Results 1-20 of 453 for garda speaker:Michael Creed

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (28 Apr 2021)

Michael Creed: 813. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vacant Garda residences attached to Garda stations; the number of other Garda properties surplus to requirement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21545/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (17 Feb 2022)

Michael Creed: That is quite reassuring. Members of the House are anxious that the areas we represent will receive their proportionate share of any new recruits in order to improve the visibility of gardaí on the ground. I wish to trespass into the area of Garda management, because I know the Minister regularly engages with the Garda Commissioner and senior management. One of the issues about...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Livestock Theft (13 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: The theft of livestock is primarily a matter for the Garda Síochána and any incident involving the theft of livestock should be reported to the Garda Síochána in the first instance. Officers of my Department assist with investigations when requested to do so by the Garda. There is also close liaison with the relevant authorities in Northern Ireland aimed at addressing the...

Guerin Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2014)

Michael Creed: ...and try to trespass lightly, or not at all, on the rights of third parties. The Acting Chairman might keep in contact with me about it, but I appreciate his guidance. As I understand it, the Garda's attention had been brought to a series of events prior to those murders that Garda Sergeant Ciaran Sheehan had discussed with his superiors and in respect of which he wanted action taken....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Livestock Theft (29 Jun 2016)

Michael Creed: The theft of livestock is primarily a matter for the Garda Síochána and any incident involving the theft of livestock should be reported to the Garda Síochána in the first instance. Officers of my Department assist with investigations when requested to do so by the Garda. There is also close liaison with the relevant authorities in Northern Ireland aimed at addressing...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (24 Nov 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when the next Garda and Garda reserve recruitment will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44187/10]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (22 May 2012)

Michael Creed: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of the Garda Force; the restrictions on recruitment imposed by the bailout agreement; when he anticipates the next Garda recruitment programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24854/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (30 Apr 2014)

Michael Creed: 629. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the level of recruitment envisaged to An Garda Síochána in 2014; the number of applicants that may be held in reserve from this process for future Garda recruitment campaigns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19660/14]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (29 Sep 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans regarding the future use of the current Garda barracks (details supplied) at a location in County Cork; if he will ensure that the building is protected and preserved for future public use when the Garda barracks switches to a new location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33718/10]

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (17 Nov 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the amount of money allocated from the Garda budget for the running of the Garda College in Templemore; the amount of moneys that have been used within this budget for the procurement of outside offices, accommodation and facilities for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43129/10]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Creed: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he is satisfied that the issue of an upper age limit on recruitment for new members of the Garda Síochána does not constitute age discrimination; if he will consider granting an exemption from this upper age limit to those that are already working as members of the Garda Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (8 May 2019)

Michael Creed: ...with the individual involved over time, including the issuance of relevant notices. Under the Animals Act 1985, it is an offence for a person to permit an animal to stray. A member of the Garda Síochána or local authority personnel may impound any animal found straying in accordance with the Act. Future instances of straying in the area should be reported immediately to my...

Guerin Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2014)

Michael Creed: ...in the headlong rush to judgment, as demonstrated by the previous speaker. I concur with Deputy Micheál Martin, the leader of Fianna Fáil, on the significance of having public confidence in the Garda force. In an open debate about the Garda Síochána, including its strengths and weaknesses, its failings and shortcomings and its standing in the community, there is a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Investigations (21 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: ...an investigation under my Department’s legislation but advised the person alleging the offences that a number of allegations appear, of their nature, to involve matters for consideration by the Garda Síochána. My understanding is that the Garda Síochána were subsequently contacted.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Discipline (20 Mar 2024)

Michael Creed: ...and Skills the current status of Cineáltas as an effort to address bullying in schools; if the initiative will address any shortcomings with regard to school disciplinary processes where the Garda juvenile justice system is also involved in investigating such incidences; if she is aware that for alleged GDPR reasons the outcome of such juvenile justice enquiries cannot be shared with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (12 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: ..., which came into operation on 6 March 2014, is a legal instrument with wide application and potential use by a range of authorised officers in a wide variety of settings. Local authorities, An Garda Síochána and officials of my Department are empowered to take prosecutions under the Act. To date, over fifty prosecutions have been initiated under the Act, including those taken...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (13 Jul 2016)

Michael Creed: ..., which came into operation on 6 March 2014, is a legal instrument with wide application and potential use by a range of authorised officers in a wide variety of settings. Local authorities, An Garda Síochána and officials of my Department are empowered to take prosecutions under the Act. To date, over fifty prosecutions have been initiated under the Act, including those...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (17 Feb 2022)

Michael Creed: The most important resource available to An Garda Síochána is the human resource, the men and women who are gardaí and the civilian staff employed by An Garda Síochána. We can have many conversations about squad cars and IT systems, which are important, but without the human resource, the security that citizens feel in the communities that are adequately policed will...

Topical Issue Debate: Commission of Inquiry (27 Nov 2012)

Michael Creed: ...and abetted by an omertà-style collusion between the most powerful forces in the State - the senior political establishment, the Judiciary, the Catholic Church, senior medical personnel and the Garda. For that reason alone, it is imperative that the Minister accedes to the request being made by me and Deputies Phelan and McGrath that an independent commission of inquiry be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: ...operation in March 2014. The Act puts clear obligations on owners regarding the need to look after animals under their care. My Department's officials are assisted in enforcement of the Act by An Garda Síochána, the Customs and Excise service, the NPWS together with authorised officers of the ISPCA, the DSPCA and the Turf Club. The number of prosecutions initiated under the Act...