Results 121-140 of 584 for garda speaker:Paul Kehoe

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: ...with the representative associations. I want to ensure that this continues, that we resolve the matter of the working time directive and that we pass the legislation. This also effects An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: ...or the greater Border region. Furthermore, it is 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 aspect of border control rests with An Garda Síochána, while the Revenue Commissioners also have responsibilities...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: ...for responding to emergencies caused by severe weather events, such as storms and flooding, rests with the three designated principal response agencies, namely, the relevant Local Authority, An Garda Síochána, and the Health Service Executive. The Defence Forces provide the fullest possible assistance to the appropriate Lead Department in the event of a natural disaster or...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cyber Security Policy (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: ...to cyber threats remains a whole-of-Government challenge, with the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment taking the lead role and with inputs in the security domain from An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces. The Department of Defence and the Defence Forces are committed to participating, under the leadership of the Department of Communications, Climate...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (15 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: ...or the greater Border region. Furthermore, it is 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 aspect of border control rests with An Garda Síochána, while the Revenue Commissioners also have responsibilities...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Issues (19 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...or the greater Border region. Furthermore, it is 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 aspect of border control rests with An Garda Síochána, while the Revenue Commissioners also have responsibilities...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (19 Dec 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 Disposal...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (18 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: 173. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a member of An Garda Síochána (details supplied) with a break in service has the option of retaining the original pension terms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53021/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (4 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...of Defence and Department of Justice and Equality towards the progression of this decision. In this context, the process for amending the legislation is the same for both the Defence Forces and an Garda Síochána. This is a work in process and it would be premature to comment on the outcome at this point. There has been engagement on the Working Time Directive between Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Security (4 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...for the Government. It would not be in the public interest to detail the measures that are taken by our authorities in this area. What I can say is that considerable resources are deployed by the Garda Authorities, supported by the skills and expertise of the Defence Forces, in combating threats to our security. The authorities here work very closely on an on-going basis with their...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Security (4 Dec 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...for the Government. It would not be in the public interest to detail the measures that are taken by our authorities in this area. What I can say is that considerable resources are deployed by the Garda Authorities, supported by the skills and expertise of the Defence Forces, in combating threats to our security. The authorities here work very closely on an on-going basis with their...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Deployment (21 Nov 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...as I have also outlined previously in this regard, it is 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 aspect of border control rests with An Garda Síochána, while the Revenue Commissioners also have responsibilities...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (21 Nov 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: Military Aircraft Landings (21 Nov 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The only costs accrued to the Defence Forces in relation to foreign military aircraft landings are when they assist An Garda Síochána in their Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) role in Shannon Airport. Since 5 February 2003, the Gardaí have requested support from the Defence Forces at Shannon Airport on occasion. The cost of the presence of Defence Forces at Shannon Airport...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Emergency Planning (21 Nov 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...Management, primary responsibility for responding to emergencies such as severe weather events or terrorist attacks rests with the three designated principal response agencies, namely, the relevant Local Authority, An Garda Síochána, and the Health Service Executive. The Defence Forces provide the fullest possible support in the event of a natural disaster or emergency...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Government Information Service (20 Nov 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...year marks the 60th Anniversary of Ireland's participation in UN peacekeeping. A State event to celebrate Ireland’s service and commitment to UN peacekeeping participation by the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána and civilian personnel was held on 24 June 2018, in Dublin Castle. A video was created for this event and the use of the Government of Ireland logo in the video...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Bomb Disposals Data (25 Oct 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 Disposal...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces Remuneration (24 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...Ireland with distinction at home and overseas. I, as Minister of State, and the Government value each member of the Defence Forces and the roles they carry out, whether as peacekeepers or supporting the Garda Síochána and other State agencies in Ireland. For this reason, we have taken measures to improve the pay and conditions of serving members as well as addressing the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council – Defence, and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Defence (18 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ..., in 2014 it was 1,127, in 2015 it was 1,204, in 2016 it was 1,376, in 2017 it was 1,408 and to the end of August 2018 it was heading for 1,000. Any requests from whatever agency, be they from An Garda Síochána, Customs and Excise or the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, we have been able to provide the service they have requested. Deputy Ó Snodaigh spoke about the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council – Defence, and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Defence (18 Oct 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Garda Síochána does the vetting in conjunction with the Defence Forces intelligence. No civil servant is involved in the process. Of course, setting out the terms and conditions of pay and everything like that is done by civil servants in the Department. The process is exactly the same as the process that applies to An Garda Síochána. The Defence Forces do not set...