Results 1-20 of 232 for garda speaker:Niamh Smyth

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2019)

Niamh Smyth: ...into sharp focus the litany of criminal acts perpetrated against Kevin Lunney and the directors and staff of Quinn Industrial Holdings over a long period. It is against a backdrop of diminished Garda resources, the closure of Garda stations such as the one in Blacklion, reduced Garda hours in Ballyconnell, from a 24-hour to a 12-hour Garda station, and, of course, empty promises of a new...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (1 Oct 2019)

Niamh Smyth: 268. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations, Garda district offices and Garda vehicles in the Cavan and Monaghan Garda division by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39531/19]

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to the Cavan-Monaghan Division of An Garda Síochána) Report: Statements (Resumed) (26 May 2016)

Niamh Smyth: As a native of Bailieborough, it is with a heavy heart that I make my contribution on the publication of the O'Higgins report on the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division. It is important to note at the outset that there are many good gardaí in the State who do their job with the utmost professionalism, honesty and integrity but my sympathy goes to the victims who have been let down by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (23 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 72. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to enhance the role of the Garda Reserve within An Garda Síochána in dealing with Garda shortages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24049/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (12 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 157. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the waiting times for receiving Garda vetting; the reason a person who has received Garda vetting in 2016 and changes employment cannot use previous clearance; her plans to improve delays or change the process of Garda vetting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20851/16]

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

Niamh Smyth: 131. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations that have been closed in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division in the past decade in tabular form; if An Garda Síochána has plans for the remaining stations in State ownership; his plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17945/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 155. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) will receive a Garda vetting certificate; if there is a direct contact for teachers with Garda vetting who find themselves in these situations, that is, a teacher who has a job but cannot teach due to delays in Garda vetting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25691/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 156. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) will receive a Garda vetting certificate; if there is a direct contact for teachers with Garda vetting who find themselves in these situations, that is, a teacher who has a job but cannot teach due to delays in Garda vetting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25694/16]

Other Questions: Army Barracks (12 Dec 2017)

Niamh Smyth: It was the Minister of State who referred to the role of An Garda Síochána in this regard, not me. In light of the potential for smuggling along the Border, it would be wrong to say that An Garda Síochána can pick up the slack, particularly if there is to be no reinstatement of troops in the area. The reality is that the Garda is under-resourced and does not have the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (3 May 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 118. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations which have been closed in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division in the past decade, in tabular form; the number of these buildings that have been sold; if An Garda Síochána has plans for the remaining stations in State ownership; her plans in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21097/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Districts (15 Nov 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 131. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the rural border Garda division particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan is being starved of Garda resources in view of the fact that in 2010 it had 413 members and that the number in 2017 is at 330 members; if Garda personnel in this area will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48295/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (16 Sep 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 48. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number and rank of gardaí who retired in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division from 2011 to 2016 to date; the stations they retired from; the number of new recruits which have been assigned to each Garda station in the Cavan-Monaghan Garda division from 2011 to 2016 to date, in tabular from; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (19 May 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Dr. Bertram for answering the question. I hope my colleagues will indulge me for the last couple of seconds with regard to the witnesses' engagement with An Garda Síochána, which I believe is extremely important. We know it obviously receives many complaints and has received them from journalists and concerned parents. I will ask Facebook the same question in terms of its...

Other Questions: Garda Stations (13 Apr 2017)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I am specifically addressing the issue of Bailieborough Garda Station because it is almost 18 months since it was first announced. We have heard rumours about where it will be located. Will it be a greenfield site or in the main street of Bailieborough? Can the Minister of State confirm exactly what premises are being considered for the main...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Nov 2019)

Niamh Smyth: In 2015, the Government announced, with much fanfare, a new state-of-the-art Garda station for Bailieborough, which was to cover a wide district in east Cavan. Building work was to commence in September and be completed by summer 2021. Today the site is surrounded by hoardings and there is no sign of any new work. It is an eyesore on the main street of Bailieborough. This is coupled with...

Order of Business (12 Jun 2018)

Niamh Smyth: ...over 483 burglaries last year. Only in the last month we have seen horrific, callous aggravated burglaries committed against the elderly, one of who was held at gunpoint in my constituency. The Garda did a fantastic job in apprehending these criminals. However, the Garda in my constituency are working with very stretched, minimal resources and is without the full complement of manpower...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (8 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: ..., as they cause an interference for our parliamentary reporters. Before we get into the body of the meeting, I would appreciate if members and colleagues would indulge me in paying tribute to Garda Padraig Scott who was recently subjected to an appalling attack in the line of duty in the little village of Blacklion, which is in the Border area. He was an unarmed garda out doing his...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (21 Jul 2016)

Niamh Smyth: 44. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason there is a delay in the processing of Garda vetting for a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; when they will receive their Garda vetting clearance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23385/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (28 Mar 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 79. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda recruits assigned to each Garda division since recruitment resumed in Templemore in 2014, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14838/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (11 Sep 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 605. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda recruits assigned to each Garda division since recruitment resumed in Templemore in 2014, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37654/17]