriate cancellation of 999 calls is a very serious concern and falls significantly below the high standards the public expects of the Garda as well as the standards An Garda Síochána should set for itself. I acknowledge the concerns voiced by victims and those who advocate for them in response to this recent news. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The resources provided by government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation of €1.88 billion in 2020 and of €1.952 billion in 2021. This has enabled sustained, ongoing recruitment. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the general management and administration of the Garda organisation under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The resources provided by government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation of €1.88 billion in 2020 and of €1.952 billion in 2021. This has enabled sustained, ongoing recruitment. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the general management and administration of the Garda organisation under...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Reviews (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: On the resources allocated to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, GNECB, I am advised by the Garda Commissioner that as of 30 April this year there are 89 garda members assigned to the GNECB, with the breakdown being one chief superintendent, two superintendents, two inspectors, 22 sergeants, and 62 garda. This represents an increase of 17 members deployed to the bureau since the end...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I reiterate that I spoke to the senior members of An Garda Síochána in Galway and they have assured me that there is a dedicated policing plan in place for this weekend and for any future events. They are monitoring social media and will be deploying extra Garda resources in the Salthill area or indeed any area where that deployment is needed. If anyone has concerns, the Garda...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for her question. As she said, the programme for Government contains a commitment to increase diversity within An Garda Síochána, prioritising the identification and removal of barriers to recruiting and retaining people from diverse and minority backgrounds. This work is being taken forward as part of An Garda Síochána's equality, diversity and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (8 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...aid scheme in 2017, the Department has provided funding to one community CCTV scheme in County Carlow, namely, the scheme at St. Mullin's. The Deputy's question was in relation to additional Garda CCTV cameras being provided in Carlow. I understand there are currently 14 CCTV cameras in Carlow town centre and three cameras situated in the town park as part of the Garda CCTV system....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Domestic Violence (28 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...personal safety or the safety of others in their care that this issue is being taken extremely seriously, and that the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, will maintain regular communications with the Garda Commissioner and the Policing Authority chairman on the matter. In acknowledging and welcoming the Garda Commissioner's apology, it is important also to acknowledge the effectiveness of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am advised by local Garda management that it is continually monitoring and preparing all policing plans pertaining to the Coolock area in line with the needs of the community. This includes having regular liaisons with resident groups and taking into account evolving crime trends. The Deputy is correct that this issue needs to be monitored and we have to ensure that the outputs are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fines Administration (27 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The enforcement of dangerous overtaking legislation, as with all road traffic legislation, is a matter for An Garda Síochána. As the enforcement statistics requested by the Deputy are recorded on the Garda PULSE system, he may wish to bring his query to An Garda Síochána directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fines Administration (27 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The enforcement of road traffic law, including offences specific to pedal cyclists, is a matter for An Garda Síochána. As the enforcement statistics requested by the Deputy are recorded on the Garda PULSE system, he may wish to bring his query to An Garda Síochána directly.

Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...There is sometimes an inability among some to put themselves in the shoes of those who live in isolated communities. Some people sit in an office in Dublin and make decisions on the allocation of Garda resources. I wonder if they realise what it is like not to have anyone or anything within walking distance or what it means when the local post office, Garda station, school or any service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Strategy Action in question is one for the Garda to implement. I understand that consideration of this issue is part of a wider consideration by the Garda of submission of digital evidence to the Garda by the public. It is my understanding that this Action is on course, and I look forward to the outcome.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Garda youth diversion projects are a fundamental support to the operation of the statutory Garda diversion programmes and provide a vital ingredient in enhancing community policing partnerships. These partnerships are community based, multi-agency crime prevention initiatives. There are 105 Garda youth diversion projects nationally and the intention is to further develop the service so...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Traffic Offences (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I hear the Deputy's concerns. There is no legislative barrier to this. The Department does the legislation and it is up to the agencies - the NTA and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, An Garda Síochána and the local authorities - to roll out these projects. I take her points on accessibility on public transport. We have increased Garda resources in this budget. The Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (31 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an Action under the Road Safety Strategy for which An Garda Síochána is the lead organisation.  I understand that it ties into wider issues relating to evidence submitted to the Gardaí by the public.  While I am aware that the Gardaí are working on this, as it is connected to wider Garda issues this is a matter coming within the remit of the Garda...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy made valid point. Garda diversity forums has been established and they are going to liaise and communicate directly with different minority groups. There is ongoing communication between different groups, including, for example, the Cavan Cross Cultural Community, Dublin City Interfaith Forum, The Federation for Victim Assistance, the Garda Traveller advisory group, the Immigrant...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...and staff, including arrangements to deal with antisocial behaviour, are important matters that, first and foremost, must be managed by every public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, where appropriate. The NTA is also engaged with public transport operators regarding the issue of antisocial behaviour. My Department has engaged regularly with the NTA and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Members of An Garda Síochána will undertake training that covers hate crime and diversity awareness. That training includes contributions from a number of minority communities as well as NGOs. The training will be delivered to both Garda members and staff and will build on the diversity training embedded into all aspects of the BA in applied policing that is undertaken by all...