Results 61-80 of 261 for garda speaker:Frank Feighan

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (24 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...create an intimidating and frightening environment for families and communities. The National Drug-Related Intimidation Reporting Programme, developed by the National Family Support Network and An Garda Siochana, provides a framework to allow reporting of an incident of intimidation to a nominated inspector. An action of the National Drugs Strategy is to strengthen the effectiveness...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (24 Feb 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...mid-term review of the 50 actions contained in the strategy. The strategy contains a number of actions to address the impact of drug-related crime and intimidation on communities, involving An Garda Síochána and community and voluntary groups. Action 42 is to strengthen the effectiveness of the Drug-Related Intimidation Reporting Programme. The Programme, developed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (24 Feb 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...agreed to adopt a health-lead approach to drug use, known as the health diversion programme. There are two components to the programme whereby a person in possession of drugs, determined by An Garda Síochána to be for personal use, on the first occasion would be referred by An Garda Síochána on a mandatory basis to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for a health...

Covid-19 (Drug and Alcohol Services, and Homelessness): Statements (18 Feb 2021)

Frank Feighan: ..., the health diversion programme will be a start whereby people who are caught in possession for the first time will get a health diversion programme. Second, it will be at the discretion of the Garda. However, I cannot envisage legalisation because sometimes it leads to decriminalisation which can have a knock-on effect. I would welcome the Deputy's submissions to the mid-term review...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Programme for Government (17 Feb 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...can have far-reaching consequences for people, particularly younger people. There are two components to the Health Diversion Programme whereby a person in possession of drugs, determined by An Garda Síochána to be for personal use, on the first occasion would be referred by An Garda Síochána on a mandatory basis to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for a health...

Covid-19: Motion [Private Members] (10 Feb 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...need it. Deputy Howlin outlined the impact the pandemic is having throughout society and stated that women have been more impacted upon. This is something of which we are very aware. I thank all of the NGOs and the Garda Síochána for being aware of this very difficult situation. There are people across the island who are affected more than others by the virus and we hope...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Feb 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...aimed to provide supports to vulnerable groups. This was recently expanded, with Local Authorities supported to provide a local community helpline and befriending service. Working with partner organisations, including An Garda Síochána, NGOs and Volunteer Ireland, there is a particular emphasis on identifying and supporting those most at risk of isolation. Switching off and...

Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (4 Feb 2021)

Frank Feighan: .... As part of the Keep Well campaign, this has been expanded to be proactive, with outreach to potentially isolated persons as the main aim. We are also working with partner organisations, including An Garda Síochána, NGOs and Volunteer Ireland. There is a particular emphasis on identifying and supporting those most at risk of isolation. Third, switching off and being creative...

Seanad: Living with Covid-19 Restrictions: Statements (Resumed) (18 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...there are issues, Senators should please write to the Department and we can address those local issues. There has been a worrying increase in domestic abuse. I pay tribute to Women's Aid and the Garda Síochána. They are very concerned about, and aware of, that increase. We are getting the message out that there are people there to help. Those affected should never feel they...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (17 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: ..., which can have far-reaching consequences for people, particularly younger people. There are two components to the health diversion programme whereby a person in possession of drugs, determined by An Garda Síochána to be for personal use, on the first occasion would be referred by An Garda Síochána on a mandatory basis to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Misuse of Drugs (3 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...can have far-reaching consequences for people, particularly younger people. There are two components to the health diversion programme whereby a person in possession of drugs, determined by An Garda Síochána to be for personal use, on the first occasion would be referred by An Garda Síochána on a mandatory basis to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for a health...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...to penalise people. The Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, has also made this point. The Bill defines and narrows the existing enforcement powers that are already on the Statute Book. Operationally, the Garda will continue to engage, educate and encourage people when it comes to policing and monitoring compliance in respect of the Covid guidelines. It will only be as a last resort...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...but aim to simplify prosecution. They have their limitations. We understand that this is emergency legislation and that it has its limitations. It introduces additional powers for An Garda Síochána under section 31A and is a step forward. I take on board the issues the Senator has raised regarding the occupier. The Senator also feels the Bill is seriously defective and not...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...that context, it is important to recognise that the driving force behind the Bill is not to penalise. In fact, the sanctions we are discussing are less grave than those currently available to the Garda. The aim of the Bill is to enhance compliance with public health measures. The Bill already provides that the Minister for Health must consult with the Minister for Justice and Equality...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (13 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...group was established to implement the Health Diversion Programme in October 2019. The group is chaired by the Department of Health and membership includes, the Department of Justice and Equality, An Garda Síochána and the Health Service Executive. They are tasked to examine issues including; the need for legislative change, the phasing of the implementation, and to look in more...

Roadmap for Living with Covid-19: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...also spoke about the VAT rate reducing from 13.5% to 9%. I hope this will be considered in the budget. Deputy Mattie McGrath spoke about Deputy Lahart's contribution. He also praised the Garda, the GAA and various organisations for the work they are doing. He stated that figures on mental health and self-harm have not been collated since April. I will try to get the figures for the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Stations (17 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: On behalf of the Minister, I thank Deputy Ó Ríordáin for raising this matter. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Office of Public Works has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. Works in respect of Garda accommodation are progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the OPW. The current Garda building and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Stations (17 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: ..., I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. I will bring his comments on establishing a commission to look into these very difficult areas to the Minister. The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is, by law, responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and the deployment of resources. As such, the Minister has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (28 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...quarter of this year, The HSE is gathering evidence on the use of nitrous oxide nationally through HSE Addiction Managers and Drug and Alcohol Task Forces. The HSE is also in contact with An Garda Síochána, hospitals, and have contacted the National Poisons Information Centre in this regard. The HSE will continue to review these sources in August and September to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Garda Stations (30 Jun 2020)

Frank Feighan: 37. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 325 to 329, inclusive, of 16 June 2020, the Garda stations included in the Garda building and refurbishment programme 2016–2021; if new Garda building upgrade projects at stations not originally included in the plan as set out by the Minister for Justice and Equality in 2015 have now been included; the details...