Results 141-160 of 4,842 for garda speaker:Michael McDowell

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I would refer the Deputy to my Reply to his Dáil Question No. 186 of 1 December 2005. The status of the person concerned remains as set out in that Reply. He is due to present again to the Garda National Immigration Bureau on 3 May 2007. The enforcement of the deportation order remains an operational matter for the Bureau.

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: ...group on crime statistics, I decided that the compilation and publication of crime statistics should be taken over by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, from the Garda Síochána. The Garda Síochána Act, 2005 consequently makes provision for this and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. Following the setting up of the necessary...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the transport resources currently attached to stations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region, including the Dublin Metropolitan Region Traffic Division, are as set out in the following table. I would point out to the Deputy that in overall terms the Garda Fleet has never been more modern. The total spend for 2006 on the purchase of 1,378 new vehicles...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the number of cells in the Garda Stations referred to by the Deputy is as follows: Station Cells: Adult Cells: Juvenile Coolock 4 0 Raheny 2 0 Finglas 3 1 Ballymun 2 0 Clontarf 2 1 Swords 2 0 I am further informed that the cells in Garda Stations are not designated for use by gender.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the amount of overtime incurred by Gardaí in the Coolock and Raheny Districts under Operation Anvil for 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007 is detailed below in terms of both expenditure and hours worked. Year Coolock Expenditure Raheny Expenditure 2005 395,470 275,627 2006 613,963 681,919 2007 611,258 453,681 Total 1,620,691 1,411,227 Year...

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: It has not been possible in the time available for the Garda authorities to supply the details requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: ...18th April 2007. The renewal application will be considered further upon receipt of the requested documentation. In the interim the person in question is advised to contact the local office of the Garda National Immigration Bureau to seek short-term registration while the renewal application is pending and to inform the benefit authorities accordingly.

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is regularly patrolled by uniform and plain clothes Gardaí from its local Garda station with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible Garda presence in the area. These patrols are backed up by the District Detective and Drug Units, the Community Policing Unit and the Mountain Bike Unit, supplemented by the Divisional Crime...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is regularly patrolled by uniform and plain clothes Gardaí from the local Garda station with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible Garda presence in the area. These patrols are backed up by the District Detective and Drug Units, the Community Policing Unit and the Mountain Bike Unit, supplemented by the Divisional Crime...

Written Answers — Firearms Act: Firearms Act (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: ...); 33 (Authorisation of rifle or pistol clubs or shooting ranges); 38 (Registered Firearms Dealers); and 40 (Reloading of ammunition). A Project Board, Chaired by an Assistant Commissioner of An Garda Síochána comprising members of my Department and An Garda Síochána is actively addressing the issues which need to be put in place before these sections can be commenced, including...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 13,178 following the attestation of 273 new members on Wednesday 14 March, 2007. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) on 30 June 1997 and represents an increase of...

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: The amount expended to date on the Garda Reserve is approximately €580,000. As the Reserve is in its start-up phase, the main expenditure to date has related to recruitment, training, development and initial equipping of Reserve members.

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Garda Commissioner is proceeding with the recruitment and training of Garda Reserve members. The first group of 36 Garda Reserve members completed their training and were formally attested as members of An Garda Síochána on 15th December 2006. They have been deployed in Dublin (Store Street and Pearse Street), Cork (Anglesea Street), Galway City and Sligo. Two further groups...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 13,178 following the attestation of 273 new members on Wednesday 14 March, 2007. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) on 30 June 1997 and represents an increase of...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that all incidents of crime, including those involving firearms, are subject to a rigorous investigation. The identification of all evidence available is a key element of the investigation and prosecution process. I am assured that all resources necessary, including national specialist units, are deployed in the investigation process. When such an...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: ...group on crime statistics, I decided that the compilation and publication of crime statistics should be taken over by the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency, from the Garda Síochána. The Garda Síochána Act, 2005 consequently makes provision for this and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. Following the setting up of the necessary...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: ...offences covered by the Act. It is not necessary for the offence or the conviction to occur after the coming into force of the Act. The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Investigation Unit of An Garda Síochána monitor and manage the notification provisions as they apply to those subject to them.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: Four members of An Garda Síochána are employed on Immigration duties when flights arrive at Ireland West (Knock) Airport, seven days per week. These gardaí are drawn from personnel allocated to Swinford Garda District. When the members are not performing immigration duty they are available for regular policing duties within Swinford District. In deciding on the number of personnel to be...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: Recruitment to An Garda Síochána is a matter in the first instance for the Public Appointments Service and then for the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána. I have no function in the process. The Public Appointments Service is located in Chapter House, 26-30, Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 1, and can be contacted at Lo-Call 1890 449999 or by email at info@publicjobs.ie.

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (24 Apr 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that domestic violence training is provided as part of the Continuous Professional Development to serving members of An Garda Síochána. The Student Probationer School provides extensive training to new members of An Garda Síochána. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) incorporated Domestic Violence on the 1997 Core Programme for all members of...