Results 1-20 of 175 for garda speaker:Peter Burke

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Defence Forces (16 Apr 2024)

Peter Burke: ...regulations constitutes an offence and is subject to prosecution. Therefore, where there is an allegation that a criminal offence may have been committed, the matter will be referred to An Garda Síochána for investigation. The Department of Defence referred the activities in Libya to this Department. Having examined the allegations, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and...

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

Peter Burke: ...what was a horrific attack on innocence. It is also very important that we do not conflate the events that happened later that evening and the anarchy we saw unfold in Dublin city. Attacks on An Garda Síochána will not be tolerated, nor will those on our first responders, local authority workers and so many of our emergency workers who were trying to protect a crime scene and...

Seanad: Civil Defence Bill 2023: Second Stage (18 May 2023)

Peter Burke: ...a State-funded organisation with volunteers in every county. It has a proud tradition of supporting the principal response agencies, namely, the local authorities, the Health Service Executive and An Garda Síochána, in dealing with a wide variety of emergencies. It also plays a very significant role in supporting local communities, old and new. The commitment of volunteers,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Feb 2023)

Peter Burke: 322. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to extend the age limit for recruitment to An Garda Síochána. [5872/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Regulations (6 Dec 2022)

Peter Burke: ...planning permission to carry out development. Where blasting is required, the issuing of a permit for the use of explosives in the extractive industry, or for other purposes, is a matter for An Garda Síochána, which falls within the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Justice, whose Department has issued the Guide to Explosives Legislation in Ireland. ...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (1 Dec 2022)

Peter Burke: ...where a planning authority or An Bord Pleanála has suspicions that specific submissions on planning applications or appeals may not be genuine, it is a matter for them to refer the submissions to the Garda Síochána for investigation. Public participation is a crucial element of all substantive decision-making processes under the Act, and is also a requirement under the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Energy Infrastructure (20 Oct 2022)

Peter Burke: ...protocols. The emergency call answering service, ECAS, is responsible for answering all 112 and 999 calls and texts, providing a vital link between the caller and the emergency services, namely Garda, fire, ambulance, the Coast Guard or, in cases involving aircraft, air traffic control. ECAS is a stage 1 public safety answering point. Its role is to establish the emergency service...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rental Sector (23 Jun 2022)

Peter Burke: ...to a very particular case detailed in a letter issued by the Deputy last Friday where a landlord cannot be pursued because of his address. Given the horrific outline given by the Deputy, An Garda Síochána should be informed of that incident if someone breaks into someone’s home and carries out actions in this manner where the resident has prima facieevidence of this in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cybersecurity Policy (12 May 2022)

Peter Burke: ...in the drafting of legislation for the NCSC. The Government has agreed that legislation will delineate the NCSC’s role in relation to other actors in the cyber area. The NCSC has long-standing co-operation with An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces, including secondments of personnel. To address this ever-growing threat of cybercrime and malicious cyberactivity by...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Areas of Conservation (12 May 2022)

Peter Burke: ...the site and provides an opportunity for objections or appeals on the proposed site boundaries. Advertisements are published in local media and notices are displayed in local government offices, Garda stations and public libraries. Landowners within the proposed site, where their identities are known, are notified directly in writing with detailed information including a map of the site...

Seanad: Media Report on Governance in Local Authorities: Statements (12 May 2022)

Peter Burke: ...on systems and procedures in local authorities. The programme also highlighted instances where disciplinary proceedings were pursued by local authorities against members of staff and reports referred to An Garda Síochána for investigation. It is, in my view, correct that details of such cases would not be put in the public domain for reasons of natural justice but also in case...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (5 May 2022)

Peter Burke: 214. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there is any particular process in the case of Ukrainian refugees seeking to work in Ireland for the Garda vetting in the current circumstances, or if the Ukrainian refugees are to apply in the normal way provided they have proof of identity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22527/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (12 Oct 2021)

Peter Burke: ...throughout the 31 local authority areas. I am saying that there is no money in the Traveller accommodation budget. The Deputy is referring to a cross-government approach where one is reaching into An Garda Síochána, the Department of Justice and other State agencies which, I might add, need to step up to the mark in responding and engaging with communities and trying to avert...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (12 Oct 2021)

Peter Burke: ...throughout the 31 local authority areas. I am saying that there is no money in the Traveller accommodation budget. The Deputy is referring to a cross-government approach where one is reaching into An Garda Síochána, the Department of Justice and other State agencies which, I might add, need to step up to the mark in responding and engaging with communities and trying to avert...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Regeneration Projects (21 Sep 2021)

Peter Burke: ...that is so badly needed for people in the area. I assure the Deputy that in the first instance the Department will work together with the community, as well as with Dublin City Council, An Garda Síochána and all the State agencies to try to resolve the anti-social issues there. The one thing that is very clear to me is that there are so many genuine people and families that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Regeneration Projects (21 Sep 2021)

Peter Burke: ...Council to ascertain the appropriate funding mechanisms for this programme. While the ongoing issues of anti-social behaviour in Oliver Bond House are a matter for Dublin City Council and An Garda Síochána, Dublin City Council has advised it is aware of serious estate management issues in Oliver Bond House. Dublin City Council is working very closely with An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (9 Sep 2021)

Peter Burke: 239. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there are plans to make Athlone Garda station wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42000/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Alcohol Sales (24 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: ...relating to the serving of alcohol in licensed premises and the drinking of alcohol in public places comes under the remit of my colleague, Heather Humphreys, the Minister for Justice, and An Garda Síochána has responsibility for policing the liquor licensing laws and public order generally. Licences allow for alcohol to be served and consumed on the premises, which can include...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (3 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: ...and the offence that was put into legislation. Like Deputy Cannon, I have a keen interest in cycling but I would not pretend to be in the same league as him. The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources. Neither the Minister for Justice nor I have...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Maritime Jurisdiction (3 Jun 2021)

Peter Burke: ...of that investigation might be. I must be independent and I am precluded from getting involved in any such commentary. It is the same in regard to any incident that happens onshore, involving the Garda Síochána, the Director of Public Prosecutions or other independent actors in the State. As I said, this is a matter for the Irish control authorities under the Sea-Fisheries...