Results 161-180 of 584 for garda speaker:Paul Kehoe

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Bomb Disposals Data (12 Jul 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 Defence: Departmental Legal Cases Data (4 Jul 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...previously informed the House that the Government Decision dated 18 November 2016 approved the drafting of the Heads of Bill to amend the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. This will remove the blanket exclusion of An Garda Síochána and members of the Defence Forces from its scope. This will be subject to the application of the appropriate exclusions/derogations...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (27 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...in May 2018. - An Aid to The Civil Power (ATCP) Exercise was also conducted in May 2018. It featured a Company Group being exercised in conventional tactics in a variety of scenarios. This exercise transitioned to an ATCP Exercise with An Garda Síochána at Knock Airport where Defence Forces personnel were exercised in Chemical, Biological,...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...the House that a Government decision on 18 November 2016 approved the drafting of the heads of Bill to amend the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. This will remove the blanket exclusion of An Garda Síochána and members of the Defence Forces from its scope. It will be subject to the application of the appropriate exclusions or derogations permitted by EU Directive No....

Other Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...legislative process was not embarked upon on foot of the decision made in the court case. It has been ongoing since 2016. It is not just about the Defence Forces; it also involves members of An Garda Síochána. The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection works with both Departments on this issue.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...out as soon as possible. I hope the Deputy will accept that the nature of the duties of military life in general bring demands that are typical of other security and emergency services like An Garda Síochána. I said as much in my original reply. The directive allows for derogations and compensatory rest. As I indicated to Deputy Chambers, the Defence Forces and military...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...that the Government decision dated 18 November 2016 approved the drafting of the heads of Bill to amend the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. This will remove the blanket exclusion of An Garda Síochána and members of the Defence Forces from its scope. This will be subject to the application of the appropriate exclusions and derogations permitted by Directive 2003/88/EC....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Issues (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...Government’s stated goal to try to ensure that the current on-island border arrangements are maintained to the greatest extent possible. Responsibility for the security aspect of border control rests with An Garda Síochána, while the Revenue Commissioners also have responsibilities relating to their particular mandate.  Among the roles assigned to the Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (26 Jun 2018)

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: Naval Service Operations (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...with its role in contributing to maritime security. This encompasses the provision of support to other Government Departments and Agencies such the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, An Garda Síochána, the Revenue Commissioners and the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority. The Defence Forces will continue to provide a range of supports to these Bodies in accordance with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (31 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...opportunity to remember and honour the sacrifice made by Irish soldiers. 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 and civilian personnel. A State ceremony will take place in Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Expenditure (29 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: The Air Corps operate a fleet of fixed and rotary wing aircraft which provide military support to the Army and Naval Service, together with support for non-military air services such as Garda air support, air ambulance, fisheries protection and the Ministerial Air Transport Service. As the Deputy will appreciate, all aircraft must undergo regular maintenance and scheduled overhauls to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Transport (29 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: In my role as Minister of State with Responsibility for Defence, I have not been provided with a ministerial car from the Garda fleet.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Data (15 May 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. The Deputy will be aware that overall responsibility for the prevention of drug trafficking rests primarily with the Customs...

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

Paul Kehoe: ...the Directive. In November 2016, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation obtained Government approval to amend this Act insofar as it provides for a specific exclusion for members of An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces. Responsibility for the legislation subsequently moved to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection and that Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Brexit Issues (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...’s stated goal to try to ensure that the current on-island border arrangements are maintained to the greatest extent possible. Responsibility for the security aspect of border control rests with An Garda Síochána, while the Revenue Commissioners also have responsibilities relating to their particular mandate. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: .... 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. Planning for these events is in the early stages of development. My Department is engaging with the Defence Forces, the Department of Justice and Equality, the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...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 and civilian personnel. A State ceremony will take place in Dublin Castle on Sunday 24th June 2018. Arrangement are currently being finalised and details of this event...

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

Paul Kehoe: ...for Major Emergency Management, primary responsibility for responding to a severe weather event rests with the three designated Principal Response Agencies, namely the relevant Local Authority, An Garda Siochána, 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 an...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Curragh Plains Representative Forum (10 May 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...and management of the Curragh Plains. The most recent meeting of the Forum took place in January 2018. It was attended by representatives of the Department of Defence, the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, Kildare County Council, Curragh Racecourse Ltd, the Irish Racehorse Trainers Association and Horse Racing Ireland. The issues discussed included legislation, traffic,...