Results 1-20 of 82 for garda speaker:Alan Dillon

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (21 Mar 2024)

Alan Dillon: ...his colleagues and thank them for joining us today and for all the work they do on behalf of the country's citizens. The first issue I raise relates to a query that Deputies commonly receive on Garda transfers. It especially relates to gardaí in my constituency who, on graduation from Templemore Garda College, may be deployed to the east or south of the country. In the current...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (21 Mar 2024)

Alan Dillon: ..., but that is not a chief superintendent. The feeling on the ground in the Castlebar divisional headquarters for the area is that there should be a chief superintendent. Is this something the Garda will review in relation to the deployment of resources?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (21 Mar 2024)

Alan Dillon: I want to move on to another incident in the midlands that has been covered by the media and undermines public trust and confidence in the Garda organisation. I refer to the case at the start of the Covid pandemic when a garda knowingly gave a bicycle to an elderly man.

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

Alan Dillon: 963. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on the Garda Vetting Review Group's report, considering it has been almost three years since their first meeting and the urgent need for reform in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13063/24]

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

Alan Dillon: 964. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to specify the quarter in which the Garda Vetting Review Group report's recommendations will be published; her plans for Garda vetting in light of the proposed statutory re-vetting regime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13064/24]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Protection of Children in the Use of Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: ...rise in the number of anonymous accounts used to attack individuals. There are also concerns around individual complaints mechanisms and subsequent prosecutions that would be processed by An Garda Síochána. I ask Ms Hodnett to outline how Coimisiún na Meán intends to use its full suite of powers and strategies to deal with anonymity. What powers will be utilised to...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

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Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: Have you referred any cases about GSOC personnel to An Garda Síochána?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022 - Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (8 Feb 2024)

Alan Dillon: Will there be subsequent follow-up by An Garda Síochána on any investigation?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (30 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: ...the repurposing of old and derelict buildings for community use, will certainly breathe fresh air into these rural towns and villages. The diversity of buildings being revitalised - we had a former Garda station, a post office and a parish hall - leads to that. The recruitment of town regeneration officers and vacant homes officers is crucial to activating the funding across the rural...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Account of the Receipt of the Revenue of the State collected by the Revenue Commissioners 2022
Report on the Accounts of the Public Services 2022
Chapter 20 - Assessment and Collection of Local Property Tax
Chapter 21 - Revenues Tax Debt Warehousing Scheme
Chapter 22 - Corporation Tax Losses (25 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: How regularly does Revenue co-operate with the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Account of the Receipt of the Revenue of the State collected by the Revenue Commissioners 2022
Report on the Accounts of the Public Services 2022
Chapter 20 - Assessment and Collection of Local Property Tax
Chapter 21 - Revenues Tax Debt Warehousing Scheme
Chapter 22 - Corporation Tax Losses (25 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: This relates to the urgency that Revenue has in investigating certain cases with An Garda Síochána. Has Revenue had any prosecutions to date around any findings of tax evasion or money laundering? How does Revenue recoup some of that in respect of its annual accounts?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister for her response on this important issue and her hard work on increasing the budget allocated to An Garda Síochána. It is welcome. An issue for communities I represent concerns rural crime and An Garda Síochána's security and intelligence capabilities, referenced in the future of policing plan. What additional supports can we provide for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: I welcome the expansion of areas the Minister did not mention, such as the Garda dog unit, the provision of tasers to the public order unit and the improved public order equipment in vehicles. These are important areas, along with the new legislation for the provision of body-worn cameras. Facial recognition technology will be beneficial. Will there be a pilot scheme to assess its...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: 46. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality what equipment and technology is being introduced to support members of An Garda Síochána in their roles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55136/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: As we acknowledge the growing complexity in maintaining law and order, the role of An Garda Síochána becomes even more crucial. We have learned there are plans to introduce new equipment and technology to aid our gardaí in their duties. It is clear that these advancements will undoubtedly boost their efficiency and effectiveness. Will the Minister provide us with more detail...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: This vote of confidence reeks of hypocrisy and opportunism. I stand in absolute support for the Minister, Deputy McEntee, who remains dedicated to the Department of Justice and in support of An Garda Síochána in its relentless pursuit of upholding law and order, while Sinn Féin shamelessly prioritises political point scoring. Instead of showing unity and stability in the...

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

Alan Dillon: ...political points than on offering viable solutions, which is what Dubliners and the public need at this critical juncture. I have full confidence in and support the Minister, Deputy McEntee, and An Garda Síochána. I trust in their ability to protect our communities and keep them safe. Let us be clear: the incidents of last Thursday were horrific and completely unacceptable....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (7 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 856. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide a breakdown, by county, of the number of transfer requests submitted by An Garda Síochána personnel between 2018 and 2023, indicating the number of approvals and refusals, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48602/23]

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...built student accommodation is also a pressing issue requiring immediate solution. Agriculture, a cornerstone of rural communities such as mine, deserves attention. The increased payment per ewe of €20 is welcome and a positive step. The provision of 1,000 new Garda trainees, increased Garda overtime and the boost in the Garda training allowance are steps towards building a...