Results 81-100 of 521 for garda speaker:Denis Naughten

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (18 Sep 2019)

Denis Naughten: ...two rural districts, is there a superintendent in every one of those district headquarters because that is the concern we all have? I welcome the increased footprint and more resources going to local Garda stations but the decisions will be made by superintendents and chief superintendents, these are very large geographic areas and it is important that these headquarters are located as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2018: Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (2 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: ...that will be completely zero emissions in the next decade. That is right across the country, starting initially inside the canals in Dublin over the next 18 months and then extending beyond. The Garda has purchased electric vehicles as has the Defence Forces. We are actively encouraging other State and semi-State bodies to do the same. Electric vehicles can deal with some of the heavy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: ...Regional WERLA enforcement structure.  My Department also supports a multi-agency approach to waste enforcement through the National Waste Enforcement Steering Committee which is chaired by my Department but has members including An Garda Síochána, the EPA, the WERLA's, the National Trans-frontier Shipment Office, the National Waste Collection Permit Office, the CCMA,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Impact of Retirement Packages for Postmasters: Discussion (4 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: ...;1 billion. We have expanded the wireless and mobile networks across the country, increasing the capacity by 86%. There are lot of things going on in rural Ireland. This Government did not close any Garda stations.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Transport (29 May 2018)

Denis Naughten: Under new arrangements agreed by Government in March 2011, Ministers, with the exception of the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality who retained their State car and Garda Drivers, could appoint two civilian drivers to drive their personal car, and claim mileage and related costs. These arrangements were already in place for Ministers of State. The following Table...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (18 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: ...reimbursement of the costs for the removal and storage of abandoned vehicles from the registered owners of such vehicles. In certain circumstances, an abandoned vehicle is also a matter for An Garda Síochana as vehicles and may be removed under Road Traffic legislation.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (29 Mar 2018)

Denis Naughten: ...the EPA’s website . The total cost of illegal dumping is not collated by my Department as it includes local authority enforcement, disposal and legal costs and also involves costs for other State agencies such as An Garda Síochána. In recognition of the impact of illegal dumping on communities across the country, my Department has developed an Anti-Dumping Initiative to...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Revised) (21 Mar 2018)

Denis Naughten: ...a low base. The intention is to recruit additional staff this year. The challenge, therefore, is not resources, but, rather, finding staff with the requisite training. Traditionally, we have seconded staff from the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána and this practice is continuing. We liaise with our colleagues across Europe in that regard. A recruitment process will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (27 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: ...’s website . The cost of illegal dumping is not collated by my Department as it includes local authority enforcement, disposal and legal costs and also involves costs for other State agencies such as An Garda Síochána. Illegal dumping is first and foremost a matter of individual responsibility and compliance with the law.While enforcement action in this area is a matter...

Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: ..., it could be premature to take unilateral action in respect of a statutory code of conduct at this time. However, this is something that should be kept under close and constant review. We must also recognise in this debate the role which is being played by An Garda Síochána. It will always have statutory responsibility for illegal content in Ireland. I commend it on its...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: .... Four of the Ministers are represented here. There is agreement that issues relating to the criminal justice area should and must remain with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. I do not think there is any dispute in that regard. As the Deputy knows, I have been progressing the issue of the digital safety commissioner. We had an open forum on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (21 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: ...’s website . The cost of illegal dumping is not collated by my Department as it includes local authority enforcement, disposal and legal costs and also involves costs for other State agencies such as An Garda Síochána. Illegal dumping is first and foremost a matter of individual responsibility and compliance with the law.  While enforcement action in this area is a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (30 Jan 2018)

Denis Naughten: ...Environments (PURE) Initiative. The cost of illegal dumping is not collated by my Department as it includes local authority enforcement, disposal and legal costs and also involves costs for other State agencies such as An Garda Síochána. In recognition of the impact of illegal dumping on communities across the country, I launched an anti-dumping initiative in 2017 to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (23 Jan 2018)

Denis Naughten: The cost of illegal dumping is not collated by my Department as it includes local authority enforcement, disposal and legal costs and also involves costs for other State agencies such as An Garda Síochána. My role, as Minister, is to provide the legislative and policy framework under which both local authority and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforcement action against...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (17 Oct 2017)

Denis Naughten: The cost of illegal dumping is not collated by my Department as it includes local authority enforcement, disposal and legal costs and also involves costs for other State agencies such as An Garda Síochána. Penalties for serious dumping offences provided for under the Waste Management Acts are already substantial. Persons who are found to be responsible for, or involved in, the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (11 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: The cost of illegal dumping is not collated by my Department as it includes local authority enforcement, disposal and legal costs and also involves costs for other State agencies such as An Garda Síochána. Local authorities are requested to provide details of their expenditure under the Litter Pollution Acts on litter prevention and control on an annual basis to my Department....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Illegal Dumping (11 Jul 2017)

Denis Naughten: .... The cost of illegal dumping is not collated by my Department as it includes local authority enforcement, disposal and legal costs and also involves costs for other State agencies such as An Garda Síochána. My role, as Minister, is to provide the legislative and policy framework under which both local authority and EPA enforcement action against illegal dumping is initiated....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wild Fires (27 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: ...this group, and membership will include the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, particularly the National Parks and Wildlife Service of that Department, the Fire Services, and An Garda Síochána. The Department of Housing Planning, Community and Local Government will also participate in this Group, as it has primary responsibility...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Telecommunications Services Provision (8 Mar 2017)

Denis Naughten: ...of child protection rests with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. The Seanad will also appreciate that prevention, detention and investigation of criminal conduct is a matter for An Garda Síochána. There are also civil liberty issues at play here. ComReg, as the telecommunications regulator, seeks proof of identification from its bill paying customers purely for the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (21 Sep 2016)

Denis Naughten: ...level. Sometimes we have had to second staff from other agencies to provide the necessary technical expertise, particularly for the national broadband plan. We have also seconded staff from An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces for the national cyber security centre. We bring in expertise as and when we need it, both on a contractual basis and as employed staff. There has...