Results 1-20 of 81 for garda speaker:Seán Canney

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (6 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the following 37 former Garda stations have been sold since 2011 with a total value of €2,895,100 raised for the Exchequer. Garda Stations Cavan Finea former Garda station Cavan Tullyvin former Garda station Clare Carrigaholt former Garda station Clare Labasheeda former Garda station Cork Inchigeela former Garda station...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public Works own the following properties that are currently vacant. The majority of these properties are former Garda stations that were closed as part of the policing plans of An Garda Síochána in 2012 and 2013. The future use of the former Garda stations will be determined once the review of closed Garda stations being undertaken as part of the Programme...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Properties (2 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: ...list because that is what I have provided. The Commissioners of Public Works own 92 properties that are currently vacant and these are listed below. The majority of these properties are former Garda stations that were closed as part of the policing plans of An Garda Síochána in 2012 and 2013. The future use of the former Garda stations will be determined once the review of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (4 Apr 2017)

Seán Canney: The reopening of closed Garda stations is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána and is currently subject to a review being carried out by An Garda Síochána. I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that it is not possible to cost the reopening of the former Garda station at Stepaside as no decision has been reached on whether the former Garda station at...

Firearms and Offensive Weapons (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 Oct 2019)

Seán Canney: ...some of the points that were raised. With regard to the CSO statistics on knife crime, while it is true the CSO does not currently record the statistics on knife crime, it is hoped the improved Garda IT system will mean the recording will meet CSO standards. The recording of knife crime statistics is also being considered by a high level working group. In regard to issues of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (17 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The Garda Station at Barraduff was completely refurbished in 2010 which included the incorporation of the Married Quarters into the Garda Station for Garda operational purposes. The Married Quarters is therefore not available for other use.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (31 May 2016)

Seán Canney: The 2012 and 2013 policing plans for An Garda Síochána identified 139 Garda stations for closure. Of the 139 Garda stations 36 of the properties have been sold or are sale agreed. A further 49 are currently being assessed for future use. One such option which will form part of this analysis will be disposal.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (1 Jun 2017)

Seán Canney: The OPW purchased the lands at Clonmore on behalf of the Garda Training College in 2006 and let the lands for 2007 and 2008 through the services of an auctioneer. For the years 2009 to 2013 the Garda Training College took over the letting of the lands and continued to lease the lands to local farmers In 2014 the OPW, following discussions with the Garda Training College, took over the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (6 Apr 2017)

Seán Canney: The OPW purchased the lands at Clonmore on behalf of the Garda Training College in 2006 and let the lands for 2007 and 2008 through the services of an auctioneer. For the years 2009 to 2013 the Garda Training College took over the letting of the lands and continued to lease the lands to local farmers. In addition to this, OPW understands, the property was utilised for tactical training...

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

Seán Canney: The refurbishment and upgrade of Newcastlewest Garda Station is included in the Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021, launched in October 2015 for An Garda Síochána. The Office of Public Works is currently progressing the delivery of all the projects listed in that plan. OPW has received a Brief of requirements for a District Headquarter Station in Newcastlewest from An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (16 May 2017)

Seán Canney: In 1967 the Commissioners of Public Works (CPW) acquired a parcel of land of approximately 23 acres, on behalf of the Garda Training College. In 1998 it was agreed to lease these lands to Garda College Sportsfield Co. Limited (GCS) for a period of 99 years. GCS sublet the golf course to a local group (Templemore Golf Club) and these tenants remain in place. Officials in my office are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (31 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The refurbishment and upgrade of Newcastlewest Garda Station is included in the Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021, launched in October 2015 for An Garda Síochána. The Office of Public Works is currently progressing the delivery of all the projects listed in that plan. OPW has received a Brief of requirements for a District Headquarter Station in Newcastlewest from An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that matters relating to custody in Garda Stations is an operational matter and should be referred to the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (31 Jan 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works responds to requests for building works by An Garda Síochána on foot of priorities submitted by it. OPW has not received any such request for works to Cootehill Garda station.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (6 Apr 2017)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland own the following properties in the Templemore district. 1. The Garda Training College 2. Dromard House Estate, Clonmore 3. Templemore Golf Club 4. Bungalow at Tallavera 5. 7 Garda Houses in Templemore.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (11 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works is awaiting approval to the proposed works at Tubbercurry Garda Station, including confirmation of funding, from the Garda authorities.

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Seán Canney: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill and make some comments on the situation of the Garda. It is a very serious concern to me that policing in Ireland is changing so much and so fast. It has changed dramatically in recent years. The concept of the garda on the beat or on the street has more or less disappeared. Community policing has been very much scaled back, unnecessarily...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (5 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that no formal proposal has been received from a child care group for the use of Shanagolden Garda Station. The stated policy in relation to closed Garda Stations, including Shanagolden former Garda Station, is to identify if the property is required/suitable for State use by the Public Sector. If no other State use is identified, the...

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

Seán Canney: My colleagues have spoken of An Garda Síochána over the last 100 years and the standard it has set and how we have to show respect for every garda that puts on a uniform every day of the week. They are family people at the end of the day. The Minister spoke about rapid changes that are happening within the force but there is a problem on the ground. Should the Minister come to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: OPW technical staff have reviewed the independent report and are considering options in conjunction with local Garda management. In addition OPW is currently considering all options available regarding the acquisition of a suitable site for the construction of a new Garda Station in Sligo town and possible short term office accommodation to allow for the transfer of non operational staff...