Results 181-200 of 375 for garda speaker:Willie O'Dea

Naval Service Vessels. (4 Oct 2007)

Willie O'Dea: ...the possibility of acquiring larger ships and better arming new ships to ensure they can do their job in this regard. As the Naval Service intercepts vessels as part of a joint operation with the Garda Síochána and Customs and Excise, it must receive direction. I understand the customs authorities are examining how this approach works in practice. It is possible that a revision of...

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. (4 Oct 2007)

Willie O'Dea: ...attack on a military barracks or during the course of the military providing aid to the civil power. An example of the latter would be the provision of armed military back up by the Army to the Garda where the police are escorting cash en route to banks or escorting certain categories of prisoner from prison to court, etc. However, as general service enlistment is immediately followed by...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (4 Oct 2007)

Willie O'Dea: ...the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone at any one time. In relation to drug trafficking, responsibility for the prevention of drug trafficking and other such illegal activities rests primarily with the Garda Síochána and the Revenue Commissioners. However, the White Paper on Defence provides for a security role for both the Naval Service and the Air Corps to assist and support the civil...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (4 Oct 2007)

Willie O'Dea: The use of military firing ranges by An Garda Síochána is subject to the operation/training requirements of the Defence Forces. That said, the Defence Forces have facilitated An Garda Síochána down the years, providing them with significant access to military firing ranges nationwide on an ongoing basis. These arrangements do not encompass the use of indoor firing ranges as the type of...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (4 Oct 2007)

Willie O'Dea: ...approximately is expected to close shortly. A half-acre site is being transferred to the Office of Public Works (OPW) for a consideration of €1.45 million to facilitate extension of the existing Garda Station located on Main Street, Ballincollig. As was agreed at the time of the closure and sale of Murphy Barracks, an area comprising approximately 27 acres of the property has been...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (5 Apr 2007)

Willie O'Dea: ...Finner Camp, Co. Donegal Cushla, Co. Roscommon Columb Barrack, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath Rockhill House, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Glen of Imaal, Co. Wicklow DFTC Ranges, Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare An Garda Síochána make use of a number of Firing Ranges by arrangement.

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (7 Mar 2007)

Willie O'Dea: ...Guard as the need arises and within their available capability. The Defence Forces also provides personnel for large-scale searches within the State as and when requested by the Civil Power (An Garda Síochána) or the Civil Authorities. The role of Civil Defence in Search and Rescue can be defined as a second-line support service to the Principal Emergency Response Agencies. Rescue...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (7 Mar 2007)

Willie O'Dea: Following my receipt of the report of Mr. Sean Hurley into the circumstances surrounding the death of Private Kevin Barrett, I contacted the Garda Commissioner and asked him to provide me with his early views in relation to any possible assistance that the Garda Síochána might be in a position to provide. A Garda officer was assigned to the case to examine my Department's and the Defence...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (7 Mar 2007)

Willie O'Dea: ...million approximately is nearing completion. A half acre site is being transferred to the Office of Public Works (OPW) for a consideration of €1.45 million to facilitate extension of the existing Garda Station located on Main Street, Ballincollig. It was agreed at the time of the closure and sale of Murphy Barracks that an area comprising approximately 27 acres of the property would be...

Defence Forces Recruitment. (7 Mar 2007)

Willie O'Dea: ...with the law at some time in the past. I have encountered such cases in my own city. Applications made by such people are judged on a case-by-case basis. Security clearance is decided on by the Garda in conjunction with military intelligence. As far as I know — I will have to check — local gardaí are consulted as part of that process, although not directly by the Army. I presume...

Defence Forces Recruitment. (7 Mar 2007)

Willie O'Dea: The same applies for applicants to the Garda Síochána and they must also undergo a security check. The system is exactly equivalent for applicants to the Army except that military intelligence is involved even though I imagine this involvement is peripheral and merely a formality. The Garda record of an applicant is what is taken into account. The suggestion made by Deputy Costello and...

Defence Forces Strength. (7 Mar 2007)

Willie O'Dea: I accept the Deputy's point but it is not just a question of cost. Similar arguments are often made with regard to experienced members of the detective branch of the Garda Síochána. When an officer reaches a certain age, he or she knows where to look when a crime is committed. Nevertheless, such officers must retire at that age and their expertise is lost. There are certain upper...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2006: Second Stage (6 Feb 2007)

Willie O'Dea: ...that we have. The Senator made the valid point that the Bill contains no whistleblower provision. I only noticed its absence when the Senator mentioned it. In this regard it differs from the Garda legislation and we will consider it. We already have an excellent military ombudsman, Paulyn Marrinan-Quinn. We should be safe enough if she finds out that the Senator did not know that.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (6 Feb 2007)

Willie O'Dea: ...'s staff have volunteered for assignment to the Central Statistics Office, Swords; the Courts Service, Smithfield; the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the civilian area of An Garda Síochána and have been facilitated in this regard. My Department will continue to make every effort to ensure that staff remaining in Dublin are relocated as near to the area of their choice...

Written Answers — Naval Service: Naval Service (1 Feb 2007)

Willie O'Dea: ...Irish Search and Rescue Region. The role of the Defence Forces in Search & Rescue involves the provision of service to the civil authorities as and when required. Other organisations, including An Garda Síochána and the Commissioners of Irish Lights, are also involved in the provision of service to the Irish Coast Guard in relation to maritime Search and Rescue. The Naval Service...

Written Answers — Prison Security: Prison Security (1 Feb 2007)

Willie O'Dea: An Garda Síochána have the primary responsibility for law and order, including the protection of the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces is the provision of the aid to the civil power (meaning in practice to assist, when requested, an Garda Síochána). Duties include the protection and guarding of vital installations, and the provision of...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Allowances: Defence Forces Allowances (1 Feb 2007)

Willie O'Dea: ...a UN Force or Organisation. I understand this membership would largely comprise both serving and former members of the Permanent Defence Force, but also includes serving and former members of the Garda Siochána and those who have served abroad with the UN in a civilian capacity. The Association is financed by membership fees, voluntary contributions and fundraising. I can advise the...

Written Answers — Military Installations: Military Installations (1 Feb 2007)

Willie O'Dea: ...million approximately is nearing completion. A half acre site is being transferred to the Office of Public Works (OPW) for a consideration of €1.45 million to facilitate extension of the existing Garda Station located on Main Street, Ballincollig. It was agreed at the time of the closure and sale of Murphy Barracks that an area comprising approximately 27 acres of the property would be...

Defence Forces Inquiries. (1 Feb 2007)

Willie O'Dea: ...and the Defence Forces interacted with the Barrett family after Kevin's death and has identified some clear failings and shortcomings. Immediately on receipt of Mr. Hurley's report, I contacted the Garda Commissioner and asked him to provide me with his early views on any possible assistance the Garda Síochána might be in a position to provide. A Garda officer was assigned to the case...

Defence Forces Equipment. (1 Feb 2007)

Willie O'Dea: The primary responsibility in this matter is with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Síochána. The Defence Forces merely act as a backup. The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform has not said such a system is needed to provide proper backup for its work. If such a suggestion were made I would examine it in my Department.