Results 61-80 of 325 for garda speaker:Joe McHugh

Garda Operations (20 Jun 2012)

Joe McHugh: If we are to follow through fully on the philosophy of fairness and equal treatment, is the Minister satisfied with the powers conferred on the Garda to investigate the matters in question? I am conscious of the fact that he does not want to make a public comment, as the matter is still at an investigative stage.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (10 May 2012)

Joe McHugh: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide information regarding An Garda Síochána jurisdiction on Irish waters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23409/12]

Telecommunications Services (25 Jan 2012)

Joe McHugh: ...base is good enough. We can be open about this conversation and it is good to have an ongoing analysis. It is important to see if the Department of Justice and Equality is open minded to use Garda station masts as piggy backs for mobile phone services, rather than have new masts built. I know that RTE masts have been used by different service providers. Can the Minister analyse the...

Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Apr 2011)

Joe McHugh: ...being implemented or taken on board by many judges. While many of these laws are discretionary, at the same time, we should consider a full appraisal of the existing laws. Having spoken to many gardaí, I find there is anecdotal evidence that a large number of offences involve repeat offenders and that the vast majority of those arrested are out on bail. We should have a full catalogue...

Road Traffic Bill 2011: Second Stage (23 Mar 2011)

Joe McHugh: ...quickly to enact the legislation. The Bill provides for mandatory alcohol testing of all drivers who are involved in collisions that result in injuries. The Bill clarifies the powers of the Garda Síochána in dealing with such issues by placing a requirement on gardaí to conduct a preliminary breath test if they believe alcohol has been consumed. I was involved with this issue in 2007...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (1 Feb 2011)

Joe McHugh: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the cost incurred by him for the purchasing of Garda shirts; if he will provide a per shirt price and a total purchase cost for each year since 2007; if he will provide the same figures for purchased Garda jumpers, purchased Garda trousers, purchased Garda jackets, purchased prison officer trousers, purchased prison officer...

Private Members' Business (3 Nov 2010)

Joe McHugh: I have a few questions. Is the Garda adequately resourced with financial expertise? Has there been a putting together of brains to ascertain whether there has been malpractice or other misdemeanours within the banking industry, specifically within Anglo Irish Bank? Are there enough accountants involved? Are enough civil servants in the Department of Finance assisting the Garda...

Written Answers — Garda Resources: Garda Resources (30 Jun 2010)

Joe McHugh: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the budget available to the gardaí for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28672/10]

Order of Business. (19 May 2010)

Joe McHugh: Some parents have moved their adoption applications from Vietnam to Russia. Under the Adoption Bill 2009, is it possible for these parents to transfer their Garda vetting applications from Vietnam to Russia? I know the Taoiseach will not be privy to the exact information but perhaps he will note the importance of this issue and get back to me on it. Time is not on the side of these parents.

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (5 May 2010)

Joe McHugh: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the cost to the Exchequer of a Garda uniform shirt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18041/10]

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (30 Mar 2010)

Joe McHugh: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his views on couples who have been through assessment for adoption as potential foster care parents in view of the thorough Garda vetting, various courses and child protection education procedures that these couples have undertaken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13716/10]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (25 Mar 2010)

Joe McHugh: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the positions vacated by retiring gardaí at assistant commissioner, chief superintendent and superintendent level in 2009 have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13190/10]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Mar 2010)

Joe McHugh: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review commitments made two years ago to build a new Garda station in a town (details supplied); if his Department's investment of €100,000 in March 2010 in the town's existing Garda station has implications for the commitment made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12428/10]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (9 Mar 2010)

Joe McHugh: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will address public concern in a town (details supplied) in County Donegal caused by the temporary closure of the town's Garda station; the nature and thrust of An Garda Síochána services that will be provided in the town during this period; when the Garda station will reopen; the cost of these refurbishments to...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (2 Feb 2010)

Joe McHugh: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the powers that the Garda Síochána has in respect of penalising, fining, and confiscating the vehicles of Northern Ireland car owners who drive in this jurisdiction with no displayed taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4756/10]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (26 Nov 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether garda numbers in areas close to the border should reflect local population sizes across the border in view of the fact that there is free movement of persons across the border; if he will take this matter into consideration when next assigning garda officers; his views on whether rural parts of...

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Sep 2009)

Joe McHugh: ...this impasse in terms of home security as regards people feeling vulnerable in their homes? That question needs to be asked. The Minister as a Border Deputy can relate to the fact that existing Garda resources do not adequately protect the citizen. I have been calling for extra Garda resources in Border areas for a number of years. This is why legislation such as this is required...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (26 May 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the telecommunications mast beside Letterkenny Garda barracks; the number of commercial users there are; and the amount of rent that accrues from it. [20924/09]

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (12 May 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on changing the Office of Public Works pricing and tendering mechanism for Garda stations, whereby costing and service delivery, that is, furniture, repairs and alterations are costed centrally and delivered centrally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18894/09]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (2 Apr 2009)

Joe McHugh: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí in the east Cork, west Cork and Cork divisions; the stations to which these gardaí are attached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13902/09]