Results 81-100 of 677 for garda speaker:Michael McGrath

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (29 Nov 2022)

Michael McGrath: The Croke Park Agreement 2010-2014 was reached with ICTU as well as Gardaí and Defence Force Associations. The Agreement applied to all public servants. Under the Croke Park Agreement, the only distinction that was made between categories of public service workers was at sectoral level. Sectoral agreements were as follows: - Health Sectoral Agreement - Education Sectoral Agreement -...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Staff (29 Nov 2022)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy may be aware, following a security review by Garda Commissioner Harris, it was agreed to provide two Garda drivers to me. I had one Civilian Driver who was replaced by the Garda drivers. Severance/ex gratia arrangements are in place and the option of redeployment to Temporary Clerical Officer is also facilitated. We do not comment on personal payment arrangements or the current...

Supplementary Estimates for Public Services 2022: Leave to Introduce (16 Nov 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...Estimate). Vote 13 — Office of Public Works (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 14 — State Laboratory (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 17 — Public Appointments Service (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 20 — Garda Síochána (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 21 — Prisons (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 22 — Courts Service (Supplementary Estimate)....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ukraine War (8 Nov 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...Works that the OPW manages a property portfolio in excess of 2,500 properties which includes heritage buildings, commercial office blocks, green field sites, warehouses, Coast Guard Stations and Garda Stations. As would be the norm in such a large portfolio, at any given time, there will be a number of properties being refurbished or vacant. The State will always retain a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Appointments Service (25 Oct 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...’ promotion competitions within the Civil Service. The activities are primarily focused on the sourcing of candidates for roles in the Civil Service; the most senior roles in Local Authorities; trainee Garda, and some promotional campaigns for An Garda Síochána; and a range of management, executive and specialist roles across the civil and public service. The Public...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...of the board. As the Deputy has acknowledged, in the middle of August, on the advice of the Attorney General the Minister referred the report to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, An Garda Síochána and the Standards In Public Office Commission, SIPO. The Office of the DPP is actively dealing with the matter and has requested that Mr. Farrell's report not be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Bodies (6 Oct 2022)

Michael McGrath: ... Assistant Secretary (€145,283-€166,194) PAS is the independent centralised recruitment, assessment and selection body for the Civil Service, Health Service, Local Authorities, the Garda Siochána, Prison Service and other public service bodies. National Shared Services Office (NSSO) 2018 837 Deputy Secretary *one...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (29 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: Based on the information provided the individual previously served as a member of the Permanent Defence Forces (PDF) and subsequently became a member of An Garda Síochána (AGS).  As I understand it, the individual exercised an option to transfer their pensionable service in the PDF pension scheme into the AGS pension scheme.  Where an individual transfers their service...

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Budget Statement 2023 (27 Sep 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...strategic plan. JUSTICE I am providing an additional €150 million for the justice sector in 2023 to enable continued investment in existing services and new measures. High-visibility policing is crucial to making sure that communities across the country are safe and feel safe. That is why we need to continue to strengthen An Garda Síochána, which protects and serves...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Airport Security (5 Jul 2022)

Michael McGrath: I would suggest that the Deputy refer his question to the Minister for Justice, as the matter of an additional Garda presence at Dublin Airport and the cost arising is a matter for the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána and the Minister of Justice in the first instance.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: I recognise the value in having a visible Garda presence in communities. I am sure that is something that the Deputy and her constituents are seeking in Carlow as well. In the last budget, we provided funding for the recruitment of 800 additional gardaí. There is a recruitment campaign currently under way. The allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner, but...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Policies (16 Jun 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...Irish Civil Service”. This policy sets out the process by which an employee can report an alleged incident of sexual harassment or assault. It includes provision for referral of an alleged incident to An Garda Síochána where there is a possibility that a criminal offence has occurred. The policy is published and available at...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Pensions (4 May 2022)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy will appreciate detailed matters in relation to Garda pensions are in the first instance the responsibility of the Minister for Justice. However, in broad terms, I can outline the policy reforms introduced in 1995 for public service pensions and how this affects pension entitlements. In 1995, the Government decided that full social welfare cover should be...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Transport (28 Apr 2022)

Michael McGrath: In response to the Deputy's question my department has no role in relation to this matter. As you may be aware, under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including the management of the Garda fleet and all decisions related to the needs of the fleet.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Mar 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...Europort and assisting them in every way they can. To date, 879 of the arrivals from Ukraine have arrived via Rosslare Europort. The port has been working with various State agencies – the Garda, the Departments of Social Protection and Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Wexford County Council and Civil Defence – as well as the Red Cross and local...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Reviews (9 Mar 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...The Pandemic Unemployment Payment and the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme: Trends and Interactions Progressing the Development of the Costed Policing Plan and Multi-Annual Budgeting in An Garda Síochána Forecasting jobseeker numbers and expenditure December 2021 Review of the Environmental Impact of proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (1 Mar 2022)

Michael McGrath: Officials from the Office of Government Procurement in my Department assisted An Garda Síochána in the procurement process for a new uniform, with An Garda Síochána holding responsibility for developing the specifications based on requirements and intended use.  An Garda Síochána evaluated the tender submissions received, awarded the contract and made all...

Estimates for Public Services 2022 (22 Feb 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...granted to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2022, for the salaries and expenses of the Office of the Ombudsman, the Office of the Commission for Public Service Appointments, the Standards in Public Office Commission, the Office of the Information Commissioner and the Office of the Commissioner for Environmental...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Staff (22 Feb 2022)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware from my appearance before the Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach on 2 February last, certain Civilian Drivers have been replaced with Garda officers following a security review recommendation from the Garda Commissioner to the Minister for Justice. I have given careful consideration to the unique situation that now arises for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Staff (16 Feb 2022)

Michael McGrath: As the Deputy may be aware, following a recent security review by Garda Commissioner Harris, it has been agreed to provide 2 Garda drivers to me. For clarity, there are no civilian Garda drivers in my department. However, while I currently have 1 civilian driver assigned to me, interim arrangements are in place while the full plans are being mapped out for the assignment of the 2 Garda...