Results 181-200 of 584 for garda speaker:Paul Kehoe

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. On each occasion that the support of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). The visit afforded an opportunity to see at first hand the tremendous work done overseas by the Irish Defence Forces in the Middle East and also by An Garda Síochaná in Cyprus. It was a privilege to spend time with Irish forces serving abroad on our national feast day. The itinerary for the visit to Israel, from 14th to 15th March...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...Ministers under the Justice and Home Affairs umbrella. Within this State, primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (8 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...by our Irish Peacekeepers was clearly evident. Appropriate commemorative events are being planned to mark this year's important milestones in the history of Ireland's participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations by the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána. A State ceremony will take place in Dublin Castle on Sunday 24th June 2018. ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Fatalities (8 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ....  Specific procedures are in place for the repatriation of a member of the Defence Forces who is deceased while overseas. Following publication of the report and at the request of the then Minister for Defence, arrangements were made for the Garda Síochána to conduct a thorough and detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of...

Seanad: Defence Forces: Statements (1 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...review is expected towards the end of 2018. Society has changed since 2015 but we must be able to face the challenges. We will address them. I have every confidence in all of the security services, be it An Garda Síochána or the Defence Forces assisting An Garda Síochána as an aid to the civil power when required. I do not believe there is a crisis but I accept...

Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...the Act for five years; and this increases to an indefinite period where a sentence of imprisonment for two years or more has been imposed. A sex offender subject to these provisions must notify An Garda Síochána of his or her place of residence, and the Act allows the court to specify a period of post-release supervision. The 2001 Act also allows for the imposition of a sex...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council: Defence and Related Matters (26 Apr 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...personnel in receipt of the family income supplement. There are members of staff in the Department of Defence and right across every Department in receipt of it. I am not sure how many members of An Garda Síochána are in receipt of it. Family circumstances are the reason for that payment. The morale of the soldiers was raised. If there is one thing I do, it is to speak to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council: Defence and Related Matters (26 Apr 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...are working on this with the Departments of the Taoiseach and Foreign Affairs and Trade and other Departments. As the Deputy will understand, security on the Border and so on is a matter for An Garda Síochána. We will, under aid to the civil power, provide assistance into the future, as we did in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s - indeed, as we have always done. Deputy Chambers...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (17 Apr 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Primary responsibility for security matters and the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to provide assistance and support to An Garda Síochána when...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (17 Apr 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Joint Task Force on Drug Interdiction (JTF) was established in 1993 as a Government measure to improve law enforcement in relation to illegal drug smuggling and consists of members of An Garda Síochána, the Customs Service and the Naval Service. Overall responsibility for the prevention of drug trafficking rests primarily with the Customs Service of the Revenue...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (17 Apr 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Primary responsibility for security matters and the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to provide assistance and support to An Garda Síochána when...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (17 Apr 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...xa0; The GTF, which I Chair, meets every 6-8 weeks and at least 6 times a year. The GTF is comprised of Ministers, senior officials of Government Departments, senior officers of the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána and officials of other key public authorities having a lead or support role in Government and national emergency planning. Government Task Force on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Bomb Disposals Data (29 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Training Programme (28 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...on Defence, published in the Autumn of 2015, considered the security environment including the threat from international terrorism. It notes that the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for protecting the internal security of the State. The Defence Forces provide, on request, supports in aid to the civil power (ATCP) of an...

Service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2016: Motion (27 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...are a valuable opportunity to be briefed on the situation and the challenges facing the respective mission areas. I also had the opportunity, as part of the events, to meet with members of An Garda Síochána serving with the UN mission in Cyprus. I was delighted and honoured to have the opportunity to spend some time with Irish personnel serving overseas, both from the...

Other Questions: Army Barracks (21 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...regard, as I have outlined previously, it is, of course, important to note that primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Minister for Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Accordingly, responsibility for the security aspects of Border control rests with An Garda Síochána, while the Revenue Commissioners also have...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Deployment (21 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...issues raised by him are not matters for the Irish Defences Forces or the Department of Defence. Rather, they are matters for the Department of Justice and Equality and, in the first instance, An Garda Síochána. I ask that the Deputy table a similar question to the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan. In terms of the issues raised, the Defence Forces respond...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Deployment (21 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: Fine Gael is always right so I do not have to vote against it. The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of aid to the civil power, ATCP, which in practice means to assist An Garda Síochána...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Deployment (21 Mar 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. The Defence Forces are deployed on the basis of aid to the civil power, in practice on the request of An Garda Síochána. Accordingly, any security assessments that the Deputy has mentioned or decisions to seek support from the Defence Forces...