Results 1-20 of 382 for garda speaker:Dara Calleary

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Law (20 Mar 2024)

Dara Calleary: ..., certain parties, such as liquidators and auditors, have mandatory reporting obligations to the CEA. The CEA also receives information relevant to its remit from other statutory bodies such as An Garda Síochána, the Central Bank of Ireland, and the Revenue Commissioners. The CEA is also a prescribed body for the purposes of the receipt of protected disclosures. In addition,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regulatory Bodies (5 Mar 2024)

Dara Calleary: ...out its statutory functions. The CEA currently has an approved staff complement of 86. The sanction includes 70 civil servants, of which 7 are Senior Forensic Accountants, and 16 seconded members of An Garda Síochána (AGS). Please see tabular format below regarding the number of WTE forensic accountants in the CEA on 31st December 2022 and 26th February 2024. ...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Inland Fisheries (13 Feb 2024)

Dara Calleary: ...of Public Accounts was advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland on 6 July 2023 that alleged fraud was identified within Inland Fisheries Ireland in 2022 and this was subject to an investigation by An Garda Síochána. Inland Fisheries Ireland updated the Department that it understood this Garda investigation is ongoing and, in that context, it would not be appropriate to comment...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee Stage (17 Jan 2024)

Dara Calleary: ...amendments Nos. 41 and 42, which relate to amendments to section 43 (1) and (2). Section 43 (1) provides that the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission can disclose personal data to Coimisiún na Meán, the Garda Síochána and intermediary service providers. Section 43 (2) sets out the circumstances for which the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission...

Digital Services Bill 2023: Second Stage (13 Dec 2023)

Dara Calleary: ...forgotten in the debate. This will bring regulation to the marketplace. This Bill puts in place the necessary measures in our national legislation, which will allow Ireland to take up its role in regulating providers to ensure that illegal content, goods and services are controlled, for once and for all. On offences online, the Garda also will have additional resources and powers. ...

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Second Stage (3 Oct 2023)

Dara Calleary: ...brokering services or facilitate the transit of a military item without an authorisation. Section 27 provides an exemption for the temporary export of military items by the Defence Forces or An Garda Síochána. Part 4 describes provisions related to authorisations. Sections 33 to 36, inclusive, set out the procedural aspects of applying for an authorisation for the export of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Bodies (20 Sep 2023)

Dara Calleary: The Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) has an approved staff complement of 76, which includes 60 civil servant employees and 16 seconded members of An Garda Síochána (AGS). The CEA currently has 8 civil servant vacancies and 2 AGS vacancies which are set out by job title and the expected date for the filling of each in the table below. Job Title Number ...

Control of Exports Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: ...legislation and we will be happy to discuss them further on Committee Stage. In assessing an application for a licence, the Department will consult, as appropriate, with other Departments, including the Department of Foreign Affairs, An Garda Síochána, the Defence Forces and security services and competent authorities in other EU states. It will be done on a case-by-case basis...

Control of Exports Bill 2023: Second Stage (11 May 2023)

Dara Calleary: ...in respect of the transit of a military item through or from the State without an authorisation. Section 27 provides exemption for temporary export of military items by the Defence Forces or the Garda Síochána. Part 4 describes provisions related to authorisations. Sections 33 to 36, inclusive, set out the following in respect of authorisations for dual-use and military...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Export Controls (14 Feb 2023)

Dara Calleary: I note in the first instance that the theft of cars is a matter for An Garda Síochána. Secondly, Trade policy, including export controls, is an EU competence, encompassed by the EU's Common Commercial Policy. Ireland, therefore does not implement unilateral trade restrictions. My Department is the National Competent Authority for EU Export Controls in respect of a range of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: State Bodies (14 Feb 2023)

Dara Calleary: ...% over its 2022 allocation. In preparation for the establishment of the CEA my Department approved an additional 17 civil servants to be assigned to the CEA. In addition, the new Authority’s full-time Garda complement is, compared to the former ODCE, increasing from 7 to 16 officers (comprising of 1 Detective Inspector, 3 Detective Sergeants and 12 Detective Gardaí). The...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drug Dealing (19 Jan 2023)

Dara Calleary: ...ongoing damage that drug dealing has on communities across the country. Organised criminal activity, including drug dealing, represents a serious threat to community safety. The Minister is assured by the Garda authorities that the Oliver Bond flat complex receives a high concentration of Garda policing on a continual basis from Kevin St. Garda station, as well as several additional...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drug Dealing (19 Jan 2023)

Dara Calleary: I again thank Deputy Ó Snodaigh for raising this issue today. I will ensure the transcript of this debate is forwarded to the Superintendent in Kevin St. Garda station. The Deputy will also appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management and administration of Garda business. The Minister, Deputy Harris, is assured, however, that An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Law (7 Dec 2022)

Dara Calleary: ...information with the RBO in respect of their beneficial owners. Access to RBO beneficial ownership information has been available on an unrestricted basis to competent authorities (including An Garda Síochána, the Department of Justice, the Property Services Regulatory Authority, the Law Society of Ireland, the General Council of the Bar of Ireland, designated accountancy...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Nov 2022)

Dara Calleary: ...for certain persons to provide information to the board. Section 19 provides that mediators appointed from a panel will have the same indemnity for their work as will mediators who are members of staff of the board. Section 20 provides that the board may report suspected offences to An Garda Síochána. Section 21 provides that the board shall provide the Minister with information...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Public Sector Staff (8 Nov 2022)

Dara Calleary: ...on 7th of July 2022. In preparation for the establishment of the CEA my Department approved an additional 14 civil servants to be assigned to the CEA. In addition, the CEA’s full-time Garda complement will increase by 50% from 7 to 16 officers (comprising of 1 Detective Inspector, 3 Detective Sergeants and 12 Detective Gardaí). Recruitment of additional Gardaí is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Freedom of Speech (25 Oct 2022)

Dara Calleary: ...their work safely and free from harassment is a responsibility shared by all democratic governments. Earlier this year, a new journalist safety group was set up comprising representatives of An Garda Síochána and representatives of the media and the National Union of Journalists. The group will allow journalists and An Garda Síochána to work in collaboration to make...

Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Second Stage (5 Oct 2022)

Dara Calleary: ...of the board; and to promote awareness of its role and the benefits of resolving claims through the board. Section 18 extends the requirement for certain persons to provide information to the board. Section 19 provides that the board may report suspected offences to An Garda Síochána. Section 20 provides that the board shall provide the Minister with information about the...

Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Commission of Investigation Report: Statements (14 Sep 2022)

Dara Calleary: ...the challenges it faces in its investigation and prosecution of alleged breaches of company law. The total increase in the overall headcount for the new CEA will be nearly 50% over previous levels, and the number of Garda assigned to the CEA is doubling. The authority is equipped with significant enforcement powers, including prosecuting detected breaches of the Companies Act 2014 and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (31 May 2022)

Dara Calleary: 587. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the proposed timeline for passing the Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27644/22]