Results 1-20 of 48 for garda speaker:Pádraig O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 Apr 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 125. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 169 of 20 March 2024, the number of Garda vetting appeals heard by appeals officers for the years 2019 to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18206/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (23 Apr 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 20. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures her Department has taken to date to tackle cybercrime; her views on whether enough resources have been allocated to the Garda to deal with cybercrime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17790/24]

Road Safety: Statements (17 Apr 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: ...around with something is very concerning. I have seen people using iPads while driving down the motorway. It is crazy stuff. It is quite difficult to police and create a deterrent because gardaí cannot be everywhere. What concerns me is the decreasing number in the Garda traffic corps over the past few years. We are trying to train more gardaí and the Minister for Justice is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 818. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of independent appeals officers appointed by her Department as part of the Garda National Vetting Bureau process in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11854/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (13 Feb 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: ...who is well into his 70s. We have always arrived safely at the pitch and been returned home safely too. In an era where we are extending the ages for people who can serve in the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána, albeit not into their 70s, that is perhaps something that could be looked at, even on a pilot basis. There might be some additional test that people could take to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (23 Jan 2024)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: On that specific point, the age limit has been increased in other sectors, including the Garda, recently and, therefore, I do not see why the Government would not envisage something like that in future for the Defence Forces. Coming back to the Minister's point about stabilising figures, which I think he said was his immediate priority last autumn, I do not expect him to have a crystal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 562. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of knives seized by An Garda Síochána, by county in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54955/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (5 Dec 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 518. To ask the Minister for Health if he will engage with the Minister for Justice regarding the need to expedite Garda vetting for homecare workers, which would lead to an average turnaround of 2-3 days as opposed to 2-4 weeks, which would assist with the onboarding of new homecare workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53277/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (28 Nov 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: ...people and families caught up in last Thursday's heinous attack. I agree with Deputy McAuliffe that there are many things on which we need to be more proactive. The provision of bodycams for gardaí, the use of facial and number plate recognition technology. What is the progress on legislation relating to the use of CCTV? I also reiterate what Deputy McAuliffe said about Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 Oct 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 25. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality who is responsible for Garda recruitment; if it is outsourced; if intake targets have been provided and met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43953/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 Jul 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 90. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps she intends to take to respond the recruitment crisis in An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33955/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 Jul 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 483. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the role that An Garda Síochána play in vetting applicants for local authority housing; if there are guidelines in place for the flow and or exchange of information; if she can provide further information on the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33742/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 918. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the powers An Garda Síochána has to disclose personal information to a victim of a violent crime in relation to their perpetrator; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28145/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 919. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the powers she has granted An Garda Síochána to disclose an alleged perpetrator’s previous convictions where a victim’s life is believed to be in danger; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28146/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Measures (25 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Everybody in this House would welcome any attempts to improve the lot of An Garda Síochána in particular. The Minister referenced body cameras earlier, and I would be supportive of such a measure myself. The amendments the Minister is bringing forward will increase the maximum sentences from seven to 12 years. Has he given any consideration to introducing minimum sentencing?...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Measures (25 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: ...Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the recent commitment given by him to amend laws to increase sentences for assaults which cause harm to members of An Garda Síochána and other emergency service workers; if a maximum sentence of 12 years for assaults will be introduced; if so, if he can provide a timeline for same; and if he will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Measures (25 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I understand that, on Tuesday, the Government agreed to a proposal from the Minister to amend laws to increase sentences for assaults causing harm to members of An Garda Síochána and other emergency workers. The amendments will change the maximum sentence for assaulting or obstructing a police officer - a garda - and other emergency workers from seven to 12 years. These changes...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 May 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 22. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda numbers, by rank, in Cork city and Cork county, in tabular form. [24171/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (18 Apr 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: The impact of the Covid pandemic on the figures is obvious. I support what the Minister said about the work the Garda does. In particular in County Cork the number of burglaries has decreased dramatically in recent years. That said, we saw a slight increase, albeit these are post-pandemic numbers, in Cork city. As we revert to some kind of normality post the pandemic and figures...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (18 Apr 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: ...a break-in in their own home. We are not trying to underestimate the impact burglary has on how people live their lives. Inevitably people still feel vulnerable. That said, in the Cork city Garda division in the last year - these are post-pandemic figures - there was an increase of 8% over the past 12 months from 2021 to 2021 in non-aggravated burglaries. In those areas where we are...