Results 101-120 of 1,141 for garda speaker:Micheál Martin

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...The Government also approved the text of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023, amending Defence Act 1954, in line with the IRG Report. The 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...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: I take it that the Deputy has asked the gentleman to refer this to An Garda.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: Has it been referred to An Garda?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: -----and if interference with Revenue is alleged, it should go to An Garda. I say that generally because the key to the future of the country is that our institutions that are charged with properly investigating issues do their job and then we will have less need for inquiries that go on for six or seven years and cost an enormous amount. Project Eagle and the Siteserv investigation went on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (4 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Dublin were held in Dublin Castle. Costs associated with the operation of these venues during the Forum are a matter for the Universities and the Office of Public Works respectively. Costs in relation to An Garda Síochána support to the Forum are a matter for the Department of Justice. All salary costs in relation to staff are provided from within existing pay allocations on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (27 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: There are certain passport applications for 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 photograph is the same person submitting the passport application form....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (22 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...online. This type of third party purported service is not, of course, unique to passport applications. Any suspicions or concerns about any third party website should be reported to any Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111. There are no current plans to run a public awareness campaign about this issue, but the Passport Service is currently working on an update...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...the peace. We have had a long-standing tradition in south Lebanon. That is a context to what happened here. There is no doubt of that. The criminal trial has to take primacy. The work of An Garda Síochána is also important. The initial UNIFIL inquiry has been completed, but a board of inquiry follows that. That is not yet complete. Within our Defence Forces, we to take...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...investigations, particularly the criminal investigation being carried out by the Lebanese authorities, the standard UNIFIL investigation that arises in such circumstances, and the investigation by An Garda Síochána, pursuant to the provisions of the Coroners Act 1962, as amended. The Garda is carrying out an investigation for the purpose of preparing a report for the Coroner. ...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...would be as thorough and complete as possible. I am withholding judgment until I have received assurances from the Lebanese authorities but we are monitoring this the whole way. We also have the Garda inquiry, pursuant to the Coroners Act. It is helpful and effective. I agree that lessons have to be learned in respect of our Defence Forces evaluating what happened. We must...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...of the recommendations in the independent review group's report. For instance, all allegations of sexual assault by serving members occurring in the State are now being referred directly to An Garda Síochána for investigation and prosecution. Legislative proposals are being finalised to formalise this. The external oversight body recommended in the independent review group's...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...age. We have extended that to 2024 but in my view, we need to extend it further. Discussions on that are ongoing because such action would potentially have read-across to members of the Garda and fire brigades with regard to fast accrual pensions. There are issues there but it is one effective route that we can take to retain people within our Defence Forces for longer. As I said...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: ..., where appropriate, to its members. This is in line with the Government commitment to remove the blanket exemption in the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 for both the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána. The removal of the blanket exemption in the Organisation of Working Time Act for the Defence Forces is a complex matter given the nature of some military activities....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...implementation of some of the recommendations in the IRG report. For instance, all allegations of sexual assault by serving members occurring in the State, are now being referred directly to an Garda Síochána for investigation and prosecution. Legislative proposals will shortly be brought forward to formalise this. The External Oversight Body as recommended in the IRG...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...take Questions Nos. 183 and 184 together. As the Deputy will be aware the project referred to forms part of a wider initiative in Portlaoise in relation to the provision of new buildings for An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces. My Department has confirmed to both the Irish Prison Services and the OPW that the Defence Forces have a current operational requirement in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...it also undertakes a diverse range of non security related tasks. The Defence Forces continue to carry out the roles assigned by Government, including security operations, critical supports to An Garda Síochána and ATCA supports to other Government Departments and Principal Response Agencies. At national level, representation on the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Passport Services (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...Service. No one identified that issue with the tracker but I will revert and communicate what the Deputy said. Our Department would welcome the digitisation of the records maintained by An Garda Síochána when witnessing applications. Significant improvements have been made. The birth certificate has seen a huge improvement and significant innovation. I think that is now up...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Passport Services (15 Jun 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...back of the queue. I want to stress this. I have been speaking to officials in recent days, and I am very clear about this. As Deputy Carthy said, the issue in the case he outlined was that the Garda did not record it. There was an issue with the Garda witness verification in that specific case. I do not have the full details. Where the passport service cannot reach a Garda station,...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: I hope the Deputy is not suggesting that there was a deal between An Garda Síochána and far-right activists.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 May 2023)

Micheál Martin: ..., trust and confidence. However, it will be some time before that directive comes to light. It will be a considerable length of time. I favour the use of facial recognition technology by An Garda Síochána in respect of child abuse cases, for example, as well as murder cases. There are approximately three areas that the Commissioner has asked for this technology on the basis...