Results 141-160 of 677 for garda speaker:Michael McGrath

Estimates for Public Services 2020: Leave to Introduce (11 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: I move: That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2020: Vote 20 — Garda Síochána (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 21 — Prisons (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 22 — Courts Service (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 34 — Housing, Local Government...

Estimates for Public Services 2020: Referral to Select Committee (11 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: ...year ending on 31st December, 2020, the Supplementary Estimates be referred to the following Select Committees, as appropriate, pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(c) and 215(3):— Vote 20 — Garda Síochána (Supplementary Estimate) — Select Committee on Justice. Vote 21 — Prisons (Supplementary Estimate) — Select Committee on Justice. Vote 22...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Remuneration (3 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: ...points (point 4 and point 8) on their current increment date. This is an agreement of considerable scale and complexity, each element of which was the product of negotiation with ICTU. New entrant members of An Garda Síochána, recruited after January 2011, are covered by the agreement. Any specific issues relating to the manner of implementation of the agreement to An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (3 Nov 2020)

Michael McGrath: ...Dept. / Body Responsible County NUTS3 Region Type of Investment Construction Commencement Year of Completion Actual Cost Kevin St, Dublin 8 Garda Divisional HQ Office Of Public Works on behalf of An Garda Síochána Dublin Eastern & Midland Construction February 2015 20 April...

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Budget Statement 2021 (13 Oct 2020)

Michael McGrath: ...immense, the ultimate cost of this virus is in the lives it continues to take. Covid-19 has also brought out the best in us. I think, of course, of the staff across our health service, of our gardaí, of all those providing the front-line services we need when things go wrong, and I think, too, of our cleaners, our shop workers, our care assistants, our hospitality staff, and so...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Sector Staff (29 Sep 2020)

Michael McGrath: ...staffing, both of which come at a considerable premium. It is unclear how increased productivity alone could offset the cost in the context of keeping essential services open. Practical issues will arise for the Garda, members of the fire brigade, nurses in hospitals and so on operating a four-day week. I can go into that in a moment.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Statutory Retirement Age (10 Sep 2020)

Michael McGrath: ...to the retirement conditions outlined above relates to the group of employees in the public service who, due to the nature of their work, are required to retire early. This group is made up of members of An Garda Síochána, members of the Permanent Defence Force, Firefighters and Prison Officers. Members of these groups have lower minimum pension ages and lower compulsory...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Meetings (30 Jul 2020)

Michael McGrath: ...of State for the Office of Public Works Date Group/Person 23/07/2020 Minister for Justice and Equality Helen McEntee - OPW/Department of Justice and Equality Garda Building Programme

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Policy Functions (30 Jul 2020)

Michael McGrath: ...our people and organisations. Some notable examples of reform initiatives delivered under Our Public Service 2020 include: - Transforming and driving Digital Delivery of Services, such as for example; An Garda Síochána's Active Mobility Service; Passport on-line; Library Service’s My Open Library initiative; Revenue Commissioners PAYE Modernisation programme; ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff (21 Jul 2020)

Michael McGrath: ...significant exception is the “uniformed fast accrual” group, which comprises certain groups of employees in the public service who are required to retire early for operational reasons. This includes An Garda Síochána, members of the Permanent Defence Force, Firefighters and Prison Officers. Public servants who wish to clarify issues regarding their retirement...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (14 Jul 2020)

Michael McGrath: Public service pensions, including those of retired members of An Garda Síochána, were reduced under the FEMPI legislation by way of the Public Service Pension Reduction (PSPR). The PSPR was introduced on 1 January 2011 under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act (FEMPI) 2010 and extended on 1 July 2013 under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (7 Jul 2020)

Michael McGrath: I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently carrying out cell refurbishment works at Kells Garda Station. These works are due for completion in September 2020. A new two story extension to include 4 new cells, prisoner processing facilities with ancillary rooms and new office accommodation is planned for Navan Garda Station. Tender documents will be issued shortly and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Consultancy Contracts (7 Jul 2020)

Michael McGrath: ...2019 Ernst & Young € 30,750 Office of Government Procurement Year Training provider/Consultants name Cost 2018 Garda Inspector delivered a talk on his experience on the development of an LGBT employee network to provide support for LGBT colleagues within the force. Nil 2019 A...

Presentation of Estimates: Motion (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: ...Estimate). Vote 15 — Secret Service (Revised Estimate). Vote 17 — Public Appointments Service (Revised Estimate). Vote 18 — National Shared Services Office (Revised Estimate). Vote 19 — Office of the Ombudsman (Revised Estimate). Vote 20 — Garda Síochána (Revised Estimate). Vote 21 — Prisons (Revised Estimate). Vote...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: A new Regional Garda station for Sligo was originally proposed by Garda Estates in late 2016.  OPW purchased, on behalf of the Garda Estates request, a site adjacent to an existing OPW owned site used by Social Protection near Sligo town for that purpose.  The Sligo site was to be used for a new Regional Garda Station as part of the Garda PPP bundle.  Sligo was to be a regional...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda National Immigration Bureau (30 Jun 2020)

Michael McGrath: In consultation with An Garda Siochana, the Office of Public Works has designed new accommodation for An Garda Siochana at Shannon Airport, including the relocation of immigration desks.  In order to progress these works further, preliminary structural work needs to be undertaken by Shannon Airport Authority. The Office of Public Works is awaiting confirmation from Shannon...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (21 Nov 2019)

Michael McGrath: 101. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of times he has met with the Garda Commissioner and other Garda officials to discuss insurance reform since he became Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48315/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parliamentary Questions (19 Nov 2019)

Michael McGrath: 277. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will raise with the Garda Commissioner the possibility of An Garda Síochána setting up a dedicated communication channel for queries from members of the Oireachtas in view of the fact that most parliamentary questions pertaining to Garda matters are disallowed; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Insurance Costs (13 Nov 2019)

Michael McGrath: ...or that they will start working on the personal injuries committee itself, which is what we need? With regard to fraud, my understanding is that the funding has not been provided to enable An Garda Síochána to do the work it is required to do to tackle fraud, even under the new divisional structure that has been outlined.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Garda Data (5 Nov 2019)

Michael McGrath: 79. To ask the Taoiseach if the CSO has a record of the population served by existing Garda divisions nationally. [45125/19]