Results 21-40 of 1,138 for garda speaker:Micheál Martin

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Policies (9 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...competent authority in relation to breaches of trade sanctions. I understand that, having examined the allegations, the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment has referred the matter to An Garda Siochána. In addition, I have asked my officials to give consideration to the need for further legislation to strengthen the safeguards in relation to the activities of both...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Naval Service (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...interagency matter. The operation I referred to earlier, which I commend everyone on, involved the Defence Forces, the Army Rangers, the navy and the Air Corps. It also involved working with An Garda Síochána, the Revenue Commissioners and other countries. This is how we catch the drug smugglers. The Revenue Commissioners are also involved in patrolling coastlines along with...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Prison Service (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...the Deputy for his question. I appreciate his ongoing commitment to issues at Portlaoise prison and the work he continues to do. The Deputy will be aware that the Department of Justice 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...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tribunals of Inquiry (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...acted in respect of many of the recommendations of the independent review group, whose conclusions were quite shocking. Any incident of sexual assault or abuse is now immediately referred to An Garda Síochána. We took that decision very quickly in the aftermath of the independent review group report. There have been a range of other decisions in addition to that, apart from...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023. Part 4 of the Bill amends sections 169 and 192 of the Defence Act 1954 in line with a recommendation in the IRG Report. These amendments will ensure that An Garda Síochána will have sole jurisdiction within the State to investigate alleged sexual offences committed by persons subject to military law. Any subsequent cases will be dealt...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...that are due to launch after the 29 March will reflect the change to the age criteria at the time of launch. Government has also approved a further increase the mandatory retirement age in An Garda Síochána, the Permanent Defence Force and the Irish Prison Service to 62, which will be facilitated by amendments to the relevant pension legislation to be brought forward by the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Aircraft (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...PC-9M aircraft which entered service in 2004. Their primary function is pilot training. One (1) Britten Norman Defender 4000 which entered service in 1997. This aircraft is operated in conjunction with An Garda Síochána as a Garda Air Support Unit aircraft. The ten (10) rotary wing aircraft are as follows: Six (6) Augusta Westland AW139 aircraft. The AW 139s entered service in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Legislative Programme (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...Trafficking) Bill 2023. Part 4 of the Bill amends sections 169 and 192 of the Defence Act 1954 in line with a recommendation in the Independent Review Group Report. These amendments will ensure that An Garda Síochána will have sole jurisdiction within the State to investigate alleged sexual offences committed by persons subject to military law. Any subsequent cases will be dealt...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...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 provides assistance within means to the appropriate Lead Department or Principal Response Agency in the event of a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: My Department maintains ongoing, close contact with An Garda Síochána on a range of issues. These include engagement on issues relating to security matters. Due to the sensitivity of any such issues, I am not in a position to provide further details.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: I can confirm that there has been no requirement for my Department to contact An Garda Síochána in relation to any type of threats addressed to any Minister or member of staff working within my Department between 2020 to date.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff (6 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...Paid Year Paid Reason Civilian Driver €25,945.22 2018 Severance awarded to civilian driver when Minister appointed as Tánaiste, and Garda drivers put in place Civilian Driver €25,945.22 2018 Severance awarded to civilian driver when Minister appointed as Tánaiste, and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff (6 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...Amount Paid Year Paid Reason Civilian Driver €25,945.22 2018 Severance awarded to civilian driver when Minister appointed Tánaiste, and Garda drivers put in place Civilian Driver €25,945.22 2018 Severance awarded to civilian driver when Minister appointed Tánaiste, and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (5 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: As the Deputy will be aware, since 1 January 2019, coercive control is a criminal offence and should be reported to the Gardaí. As with any investigations, the Defence Forces cooperate with An Garda Síochána for any requests made in the conduct of such investigations, as necessary.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...spirit. At various times in the history of the city, we have had different outbreaks at different times. The best way to get at it was through on-the-ground community interventions, at which the Garda has, historically, been very good. More community gardaí, which some in the higher echelons do not agree with-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: I will talk to the Garda, get a report and get back to the Deputy.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...have been spread about people seeking international protection. We have all heard those rumours. They have been deliberately spread, falsely and wrongly. That stands to be condemned. The Garda is investigating aspects of that, I understand, in respect of false rumours but also in terms of any attack on an individual. In respect of Dr. Al-Qadri, it is shocking and I condemn it without...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (20 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...Passport Service requires certain forms to be witnessed. There are certain passport applications for first time applicants resident in Ireland that require forms to be witnessed by a member of An Garda Síochána. The witnessing of these forms is a vital element of the identity verification process for the Passport Service, as it provides initial assurance that the person in the...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (1 Feb 2024)

Micheál Martin: ...building up human capital for the benefit of the State. It is a missed opportunity and we seem to have a problem in this country in terms of reserves. I remember all of the controversy about the Garda Reserve ten, 15 or 20 years ago. There was opposition to it. People were saying, "It's yellow pack", and that is the wrong attitude. We need to build up human capital to face the many...