Results 161-180 of 375 for garda speaker:Willie O'Dea

Waste Disposal. (2 Jul 2008)

Willie O'Dea: ...with representatives of a number of State authorities and agencies including South Dublin County Council, the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Wicklow County Council, the Garda Síochána, the Health Service Executive, and the Health and Safety Authority. All these bodies are working together to develop a plan to remove and dispose of the material in a safe and...

Written Answers — Value for Money Reviews: Value for Money Reviews (1 Jul 2008)

Willie O'Dea: ...types were put in place as part of the procurement contractual processes. Power by the Hour contracts are in place with Pilatus, Eurocopter, Agusta Westland, Learjet and McAlpines (for the Garda helicopters). These contracts improve the availability of spare parts for maintenance purposes. In two cases, Pilatus and Agusta Westland, the aircraft manufacturers have placed a consignment...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (22 May 2008)

Willie O'Dea: ...have been identified as suitable for the position of Private (Groom). Prior to enlistment all such persons undergo normal intake procedures i.e. medical screening, physical training test and Garda Síochána Security Clearance. On successful completion of the above procedures candidates are placed on a panel for enlistment in the Defence Forces as an Army Equitation School Private (Groom).

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (22 May 2008)

Willie O'Dea: In response to the Deputy's questions I wish to state that ministerial cars are driven by members of An Garda Siochána. Such vehicles are exempt from tolls under Section 62 of the Roads Act 1993. Accordingly, no cost arises to the Exchequer.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Security Escorts: Defence Forces Security Escorts (22 May 2008)

Willie O'Dea: ...is to allow for the compilation of returns from the brigades and allocation of costs following the year-end. The total cost in respect of the provision by the Defence Forces of assistance to the Garda Síochána in protecting movements of cash for the years 2005 to 2007 was as follows: Year 2005 2006 2007 Total number of escorts 2,252 2,259 2,291 Payment received from Irish Bankers...

Written Answers — Coastal Surveillance: Coastal Surveillance (22 May 2008)

Willie O'Dea: ...Service and Air Corps provide support to the Coast Guard as the need arises and within their available capability. Responsibility for the prevention of drug trafficking rests primarily with An Garda Síochána and the Revenue Commissioners. However, the White Paper on Defence provides for a security role for the Naval Service and the Air Corps to assist and support the civil authorities in...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (29 Apr 2008)

Willie O'Dea: ...Forces is the responsibility of the Chief of Staff. I have been informed by the Military Authorities that the Defence Forces ceased using the form AF340 on 1st February 2008 and now use the Garda Vetting Application Form.The form permits the applicant to give consent to the Garda Síochána to furnish to the military authorities a statement about the applicant. There is no provision for...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (3 Apr 2008)

Willie O'Dea: ...now and 1 October 2008. None of the above names were published in Iris Oifigiúil. In relation to the Civil Defence Board, I appointed Detective Superintendent Liam King (on the nomination of the Garda Commissioner) to fill a vacancy there, on 31 January 2008. Twelve positions on the Civil Defence Board will fall vacant prior to 1 October 2008. Under the terms of the Civil Defence Act...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Mar 2008)

Willie O'Dea: ...Revenue Commissioners have the power to enforce the law. Sections 134 to 140, inclusive, introduce several measures in this area. These include allowing Revenue officers to question suspects in Garda custody for indictable revenue offences; enabling any Revenue officer to determine residency of an individual for tax purposes; obliging agents in the State in receipt of rental income on...

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (19 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: ...and Rescue region, for pollution and salvage response in the marine environment, and for marine safety awareness. Responsibility for the prevention of drug trafficking rests primarily with An Garda Síochána and the Revenue Commissioners. However, the White Paper on Defence provides for a role for the Naval Service and the Air Corps to assist and support the civil authorities in relation...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (19 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: ...minorities: A strategy for Cultural Diversity Management is currently being put in place. Many organisations in Ireland have experience in this area including the Health Service Executive and the Garda Síochána. The Defence Forces is liaison with these organisations to ensure that its strategy reflects accepted strategies across the Public Service. The Defence Forces are currently...

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (19 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: ...Service and Air Corps provide support to the Coast Guard as the need arises and within their available capability. Responsibility for the prevention of drug trafficking rests primarily with An Garda Síochána and the Revenue Commissioners. However, the White Paper on Defence provides for a security role for the Naval Service and the Air Corps to assist and support the civil authorities in...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (12 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: ...part of the Cadet Pilots Wings Syllabus, is typically undertaken for an average of three weeks per year. Casement Aerodrome facilitates the operation of the Ministerial Air Transport Service, the Garda Air Support Unit, Air Ambulance missions, etc. Night-time flying is required in the provision of these services by the Air Corps from time to time. Responsibility for the approval of...

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (12 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: I have requested the information sought from the Garda authorities. I will be in contact with the Deputy when this information is to hand.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (5 Feb 2008)

Willie O'Dea: ...the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning. Membership of the Task Force includes ministers, senior civil officials of government departments, senior officers of the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána and officials from other key public authorities that have a lead role in emergency planning. There are no additional costs associated with the work of the Task Force. The Government...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (30 Jan 2008)

Willie O'Dea: ...in respect of the criteria of physical ability and age. Accordingly recruitment criteria based on age and physiological requirements are permitted by legislation. Similar derogations apply to the Garda Síochána and Prison Service. All members of the Defence Forces are encouraged to participate in the full range of operational and ceremonial activities and are eligible for assignment to...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (12 Dec 2007)

Willie O'Dea: Responsibility for the prevention of drug trafficking rests primarily with the Garda Síochána and the Revenue Commissioners. However, the White Paper on Defence provides for a security role for the Naval Service and the Air Corps to assist and support the civil authorities in this important work. The Reserve Defence Force Review Implementation Plan is being implemented over the period to...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (12 Dec 2007)

Willie O'Dea: ...is the only military aerodrome in the State. It provides facilities for military aircraft training and operations. The latter include Fishery Protection Patrols, Ministerial Air Transport, Garda Air Support, Air Ambulance Missions etc. Following a review of the Department's Safety Policy regarding Casement Aerodrome in 1999 a revised policy statement was forwarded to South Dublin County...

Overseas Missions. (12 Dec 2007)

Willie O'Dea: Deputy Deenihan asked a question that I forgot to answer, namely, for what are the helicopters used. They are used for training purposes, search and rescue missions, as Garda backup and as Navy backup in fisheries protection. Regarding their use for foreign aid, that is certainly something that——

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (11 Dec 2007)

Willie O'Dea: ...types were put in place as part of the procurement contractual processes. Power by the Hour contracts are in place with Pilatus, Eurocopter, Agusta Westland, Learjet and McAlpines (for the Garda helicopters). These contracts improve the availability of spare parts for maintenance purposes. In two cases, Pilatus and Agusta Westland, the aircraft manufacturers have placed a consignment...